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#Distortions Unlimited

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

719 videos

We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!

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We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes as they develop raptor dinosaur animatronics for a Jurassic-themed scene, part of their new 2024 lineup. The video traces the process from design and sculpting through mechanics, painting, and finishing. Sculpting on the raptors was led by Tom Cassidy, showcasing the studio's professional animatronic craftsmanship built over decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,808 views

Scare Wolf Halloween Werewolf

Scare Wolf Halloween Werewolf

The Distortions Unlimited Scare Wolf is a professionally manufactured animatronic werewolf designed for high-impact haunted house scares. The prop is themed as a captured beast chained to a wall with arms raised, and it activates by thrashing violently before lunging forward at guests. It adds an air-blast effect to amplify the startle response. This is a showcase video highlighting the prop's movement and overall presentation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,803 views

Fried

Fried

A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring an electric-chair-themed prop depicting a gruesomely charred victim. The clip leans into dark humor, playing up the 'overcooked' execution gag for a haunt setting. It serves as a quick look at the prop rather than a build or tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,801 views

Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks

Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks

Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell — both known from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters — are shown painting Distortions Unlimited's Resurrection collector series latex masks, with additional painting work contributed by Tom Cassidy. The Resurrection line is a special series sculpted by Jordu Schell that pays homage to classic Distortions Unlimited Halloween masks. The short clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process behind these sought-after collector pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,733 views

Deadly Doll

Deadly Doll

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Deadly Doll, an animatronic frightronic prop designed to deliver unsettling, doll-based scares. The piece fits naturally into toy room scenes, home haunts, and professional dark attractions alike. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product showcase highlighting the prop's creepy character and thematic versatility.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,681 views

Distortions Giant WEREWOLF Sneak Peek 2020 | Halloween Prop Sculpting Behind the Scenes

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Distortions Giant WEREWOLF Sneak Peek 2020 | Halloween Prop Sculpting Behind the Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited offers a rare look at the professional prop-making process as sculptor Tom Cassidy completes the head sculpt for a giant werewolf animatronic. Company owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds evaluate the piece alongside mold makers, focusing on whether the detailed teeth could create complications during molding and casting. The finished prop was slated to debut at the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show. WED clay — a water-based, slow-drying medium originally developed for Disney animatronic work — is highlighted as the sculpting material of choice.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,584 views

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown developing four distinct paint color schemes for the company's new 2022 T-Rex Head Wall Mount prop. The video goes behind the scenes of the professional prop design process, revealing how creative decisions are made collaboratively — including input from Marsha and the broader crew. The four finished colorways — Jungle Green, Desert Red, Mountain Grey, and Swamp with Bloody Teeth — reflect both aesthetic range and retail appeal. The piece holds personal significance for Tom Cassidy, who sculpted it with the T-Rex as his all-time favorite monster.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,487 views

Grim Death Reaper Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Grim Death Reaper Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Grim Death animatronic, a towering grim reaper figure that stands close to 11 feet tall. The prop wields a scythe and features a dramatic leaning lunge motion toward guests, paired with a blast of air or water from its mouth for maximum scare impact. Integrated fog and lighting effects round out the presentation, making it a high-impact centerpiece for haunted attractions or home haunts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,384 views

Frankenstein's Assault Monster Rock BEHIND THE SCENES Phobias FX Makeup Application

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Frankenstein's Assault Monster Rock BEHIND THE SCENES Phobias FX Makeup Application

This behind-the-scenes video follows Phobias FX Studios artist Dr. Justin Fear as he applies full SFX makeup to actor Lucas Turner for a short promotional film tied to Distortions Unlimited's Frankenstein's Assault animatronic prop. The video offers insight into the makeup application process, airbrush FX techniques, and tips for breaking into haunt acting. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds also steps in to give Lucas character direction before the Monster Rock short film segment is revealed.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,235 views

Alien Parasite Animatronic Sci Fi Horror Prop

Alien Parasite Animatronic Sci Fi Horror Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic prop, as demonstrated at Transworld Halloween 2023. The prop features a sci-fi containment unit complete with integrated fog, emergency lighting, and audio alerts before the alien dramatically breaks free in a high-impact jumpscare. It pays homage to classic sci-fi horror aesthetics and is designed for professional haunted house environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,202 views

Halloween Scare Prank at Yard Haunt 2021 by Distortions Scream Generator

Halloween Scare Prank at Yard Haunt 2021 by Distortions Scream Generator

This short clip captures live scare reactions at a residential yard haunt powered by Distortions Unlimited's Shocktronic Scream Generator prop. The Shocktronic is a hybrid device that combines animatronic elements with a live actor to deliver high-impact scares, complemented by integrated lighting and sound. The result is a fun compilation of startled guests and genuine screams. Distortions Unlimited, a long-established Halloween animatronics manufacturer, is highlighted as the source of the featured prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,159 views

Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing

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Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing

This short promotional video showcases the artistry and craftsmanship behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based Halloween prop and animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience. Set to classical cello music, the piece highlights the skilled team at work — sculpting, welding, painting, and finishing professional-grade creatures. Featured products span both 2020 releases and longtime classics, spanning demons, wolves, and monster characters. It positions the company's output as suitable for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,984 views

Psycho

Psycho

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases one of their animatronic Halloween products, billed as the 'Psycho.' The video appears to be a brief promotional look at the prop rather than a build or tutorial. Specific details about its features, movement, or pricing are not provided in the available metadata.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,914 views

Distortions Unlimited Animatronics and Props at Monster World in Denver

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Distortions Unlimited Animatronics and Props at Monster World in Denver

This video offers a tour of Monster World, an immersive interactive monster museum in Denver, Colorado created by Distortions Unlimited and Blazen Illuminations. Spanning over 25 scenes in a large venue, the attraction showcases some of Distortions Unlimited's most impressive large-scale animatronics and prop work, including a giant T-Rex, Winged Dragon, werewolf, and life-size Alien Queen. Visitors can interact with exhibits, pose for photo ops, and experience cinematic environments populated by iconic creatures from horror, film, and music. It serves as a compelling showcase of what professional-grade Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturing looks like at full scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,792 views

Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab

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Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the essential tools and supplies needed to set up a home monster-making studio. The focus is on equipping beginners and enthusiasts with the foundational knowledge to start sculpting, molding, and painting Halloween masks and props the professional way. Drawing on Distortions Unlimited's deep manufacturing background, Ed shares practical guidance on material selection and studio organization. At 73 minutes, it's a thorough orientation for anyone serious about entering the craft.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,754 views

gargoyle shock

gargoyle shock

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a gargoyle animatronic designed as a startle or shock prop for haunted attractions. In roughly a minute it demonstrates the creature's movement and scare reveal. The focus is on the prop's appearance and effect rather than any build instructions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,750 views

Lost Halloween Props | THE MEGA UPDATE

Lost Halloween Props | THE MEGA UPDATE

This video is a large-scale update from Spooky Guy444 covering lost and unreleased Halloween props, prototypes, and animatronics from major retailers and manufacturers. The content spans items tied to brands such as Spirit Halloween, Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited, among others. It appears to serve as a community-facing roundup for Halloween prop enthusiasts interested in rare and never-released pieces.

Spooky Guy444· 12,675 views

Mean Dog Animatronic Barking and Growling | Distortions Unlimited

Mean Dog Animatronic Barking and Growling | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mean Dog animatronic prop in action, demonstrating its barking, growling, and shaking movements. The prop is designed for professional haunt environments including haunted houses, corn mazes, and themed attractions. Distortions Unlimited is a veteran animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience in the Halloween industry, and this particular piece dates back to a 2015 release.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,563 views

10 LOST Halloween Props | PART 4

10 LOST Halloween Props | PART 4

This is the fourth installment in Spooky Guy444's ongoing Lost Halloween Props series, spotlighting ten Halloween animatronics and props that were never officially released or have largely vanished from public record. The video draws on community contributions and research, including help from collaborators, to surface rare prototypes and cancelled products from major Halloween brands. It serves as both a historical record and a celebration of obscure Halloween prop culture. Viewers can continue the hunt by joining the associated Discord and Reddit communities dedicated to lost animatronics.

Spooky Guy444· 12,533 views

Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder

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Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder

This crew profile video introduces Mike Glover, known as 'The Mechanic' at Distortions Unlimited, a veteran prop and animatronic builder with over two decades at the company. Mike's background in farming and construction informs his hands-on approach to welding, mechanical design, and fabrication of the company's Halloween creations. The video is part of a series spotlighting the skilled individuals behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based manufacturer featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters. It offers an inside look at the craftsmanship and expertise that go into professional-grade Halloween animatronics and props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,525 views

ZOMBIE DOG Halloween Animatronic Prop for Pet Cemetery Haunt

ZOMBIE DOG Halloween Animatronic Prop for Pet Cemetery Haunt

Distortions Unlimited showcases Rotten Rover, their zombie dog animatronic prop from their 2019 Halloween lineup. The fully electric frightronics figure is designed to anchor a pet cemetery scene and suits yard haunts, home haunters, and professional haunted attractions alike. Note that the audio heard in the video may differ from the audio package bundled with the actual prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,478 views

How to GLOSS Your LATEX MASK and Prop Eyes Tutorial Using Devcon Epoxy | Monster Lab

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How to GLOSS Your LATEX MASK and Prop Eyes Tutorial Using Devcon Epoxy | Monster Lab

In this Monster Lab episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick technique for adding a realistic gloss to latex mask and prop eyes using Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear. The method is drawn directly from Distortions' professional production workflow for masks, props, and animatronics. At just four minutes, it's a compact, focused tutorial that can immediately elevate the realism of any finished latex piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,466 views

Swamp Hag Distortions Animatronic

Swamp Hag Distortions Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Swamp Hag, a professionally crafted animatronic swamp witch designed for Halloween displays and haunted attractions. The short feature highlights the character's animated movement and detailed creature design. It serves as a product spotlight for one of the company's ready-to-deploy haunt props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,370 views

Purple People Eater

Purple People Eater

This is a product showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their "Purple People Eater" animatronic creation. The clip highlights a commercially manufactured haunt prop rather than a build or tutorial. Specific details about size, motion, and pricing aren't provided in the metadata, so this serves as an introductory look at the piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,354 views

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