Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronic” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1505 videos
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a zombie-themed animatronic billed as 'the birth of horror.' It appears to highlight a haunted house prop in action rather than walk through a build. Details are limited, so the focus is on the creature reveal itself.
A quick in-store visit to Home Depot reveals a Buddy the Elf animatronic from their 2024 Christmas lineup in a noticeably beat-up condition — yet still running. The creator captures the humorous sight of the damaged but determined display piece still doing its thing on the sales floor. It's a lighthearted, candid look at one of the season's novelty animated holiday props.
Poison Props showcases the TNT1309 Clown Crate, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic in which an evil clown atop a TNT box triggers an air blast at guests before launching itself up to five feet into the air with thrashing head and arm movements. The plug-and-play package includes two character figures, TNT box enclosures, pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, and a fog machine. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully integrated scare experience. The prop is designed as a high-impact startle scare centerpiece for professional haunted attractions and dark rides.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Wicked Wolf animatronic, a large werewolf prop released as part of their 2020 Halloween lineup. The video serves as a product reveal for this animated creature, highlighting its suitability for haunted attractions, yard haunts, home haunts, and themed events. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with decades of experience producing animatronics and Halloween props for both consumer and professional markets.
Poison Props showcases their Exorcist 2.0 animatronic, a commercial-grade possessed-woman-in-bed prop that launches the character upward and outward while her arms and head animate dramatically. The rig is fully self-contained within the bed frame, arriving as a plug-and-play unit with pneumatics and a programmed controller included. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a complete scare package. The prop is designed to appear static before triggering, maximizing startle impact on haunt guests.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited recounts the origin story of the company's iconic Electric Chair animatronic and its lasting impact on the haunted house and Halloween prop industry. The episode draws on archival footage and real-world customer clips to illustrate how the prop evolved across versions, including the classic original and the Shake N Bake variant. As part of the Monster Tales series, this installment blends behind-the-scenes history with industry perspective. It offers a rare look at how a single prop concept can shape an entire seasonal entertainment market.
FrightProps showcases their electric chair animatronic prop, which uses air power to drive a convicted figure thrashing back and forth while strobe lights flash dramatically around the scene. Sound and visual effects combine to sell the brutal electrocution moment, including sizzling, crackling, and smoke. The prop is triggered via a compatible prop controller and is available for purchase directly from FrightProps.
This short showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights The Grim Rapper, a towering grim reaper animatronic that stands up to roughly 13 feet tall. The figure features light-up eyes and built-in sound, performing a rapping routine as a novelty haunt centerpiece. It's a quick promotional look at the prop rather than a build or detailed review.
This short product showcase from Poison Props features their GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer, a 7-foot pneumatic animatronic that slumps lifelessly on a wooden box before rising to full height with flailing arms, shuffling legs, and multi-directional head movement. The unit is a complete plug-and-play system including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The interchangeable character design allows haunt operators to swap in different characters to match any theme.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Krazy Kristen, a professional-grade animatronic prop that violently thrashes as though desperately trying to escape her straight jacket. The demo highlights the prop's high-impact movement, detailed character sculpt, and a custom Von Charon straight jacket costume. Marketed toward haunted attractions, Halloween events, and serious home haunters, Krazy Kristen is positioned as a durable, ready-to-deploy scare prop. The short clip serves as a dramatic product reveal emphasizing visual detail and motion performance.
A short teaser video from GMHaunts previewing an upcoming full unboxing of the Lucky Bottoms animatronic from Spirit Halloween's 2022 lineup. The creator signals that a dedicated unboxing video is on the way, building anticipation among Halloween prop enthusiasts. No hands-on demonstration or detailed review is presented in this clip.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Colossus, a massive new animatronic prop introduced for the 2020 Halloween and theme park season. Standing over 11 feet tall, the figure features articulated eyes and mouth, a stand-up motion sequence, and an integrated package of sound, fog, and movement. The video serves as a product demonstration, giving haunted attraction buyers and home haunters a look at the prop in action. Colossus is described as a more sophisticated relative of Distortions' existing Sleeping Giants line.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Shocktronic line of professional haunt props and animatronics at the Transworld Halloween and Attraction Show. The compilation highlights five distinct scare systems in action — Zombie Shock, Zombie Breakout, Scream Generator, Gargoyle Shock, and GOREliath — demonstrating their shock and scare capabilities on unsuspecting trade show attendees. The footage gives haunters a real-world look at how these units perform in a live environment rather than a controlled demo setting.
A short clip captured at Six Flags Fiesta Texas's Fright Fest event featuring Pennywise and Georgie animatronic or costumed characters from the horror franchise IT. The video playfully introduces the two iconic characters to each other as a fun fan moment. It offers a quick look at how a major theme park incorporates popular horror IP into its Halloween event experience.
The GPD1122 from Poison Props is a 7-foot pneumatic giant puppet animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. Starting in a limp, seated position on a wooden box, it activates via motion sensor to stand, wave its arms, shuffle its legs, and move its head in a creepy sideshow performance. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play system with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and an optional audio package. Interchangeable characters allow operators to adapt the mechanism to different themes.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Jolt Electric Chair, an animatronic haunted house prop that shakes and thrashes to simulate an electrocution effect. The video highlights the company's long history of pioneering electric chair animatronics for the Halloween and haunt industry. It serves as a product demonstration for haunters and attraction operators considering adding the prop to their lineup.
This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated Halloween warning sign suitable for yard haunts, front porches, or haunted house displays. The project uses a fixed-speed AC motor to bring a ghostly spooky sign to life with continuous movement. The channel focuses on helping home haunters and crafters achieve professional-looking animated props using accessible DIY methods. At 30 minutes, the video covers both the build process and the materials needed from start to finish.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2022 'Mutant' animatronic prop, a sci-fi horror creature designed for professional haunted houses, theme parks, and dark attractions. The prop is notable for its exceptionally fast movement and an integrated water spray effect that adds a visceral scare element. Distortions Unlimited highlights their longstanding reputation for building durable, high-quality animatronics for the haunt and horror industry.
A 2024 early-season Halloween decor haul showcasing spooky finds from several major retailers including Joann, Lowe's, At Home, Cracker Barrel, and HomeGoods. The host walks viewers through a variety of indoor and outdoor Halloween pieces ranging from ceramic tabletop accents and kitchen towels to yard stakes, animatronics, and Haunted Mansion-themed props. The video serves as both a shopping inspiration guide and a first look at what's hitting store shelves for the season.
Poison Props showcases the PL1120 Pennywise Lunger, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that begins with head down before lifting, twitching, and launching forward up to eight feet on a scissor-throw mechanism while screaming at patrons. The sequence includes articulated head, arm, elbow, and shoulder movements designed to deliver a powerful startle scare. Shorter throw distances are available as selectable options, and the unit ships as a plug-and-play package complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.
The Distortions Unlimited team races a tight deadline to finish a massive clay sculpt of a giant Kong-style gorilla head ahead of the Transworld Halloween Show. Sculptor Ed battles the clay cracking and drying as he sprays and wets it to keep the surface workable. The finished giant gorilla is intended as a photo-op centerpiece at the company's Transworld booth.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Halloween prop lineup centered on a menacing 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker lording over a creepy pumpkin patch scene. Flanking the towering centerpiece are two smaller animated companions — Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd — which move, growl, and illuminate their eyes. The video is a product showcase reel suited for haunters evaluating props for yard haunts, corn mazes, or professional dark attractions. Note that the background audio heard in the video is not bundled with the props, though the animatronics do include their own audio download.
This short clip captures a visit to Monster Con's Day 2 Halfway to Halloween event held at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio, TX. The video highlights a creepy clown display or prop and poses the playful question of whether viewers could sleep alongside such a terrifying figure. The event featured vendor booths, costume contests, and a wide range of Halloween and horror cosplay. It offers a quick, atmospheric glimpse into the fan-driven Halloween convention scene.
A short-form video showcasing a drumming skeleton animatronic spotted at Lowe's Halloween 2023 seasonal display. The prop's energetic drumming motion draws a humorous comparison to Animal, the iconic Muppets percussionist. The clip captures the fun, over-the-top personality of the piece in a quick retail walkthrough format.
