Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronic” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1505 videos
FrightProps walks through installing their Elbow or Knee Flex Servo Kit into a standard big-box retail skeleton, demonstrating how the kit can bring arm or leg movement to life. The build goes a step further by adapting the standard flex motion into a convincing violin-playing pose, showcasing how small installation tweaks unlock creative character possibilities. The kit is designed to be compatible with most plastic skeletons sold at major retailers, making it accessible for a wide range of haunters.
This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a creative animatronic tombstone prop that uses a salvaged wiper motor to produce a peeping or popping movement effect. The build demonstrates a clever low-cost approach to adding motion to a graveyard scene. At just three minutes, it offers a quick but inspiring look at the finished prop in action.
GMHaunts delivers an early first-look at Morris Costumes' Soul Stealer, one of the first animatronic reveals for their 2023 Halloween lineup. The prop features an animated cracking tombstone element, combining graveyard theming with mechanical movement. The video is built around leaked box photography and information sourced from a community contributor. It serves as a preview and discussion piece rather than a hands-on unboxing or full review.
A rare Morris Costumes prototype animatronic known as the Stumpy Grave Grabber — believed to have been shelved for roughly seven years — resurfaced when a seller listed it on Facebook Marketplace, sending waves through the haunter community. The video covers the discovery and its significance, referencing an early demo from 2014 as context for just how long this sample has been out of circulation. It is widely considered the only known example of this prototype in existence, making it a notable find for Halloween prop enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Stall Steve is a FrightProps animatronic character staged inside a bathroom stall, designed to catch haunted house patrons completely off guard. The prop begins with a figure seated on a toilet in a relaxed pose, then springs to life with flatulence and bathroom sound effects before standing up and waving toilet paper at unsuspecting guests. It combines gross-out humor with a classic startle scare, making it a memorable and comedic addition to any haunt environment.
A short-form comedy video filmed inside a Cracker Barrel store during its 2024 Halloween season, featuring what appears to be a reaper-themed Halloween animatronic or prop humorously framed as the store's head of security. The creator plays up the bit with lighthearted holiday energy. At under a minute, it functions more as a fun seasonal snapshot than a detailed product review or walkthrough.
The DG737 Door Grabbers from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic prop featuring three hands that violently burst through a chained door. The self-contained rig includes pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor for automatic triggering. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for full sensory impact. The compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and similar professional attraction environments.
The Zombie Bush Thrasher is an animatronic prop from Poison Props designed to be concealed within outdoor shrubbery or foliage for startling yard haunt scares. The prop is built to thrash and lunge, simulating a zombie bursting from hiding. It appears suited for outdoor Halloween displays where unexpected activation delivers maximum impact on unsuspecting visitors.
This video from Poison Props features a zombie-themed animatronic or prop known as the 'Zombie Head Puller.' Based on the title alone, the build likely involves a mechanized effect in which a zombie character performs a head-pulling action. Poison Props is a well-known name in the Halloween haunt industry, suggesting a professional-grade or advanced build.
FrightProps showcases Big Bang Billy, a ready-to-use animated pirate prop from their Frightronic line. Built from latex, foam, and an internal armature, the figure shakes and delivers integrated sound with no setup beyond plugging it in. The short video serves as a product showcase for haunters looking to add a swashbuckling character to their scene.
GMHaunts delivers an early sneak peek at Dr. Illume, an online-exclusive animatronic prop from Spirit Halloween's 2022 lineup. The video spotlights this doctor-themed figure as the first 2022 Spirit Halloween release to be revealed, manufactured by Wo Yu. The host walks viewers through the prop's details and overall presentation ahead of the Halloween season.
This short video offers a first look at Spirit Halloween's 2023 Chucky and Ghostface Sidestepper animatronics, two compact licensed character props. The host shares quick impressions of both figures, highlighting their appeal as collectible Halloween decorations. The video is geared toward fans of the Chucky and Scream franchises looking to see the props in action before buying.
FrightProps showcases a creepy animatronic child prop with a demented, sugar-fueled comedic premise. The video highlights what appears to be a possessed or contorting child figure designed for haunted house installations. This short clip serves as a product teaser directing viewers to the FrightProps website for full details. The prop targets haunt builders looking for unsettling, character-driven animatronics.
This video from Poison Props showcases a rotating zombie lantern, a motorized Halloween prop that combines undead theming with an animated lantern element. The prop features continuous or programmed rotation to create an unsettling, eye-catching display suitable for yard haunts or home haunt setups. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt builds, and this piece appears to demonstrate their signature craftsmanship in animatronic prop design.
The Poison Props VC703 is a ready-to-run vampire coffin animatronic in which a corpse character rises from a coffin and shakes as patrons approach. The complete package includes the character, coffin, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor — making it a true plug-and-play haunt prop. An integrated audio package delivers scream effects through a powered speaker and digital audio player. The rig's compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional attraction environments.
This video from Poison Props appears to showcase a spider-themed pop-out animatronic or scare prop. Based on the title alone, it likely demonstrates a sudden-reveal mechanism designed to startle haunt guests. Poison Props is a known name in the Halloween and haunt prop industry, suggesting professional-grade content.
This short demo video showcases an animated Pumpkin Reaper prop available at Lowe's. The clip gives viewers a look at the prop in action, highlighting its movement and overall spooky aesthetic. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick reference for shoppers considering the purchase.
The GTS826 Giant Tombstone Splitter from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic in which a ghoul concealed behind a five-foot tombstone triggers a dramatic reveal — the tombstone splits open and the character rockets upward to eight feet while its arms raise and head moves. The complete package is plug-and-play, bundling the tombstone, rig, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system. It is designed for high-impact startle scares in graveyard-themed haunted attractions, dark rides, or large-scale home haunts.
GMHaunts previews the Morris Costumes 2023 Mangey Rat animatronic, one of several new Halloween props announced for the upcoming season. The video is built around leaked photos and information shared by a community contributor, offering an early look at the creature before its official retail release. The host breaks down the details of this grotesque rodent prop for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their haunts and displays.
The WAC719 from Poison Props is a professional-grade witch animatronic designed to hide flush against a wall corner and then swing out a full 90 degrees, bringing the character face-to-face with unsuspecting guests. The prop features multi-axis movement including arm lifts and head articulation, all driven by an onboard pneumatic system and a pre-programmed controller. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package with motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. The rig is sized to mount cleanly at a wall edge, making it suitable for haunted houses and dark rides.
This short demo video from FrightProps showcases the Nurse Escape animatronic sequence, a character-based scare prop available as a digital download from Hi-Rez Designs. The clip gives haunters a preview of the animation and movement before purchasing. It serves as a product demonstration aimed at helping buyers evaluate the prop's performance and visual style.
The Poison Props CR712 Closet Reacher is a commercial-grade plug-and-play animatronic prop in which a ghoul figure lurks behind a door, then lunges forward as the door swings open and one arm reaches up and down for a powerful startle scare. The self-contained rig includes the character, door panel, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a complete audio package featuring a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to swap the ghoul for any other Poison Props character to match their haunt's theme. AC power and a 100 PSI air supply are the only on-site requirements.
The CR803 Coffin Reacher from Poison Props is a fully pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a corpse character that rises from a coffin, extends an arm, and lets out a scream to startle guests. The unit ships as a complete, ready-to-run package including the character, coffin, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. A built-in hand trigger option allows operators to place a candy bowl beneath the prop's hand and fire it manually, creating a highly effective interactive scare gag. Air supply at 100 PSI and standard AC power are the only external requirements.
FrightProps showcases a demo of the Axe Killer animatronic prop, available as a digital download. The short clip gives viewers a look at the character's movements and overall presentation as a haunted attraction or home haunt centerpiece. The prop appears designed to deliver a menacing slasher-style scare effect.
