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

325 videos

Discover The Vehicles of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire - The Ecto-1
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Discover The Vehicles of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire - The Ecto-1

This short featurette offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vehicles featured in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, with a primary focus on the iconic Ecto-1 and its updated features for the film. The video was captured on location during a street shoot in New York City. Viewers also get glimpses of additional vehicles introduced in the production.

Creative Geekery· 10,427 views
Making Mutant Baby Props for Monster Day 2023 | Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes
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DIY Props

Making Mutant Baby Props for Monster Day 2023 | Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes tour follows the Distortions Unlimited crew as they finish a batch of mutant baby props dubbed 'Mutinee' for Monster Day 2023. Alongside painting the latex creatures, the team is shown trimming, welding, completing electric chair props, and shipping out mutant animatronics. It offers a glimpse into how a long-running American prop studio brings its monsters to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,256 views
Crazy Mental Asylum Patients! #shorts
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Crazy Mental Asylum Patients! #shorts

A short-form clip from Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park in Smithville, TX featuring three performers portraying escaped mental asylum patients loose in the woods. The video offers a quick behind-the-scenes-style look at live scare characters in action at a professional haunted attraction. It showcases the themed costuming and character work that brings the asylum concept to life for park guests.

SpookYouLaterz· 10,221 views
Making Your Halloween Props
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DIY Props

Making Your Halloween Props

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional Halloween prop production process, using a run of Pumpkin Witch props as the example. The video walks through each stage of fabrication from initial design and sculpture through molding, pouring, painting, and final finishing. It provides rare insight into how a commercial prop manufacturer brings a character from concept to shelf-ready product.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,188 views
CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You
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CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You

This short video offers a candid, lighthearted look at a typical workday for Wes, co-owner of Composite Effects (CFX), a leading silicone mask manufacturer. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily rhythms and personalities that drive one of the Halloween industry's most recognized mask studios. The tone is informal and fun, giving fans a personal connection to the people behind the brand.

CFX MASKS· 9,976 views
Making Electric Zombie at Distortions Unlimited #halloweenanimatronics
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DIY Animatronics

Making Electric Zombie at Distortions Unlimited #halloweenanimatronics

This short clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Distortions Unlimited as they fabricate their Electric Zombie animatronic. The video also introduces a new Monster Day Mummy character tied to the Monster Day event in Greeley. As a leading professional Halloween prop manufacturer, Distortions Unlimited showcases the craftsmanship behind their high-end creature builds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,975 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,955 views
Roswell UFO Museum Alien Prop & Saucer Display | Distortions Making Monster Behind Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Roswell UFO Museum Alien Prop & Saucer Display | Distortions Making Monster Behind Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases the alien prop and flying saucer display created for the Roswell UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. The footage was captured during production of the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters, offering a rare glimpse into Distortions' professional fabrication work beyond Halloween. It highlights the studio's breadth, spanning museum-quality themed displays alongside their well-known Halloween animatronics and masks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,772 views
Its Not Easy Making Monster Videos | Behind the Scenes of Distortions Goes To Palefest Promo
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Its Not Easy Making Monster Videos | Behind the Scenes of Distortions Goes To Palefest Promo

This short behind-the-scenes clip follows Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds, along with Adam, as they attempt to film a promotional trailer for Palefest 2022. The lighthearted video captures Ed struggling to deliver his lines while wearing the Creetonian Elder latex hands, highlighting just how tricky on-camera work can be. Palefest is a mask-focused festival hosted by The House of Masks, where Distortions Unlimited had a vendor booth that year.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,429 views
Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes clip follows Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited as they visit acclaimed sculptor Jordu Schell's studio to check on the progress of a custom Roswell Alien prop commissioned for the Roswell UFO Museum. The footage was captured during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. It offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative professional prop-design process between two heavyweight names in the creature and Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,361 views
Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY PropsPro

Sculpting and Molding Our Mutant Baby Prop at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptor Tom Cassidy as he completes a Mutant Baby clay sculpture, after which Ed Edmunds prepares the piece for a two-piece mold build. Viewers get an authentic look at the professional prop-making pipeline inside one of the industry's most established Halloween prop studios. The video also captures day-to-day studio life, including ongoing production of various props and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,311 views
Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Props

Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptors Tom Cassidy and Ed Edmunds as they work on the Vampire Legend, one of the studio's 2021 Halloween prop releases. Tom puts finishing touches on the facial sculpt while Ed joins him to assess the piece and assist in carefully moving it to a new table for body work. The video offers a rare glimpse into the professional prop-making process at one of the Halloween industry's longest-running manufacturers. Distortions Unlimited has been crafting animatronics, masks, and props in the USA for over four decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,272 views
Distortions Unlimited Ss Live Making Monsters
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Ss Live Making Monsters

This livestream takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at how their monsters and props are made. The tour stops by various stations, watching team members work through paint, welding, seaming, and pouring. It's a casual, real-time peek at a professional haunt-prop manufacturer's process rather than a step-by-step build guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,026 views
Sculpting Goblin & Wolf Spider Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Props

Sculpting Goblin & Wolf Spider Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's professional monster-making studio as sculptors Tom Cassidy and Jordu Schell work on three new 2025 Halloween props: the Wolf Spider, Goblin, and Demon Legend. Company founders Ed and Marsha review the sculptures in progress and discuss the design direction for each piece. Jordu shares insight into WED clay, the material of choice for these prop sculptures, including his personal history with it. It's a rare look at how a major Halloween prop company brings original creatures from concept to physical form.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,010 views
Recently at Field of Screams MT #working #timelapse #funny #fypシ゚viral
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Recently at Field of Screams MT #working #timelapse #funny #fypシ゚viral

This short-form clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at activity taking place at Field of Screams MT, a professional seasonal haunted attraction in Montana. The timelapse format condenses setup or operational work into a quick, engaging format. The lighthearted tone suggested by the 'funny' tag hints at candid or comedic moments caught on camera during haunt operations.

Horror 365· 8,990 views
The Stunts of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire...With Stunt Actor Acie Martin!
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The Stunts of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire...With Stunt Actor Acie Martin!

This short interview features stunt actor Acie Martin, who served as the stunt double for Phoebe Spengler (played by McKenna Grace) in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Martin shares what it was like performing stunts on the streets of New York City, including riding in the iconic Ecto-1 gunner seat. The conversation took place at the Ghostbusters Day 2024 fan event.

Creative Geekery· 8,410 views
Is Distortion's "Nocturnal" Mask Any Good? Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds Debate!
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Prop Reviews

Is Distortion's "Nocturnal" Mask Any Good? Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds Debate!

Industry legends Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds go head-to-head in a candid debate about the merits of Nocturnal, a classic Distortions Unlimited mask from the 1980s. The conversation begins with Jordu sharing his appreciation for another vintage Distortions mask, Sycron, before pivoting to his thoughts on Nocturnal. This behind-the-scenes clip was captured during production of the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters, with the pair discussing the mask while working on the Shocktronic animatronic Goreliath.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,366 views
Slash 'N Cast - Interview with Harrison Smith, DIRECTOR of DEATH HOUSE - S1:E1
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Slash 'N Cast - Interview with Harrison Smith, DIRECTOR of DEATH HOUSE - S1:E1

This is the debut episode of Slash 'N Cast, a horror-focused podcast/interview series. The hosts sit down with Harrison Smith, director of the horror film Death House, for a conversation about the project. The episode appears to be a fan-driven production with a casual, enthusiast tone rather than a technical Halloween how-to.

Slash 'N Cast· 8,236 views
CFX Unmasked - Censorship
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CFX Unmasked - Censorship

This short clip is a behind-the-scenes moment from the CFX Unmasked reality series, offering a humorous look at the production side of the show. The segment touches on the question of content censorship — specifically whether swear words will need to be bleeped depending on which network or platform picks up the series. A cast member named Diana provides an unintentional (and comedic) solution by self-censoring whenever the camera is nearby.

CFX MASKS· 8,217 views
CRUNCH Time - Documentary Episode #5 - Horror 365 - Field of Screams MT
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Professional Haunted Attractions

CRUNCH Time - Documentary Episode #5 - Horror 365 - Field of Screams MT

CRUNCH Time is the fifth episode in Horror 365's ongoing documentary series following Field of Screams MT, a professional haunted attraction in Montana. The episode title suggests a focus on the intense preparation and deadline pressure leading up to the Halloween season. As part of a serialized documentary format, it likely offers an inside look at the people, logistics, and creative work behind running a large-scale haunt. Viewers are directed to the attraction's ticketing site, indicating the haunt is actively operating or opening soon.

Horror 365· 8,068 views
Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited
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Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited

The synthwave band Dance with the Dead visits the Distortions Unlimited workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at the prop maker's operation. The highlight is their new Dead Driver stage props, which the band planned to feature on the heads used throughout their tour. The video doubles as a showcase of the long-running American Halloween prop company and its work.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,022 views
Something big is happening. #Animatronic.
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DIY Animatronics

Something big is happening. #Animatronic.

This short teaser clip from Horror 365 hints at a significant animatronic project in the works, though no build details or finished footage are revealed. The title and hashtag suggest something large-scale is coming, but the video's brief runtime and lack of description leave the specifics unknown. It appears designed to generate anticipation ahead of a future reveal.

Horror 365· 7,997 views
tech overview
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Professional Haunted Attractions

tech overview

A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the tech room powering Dark Hour Haunted House, led by a crew member named Jake. The tour covers a wide range of products and systems used to run a professional haunted attraction. It serves as a broad reference for haunters looking to understand how large-scale haunt technology is organized and integrated.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,947 views
Distortions Production Livestream June 2021
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Production Livestream June 2021

This Distortions Unlimited livestream offers a candid behind-the-scenes tour of their production facility during the busy 2021 Halloween season. Viewers get to watch veteran artist Ed Edmunds share painting tips, observe mold-making as the new Monster Day mascot is poured, and check in with various team members across departments including welding and office operations. It's an engaging look at the full workflow of a professional Halloween prop company gearing up for the season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,905 views
#behind the scenes Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe