Halloween Universe

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#behind the scenes

Every video tagged “behind the scenes” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

325 videos

Making Giant Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Making Giant Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at how its oversized animatronics, the Sleeping Giant and Colossus, come together. The short clip highlights early production stages including foaming, building, and spraying the latex skin. It's positioned as the first in a series, with painting and finishing promised in future installments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 34,988 views
Making a Halloween Prop | Behind the Scenes with the Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Witch
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Prop Reviews

Making a Halloween Prop | Behind the Scenes with the Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Witch

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their professional prop-making facility to showcase how the Pumpkin Witch is produced. The video walks through each stage of the manufacturing process, from original sculpture and molding through latex pouring, hand painting, and final finishing. Standing nearly six feet tall, the Pumpkin Witch is a life-size, foam-filled latex prop with poseable arms, a custom costume, and an LED-lit jack-o-lantern. It is designed for durability in home haunts, yard displays, and professional haunt environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 33,984 views
THIS ICONIC MEME CAME FROM #transworld (Me Genuinely Tweaking) | #halloween #meme #scary
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THIS ICONIC MEME CAME FROM #transworld (Me Genuinely Tweaking) | #halloween #meme #scary

A short-form clip from Spooky Guy444 referencing a meme that reportedly originated at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. The video appears to capture a genuine, humorous reaction moment that took on a life of its own online. With no description or duration to draw from, the full context is limited, but the tone is lighthearted and community-focused.

Spooky Guy444· 33,877 views
Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's Colorado workshop as the team races to fulfill Halloween 2022 orders for props and animatronics. The footage showcases the hands-on craftsmanship involved in producing pieces like a dragon head, an electric chair animatronic, and other creature-based props. Distortions Unlimited has over 40 years of experience creating professional-grade monsters, masks, and animatronics for haunted attractions, events, and home decorators. The video offers an energetic, fast-paced look at what goes into bringing high-impact Halloween creations to life at a commercial scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 31,755 views
Giant 12 Foot Alligator Prop Realistic Airbrush Painting at Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Giant 12 Foot Alligator Prop Realistic Airbrush Painting at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds demonstrates the airbrush painting process used to achieve ultra-realistic detail on a massive 12-foot alligator prop. The creature is constructed from latex and foam and manufactured in the USA. Designed for versatility, the finished prop is deployed across haunted attractions, theme parks, animal parks, and live events.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,999 views
The REAL Reason Kane Hodder Wasn't in FREDDY VS. JASON...
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The REAL Reason Kane Hodder Wasn't in FREDDY VS. JASON...

This video from Slash 'N Cast explores the real story behind why longtime Jason Voorhees portrayer Kane Hodder was not cast in the 2003 crossover film Freddy vs. Jason. The channel presents its take on the behind-the-scenes circumstances and decisions that led to a different actor filling the iconic hockey mask. It is a horror-news and discussion style video rather than a tutorial or hands-on Halloween build.

Slash 'N Cast· 29,936 views
Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape
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DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited features founder Ed Edmunds in the final stages of completing a large-scale animatronic gorilla prop known as 'Gorilla in a Cage.' Viewers get a rare look at the hairing and programming process that brings the creature to life, including its signature cage-shaking movement. The video highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Distortions Unlimited is known for in the professional Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,049 views
2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsAdvanced

2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab

This behind-the-scenes Monster Lab tutorial from Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete 2-part plaster mold-making process for a Halloween prop called the Mutant Baby. Ed Edmunds seals the finished clay sculpture with spray paint, builds a clay dam to define the mold parting line, and hands off to Mondo who pours and completes the 2-piece plaster mold. The video explains how this plaster mold will be used to create a foam master, which then feeds into one-piece production molds — giving viewers a rare look at a professional prop pipeline from sculpt to production-ready tooling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,898 views
Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a custom giant talking skull animatronic built for Monster Mini Golf. Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover walk through the painting and programming stages, highlighting the use of UV-reactive paint to make the skull glow under blacklight in its final environment. The studio draws on over four decades of professional monster-making experience to bring large-scale commercial animatronics to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,576 views
How Halloween Animatronics Are Made
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DIY Animatronics

How Halloween Animatronics Are Made

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a veteran American monster-making studio with over 45 years in the industry — walks viewers through the creation of four distinct Halloween animatronics and props: the Xenovore, Demon Legend Prop, Alien Incubator, and Infected. The production process spans multiple disciplines, including sculpting, molding, latex pouring, painting, welding, and mechanical work. The video offers a rare professional-level look at how large-scale Halloween animatronics go from concept to finished creature. It serves as both an educational showcase and a brand spotlight for one of the haunted attraction industry's most established manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,980 views
We made a GIANT KONG Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a GIANT KONG Animatronic!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes on the creation of their giant Kong animatronic gorilla head — a passion project sculpted by Ed Edmunds. The build journey covers every major stage: metal armature construction, clay sculpting, latex skinning, foam filling, and final paint work. Standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised, the finished piece features moving eyes, blinking eyelids, a opening/closing mouth, and a side-to-side head turn, all driven by professional-grade pneumatic cylinders. The complete package ships with a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning lighting effects.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,818 views
A Day Making Monsters For Halloween 2025
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Professional Haunted Attractions

A Day Making Monsters For Halloween 2025

Distortions Unlimited opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of monsters, props, and animatronics destined for the 2025 Halloween season. The video showcases the professional fabrication process at one of the Halloween industry's most recognized studios. Finished pieces are headed to haunted attractions, events, and Halloween enthusiasts across the country.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,194 views
Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022

This behind-the-scenes look at the Distortions Unlimited studio in August 2022 captures the full production floor in peak-season mode. Viewers follow key team members — including co-founder Ed Edmunds — as they paint and finish Mutant animatronics, weld metal components, pour and cut foam props, and coordinate shipping logistics. The clip underscores just how labor-intensive and team-driven professional Halloween prop manufacturing really is at crunch time.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,812 views
He's Hungry, Will You Feed Him?
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Theme Park Halloween Events

He's Hungry, Will You Feed Him?

This short clip takes viewers inside Vampire Point at Howl-O-Scream 2023 at SeaWorld San Antonio. It offers a glimpse of the vampire-themed scare zone and the performers bringing the experience to life. The footage captures the energy of the event and the slider-style scare actors in action.

SpookYouLaterz· 22,649 views
Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes
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Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes

This lighthearted compilation offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the longest-running Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturers in the USA. Featuring studio founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside their crew, the video showcases candid outtakes, mishaps, and bloopers from the monster-making floor. It doubles as an entertaining glimpse into the culture and personality of a professional Halloween production company with over four decades in the industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,177 views
CFX UNBOXED Feature Length Documentary Trailer
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CFX UNBOXED Feature Length Documentary Trailer

This short trailer promotes a feature-length documentary about Composite Effects (CFX), a Baton Rouge-based silicone mask manufacturer widely regarded as a leading supplier to the international haunt industry. The film goes behind the scenes at CFX during the 2011 Halloween season, chronicling the company's early growing pains on its rise to prominence. Fans of creature effects, horror props, and professional mask-making will get a rare insider look at the studio's operations and creative process.

CFX MASKS· 21,850 views
NEW Look Behind-The-Scenes of Halloween: The Game!
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Other

NEW Look Behind-The-Scenes of Halloween: The Game!

Slash 'N Cast covers a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Halloween video game, highlighted by an interview with Nick Castle, the original actor behind Michael Myers. The episode also digs into behind-the-scenes photos from the production and raises questions about the involvement of Kane Hodder. This is a horror gaming news segment rather than a hands-on Halloween haunt or prop-building tutorial.

Slash 'N Cast· 21,544 views
Mask Making Factory Air Compressor Room Tour | Monster Lab
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Other

Mask Making Factory Air Compressor Room Tour | Monster Lab

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offers a brief walkthrough of the air compressor room behind their mask-making studio. He explains how compressed air powers their airbrushes, latex pumps, and several animatronic props. It's a short behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 19,512 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,834 views
Giant Skull Entry Display | Distortions Behind the Scenes w/ Ed & Marsha
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Prop Reviews

Giant Skull Entry Display | Distortions Behind the Scenes w/ Ed & Marsha

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offer a behind-the-scenes look at their Giant Skull Entry, a massive prop designed to frame a doorway or entryway. The piece is constructed from latex and foam over a metal armature and stands approximately 14 feet tall and 7 feet wide. In this short clip, the duo focuses on the aesthetic decisions around the skull's eye treatment. The prop is built to disassemble for easier transport and storage, making it practical for professional venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,318 views
The Darkness Haunted House🎃, full behind the scenes walkthrough  (top rated Halloween attraction!)
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Professional Haunted Attractions

The Darkness Haunted House🎃, full behind the scenes walkthrough (top rated Halloween attraction!)

This video offers an extensive behind-the-scenes walkthrough of The Darkness Haunted House, widely regarded as one of the top-rated professional Halloween attractions. The footage showcases a massive collection of animatronics throughout the venue, giving viewers an inside look rarely seen by general audiences. At over an hour long, it provides an immersive tour that goes well beyond a standard guest experience.

Horror 365· 17,073 views
Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited For Halloween 2024 Season
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DIY Animatronics

Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited For Halloween 2024 Season

This behind-the-scenes tour takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited during the busy early-October rush of the 2024 Halloween season. The team showcases their workflow for producing monsters and animatronics, including pouring, painting, trimming, building, and shipping props to customers. It offers a glimpse into how a professional Halloween prop company operates rather than a step-by-step build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,719 views
Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional prop and animatronic production floor during their 'Halfway to Halloween' push. The team works to complete two Alien Parasite animatronics while simultaneously beginning the sculpt of a new Mutant Baby prop destined for Monster Day 2023. The video provides an insider view of the creative and time-pressured process of professional monster making at one of the USA's longest-running Halloween prop manufacturers. Viewers are encouraged to follow up with the next episode to see the completed Mutant Baby sculpt.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,701 views
#ecto1 #ghostbusters #filming #behindthescenes Ghostbusters Frozen Empire at the iconic Firehouse
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#ecto1 #ghostbusters #filming #behindthescenes Ghostbusters Frozen Empire at the iconic Firehouse

This short-form video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at filming for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire at the iconic Ghostbusters firehouse location. The clip appears to feature the legendary Ecto-1 vehicle on set. With no additional description provided and a listed duration of zero minutes, content details are very limited.

Creative Geekery· 16,436 views