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Every video tagged “Ed Edmunds” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
116 videos
Ed Edmunds introduces "The Hand," an oversized monster hand prop from Distortions Unlimited that blends puppetry with animatronics. An operator hidden behind a curtain controls the moving fingers to deliver live, reactive scares. It's pitched as a fit for haunted houses and theme events where dynamic, manually triggered effects are valued.
Distortions Unlimited showcases a custom-built Monster Beheading illusion animatronic in this short behind-the-scenes clip, featuring company figures Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds along with a live performer demonstrating the prop in action. The illusion gives the convincing appearance of a monster pulling off its own head, combining animatronic engineering with live performance. Distortions also offers a related commercial product called Shock and Awe through their online store. The clip doubles as a fun product tease and a peek into the creative culture at one of Halloween's longest-running prop manufacturers.
In this installment of the Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through making a plaster mold from a sculpted Halloween mask. The tutorial covers the mold-making step in the broader process of building monster masks the Distortions way. It's part of an ongoing series that also touches on sculpting, painting, and casting.
In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to create a latex Halloween mask from start to finish. The episode walks through pouring latex and painting the finished mask, which can be worn as part of a costume or used as a display piece. It draws on Distortions' professional background in haunt props, masks, and animatronics.
In this extended Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex gremlin character from scratch. The tutorial covers three major stages: sculpting the creature in clay, constructing a two-piece plaster mold, and painting the finished latex pull for a professional SFX result. Running at nearly an hour, the video provides a thorough, professional-level breakdown of techniques used in the Halloween manufacturing industry. It serves as a valuable reference for anyone looking to move beyond basic prop-making into full creature fabrication.
In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to paint a Halloween mask using only a brush. It serves as an alternative to a prior airbrush-focused episode, making the technique accessible to those without spray equipment. The walkthrough covers hand-painting methods for achieving a finished monster mask look.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.
In this 33-minute episode of Monster Lab, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of creating a plaster mold from a clay-sculpted zombie mask — a critical step between sculpting and final latex casting. The tutorial is part of a structured multi-episode series designed to teach professional mask-making skills to DIY creators. Viewers see how a finished clay sculpture is transformed into a reusable mold ready for latex pulling. The episode sits within a broader arc that includes a prior sculpting video and an upcoming painting tutorial.
In this episode of Monster Lab, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds makes the case for WED clay as his preferred medium for sculpting monster masks and large Halloween props. Originally developed for Disney animatronics, WED clay is a water-based, air-dry material prized for its smooth, pliable working properties and slower drying time — qualities Ed demonstrates hands-on with a monster mask sculpt. He also honestly addresses when oil-based clays may be the better choice, such as for SFX appliances or small figurines. The episode is part of a long-running tutorial series aimed at bringing professional prop-house knowledge to DIY builders.
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.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2017 Halloween and haunt product lineup in this brief catalog highlight reel. The video features a wide range of commercial-grade props and animatronics spanning horror subgenres, from a winged dragon and ancient mummy to exorcism and witchcraft-themed pieces. Flagship products like the Scream Generator and Wretched VCP are among the featured offerings alongside more novelty items. It serves as a visual shopping preview for haunted attraction operators and serious collectors.
Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and sets up the Dragon Legends wall-hanging display, a new 2021 release sculpted by Tom Cassidy. The piece is a large decorative dragon head that emits simulated smoke and fire effects using a bundled fog machine and LED lighting. It is available in six color options and is positioned as bold statement decor for fantasy, DnD, and Halloween enthusiasts. The video gives viewers a real-world look at the product's scale, detail, and out-of-box setup process.
This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a Halloween industry veteran with over 40 years in the business — pulls back the curtain on professional animatronic prop production. Viewers follow the team through multiple production stages, including the mechanical build of the Fartman and Demon Fury animatronics, sound selection, and a timed painting demonstration with Ed Edmunds and Tom. The roughly 30-minute runtime gives an unusually candid look at how a commercial Halloween prop company operates across its various departments.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Kong, a massive animatronic gorilla head standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised. The prop features a hand-sculpted latex-and-foam construction over a heavy-duty metal armature, with pneumatic mechanics animating the mouth, head rotation, and independently moving eyes and eyelids. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds, Kong ships as a turnkey package that includes a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning effects. The result is a professional-grade, classic-monster centerpiece suited for haunted attractions, theme parks, and high-end home haunts.
In Monster Lab Episode 20, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete painting and hairing process for a fitted latex zombie mask that moves with the wearer's face. The tutorial covers airbrushing techniques and hair application to achieve a realistic, wearable zombie look suitable for haunts, zombie walks, and Halloween events. As part of a broader DIY mask-making series, the episode focuses specifically on the finishing stages that bring a latex mask to life.
In Monster Lab Episode 25, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the full sculpting process for latex monster hand gloves using WED clay and assorted sculpting tools. The gloves can be adapted to a wide range of creature types, including zombies, werewolves, aliens, and beyond, making the technique highly versatile. This episode is the first in a multi-part arc, with follow-up episodes covering molding and painting. At nearly 100 minutes, the tutorial offers an in-depth, professional-grade look at creature hand construction.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a walkthrough of their booth at the Transworld Halloween Show 2022, showcasing a wide range of professional-grade animatronics and props. Featured pieces include large-scale creatures like Colossus, a T-Rex animatronic head, a Yeti, Mutant characters, and an Electric Chair animatronic, among others. The video doubles as both a product showcase and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the haunt industry's premier annual trade events. It serves as a useful reference for haunters scouting new animatronics and props for upcoming seasons.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through sculpting a custom-fit zombie mask from clay as part of the Monster Lab instructional series. The tutorial covers building an armature, working with clay, and applying sculpting techniques to create a form-fitting, moveable latex mask. The video is part of a multi-part series that will continue with mold-making, painting, and full costume assembly. The techniques taught are transferable beyond zombies and can be applied to sculpting virtually any character.
Tom Savini and his crew get an exclusive guided tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's long-standing manufacturing powerhouses. Hosts Ed and Marsha Edmunds showcase the company's expansive operations, which span masks, props, large-scale displays, and animatronics. Distortions Unlimited gained wider public recognition through its appearance on the TV series Making Monsters. This behind-the-scenes look offers a rare glimpse into how professional Halloween products are designed and produced at scale.
This clip showcases Mini Mean, a compact chainsaw-wielding clown animatronic from Distortions Unlimited. The prop is pitched as a low-to-the-ground scare designed to startle guests by lunging toward their knees and ankles. It's a manufacturer demo of a finished haunt animatronic rather than a build tutorial.
Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through multiple fake blood formulas in this Monster Lab episode — one using kitchen staples like Karo syrup and red food coloring for SFX makeup (referencing the classic Dick Smith approach), and a separate prop-only formula built around Liquitex gel medium. Ed then demonstrates how the prop blood is applied and painted onto finished Halloween pieces. The episode reinforces a key creative philosophy: blood adds narrative and character to any monster or prop.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through how to mix the base paint used for finishing latex masks and haunt props in this first Monster Lab segment. He explains the prep step before color and detail work, noting the mixed paint can be laid down with either a quart sprayer or an airbrush. It's a short, foundational tutorial aimed at painting masks and props consistently.
In this Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through the studio's proprietary 'magic formula' for mixing paint used on latex masks. The recipe combines indoor house paint, water, and mask-making latex to create a flexible, durable paint that adheres properly to latex surfaces. The tutorial is presented as a clear refresher of techniques covered across the Monster Lab series, making it easy for newcomers to get up to speed quickly.
In this installment of Monster Lab, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through a "rub out" paint technique used to finish a latex gremlin mask. The method is a staple approach at the studio for building depth and realism on cast masks. As part one of the lesson, it focuses on the foundational steps of the paint job for aspiring mask makers.
