Video Tag
Every video tagged “Ed Edmunds” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
116 videos
Distortions Unlimited, the professional prop and animatronics studio behind the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, welcomes back Charlie the Horse — a life-size animatronic equine built for Arenus, an equine health company. The studio originally fabricated Charlie's realistic digestive tract and animatronic systems for use at veterinary trade shows. This short video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the kind of high-end commercial animatronic work Distortions Unlimited produces beyond the haunted attraction industry.
Ed and Marsha from Distortions Unlimited host a live stream to unveil and discuss a new monster mascot for their brand. The conversation covers monster-themed events, MHC, and behind-the-scenes production insights from one of the haunted attraction industry's well-known prop manufacturers. It's a casual, community-focused session offering a peek inside the Distortions world.
Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a comprehensive 43-minute behind-the-scenes journey through the creation of their Kong animatronic gorilla head — a massive professional-grade figure that stands approximately 11 feet tall when raised. The build is documented from initial metal armature construction through clay sculpting, latex skin application, foam filling, mechanical rigging, and final paint and finishing. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds as a passion project, Kong features articulated mouth, head-turn, and independently moving eyes and eyelids, driven by heavy-duty cylinders. The finished prop ships with a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning lighting effects.
A brief, lighthearted behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring renowned sculptor Jordu Schell and company founder Ed Edmunds. Jordu was on-site collaborating on a new product for the 2020 Halloween season when the casual moment was captured. The clip offers a rare, candid glimpse into the working culture at one of the Halloween industry's most respected manufacturing studios.
This short promotional clip from Distortions Unlimited teases an alien-themed appearance at Monster Day 2018, a monster-celebration festival held in downtown Greeley, Colorado. The video plays up the fun, campy angle of extraterrestrials "visiting" the event on August 18th, 2018. It serves as a lighthearted community event announcement rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
This short clip captures horror legend Tom Savini at Monster Day 2018, a monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado by Distortions Unlimited. The Greeley Gremlin — a character associated with the event — makes a playful cameo, angling to appear in promotional footage. The video offers a fun, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Halloween industry's community events and the personalities who populate them.
Monster Day 2018 is a highlight reel from the annual monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado, celebrating creature culture for fans of all ages. The video centers on a live mask speed-painting demonstration by Ed Edmunds, founder of renowned prop and costume studio Distortions Unlimited. The event showcases the broader Halloween and monster enthusiast community coming together in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
This behind-the-scenes video follows Ed Edmunds and the Distortions Unlimited team as they design and build the USDI creature for the Star Trek Continues fan web series episode 'Come Not Between Dragons.' It offers a rare look inside the professional workflow of one of the Halloween industry's leading creature and prop fabrication studios. Distortions Unlimited is shown applying their expertise in animatronics, masks, SFX costumes, and props to a high-profile sci-fi fan production.
A tongue-in-cheek behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the haunted attraction industry's most iconic prop and mask studios. Academy Award-winning sculptor Bob Short makes a playful cameo contributing to the studio's Monster of the Month series — apparently of his own free will. The short clip uses dry humor to give viewers a taste of what working at the legendary Colorado-based creature shop might actually look like.
Monster Tales is a Distortions Unlimited series exploring the stories behind iconic Halloween props, and this episode spotlights the company's classic alligator animatronic. Ed Edmunds shares the origin of the gator — including its apparently memorable odor — backed by rare archival photos and footage from the early 1990s when the mold was first created. It offers a nostalgic window into the early days of professional Halloween prop manufacturing at one of the industry's most recognized studios.
This short clip captures the Distortions Unlimited crew reacting to the Monster of the Month for the first time. It serves as a quick promotional introduction to the subscription service, where members receive a surprise collectible monster mailed to them each month. The piece highlights the studio's creature offerings rather than walking through any build process.
Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited catch up with the Morris Costumes team at the 2021 Transworld Halloween Show, celebrating more than four decades of doing business together. The conversation spans multiple generations of the Morris family and longtime colleagues, offering a warm behind-the-scenes look at how enduring partnerships are built in the Halloween industry. Stories about company founders Phil and Amy Morris add historical depth to what is essentially a tribute to long-term collaboration and friendship in the haunt trade.
Face Off Season 2 winner Rayce Bird transforms the team at Distortions Unlimited — including founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds — into zombies for a fun behind-the-scenes session. The crew sits for professional SFX makeup application before taking part in a group photo shoot. It's a lighthearted look at what happens when one of the Halloween industry's top prop manufacturers gets a taste of their own medicine. Distortions Unlimited is also recognized as a subject of the TV series Making Monsters.
In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Ed Edmunds sits down with Afton Kleinsorge and her parents Justin and Lindsey to explore what it means to grow up as a kid who loves monsters. The conversation covers personal experiences, challenges faced by a young monster enthusiast, and the parental perspective on nurturing that passion. It's a warm, community-focused episode that celebrates monster culture across generations.
Haunt Former previews three new prop offerings from Distortions Unlimited's 2024 lineup: a Scarewolf, a Wicked Witch, and an Alien Spider. The video gives viewers an early look at the latex and foam creations from the renowned haunt prop manufacturer helmed by Ed Edmunds. It serves as an informal showcase for haunters and collectors curious about what Distortions Unlimited has in store for the upcoming season.
This short profile video puts the spotlight on Janene Johnson, a long-tenured member of the Distortions Unlimited team, as she speaks with company head Ed Edmunds about her wide-ranging role at the company. Janene's responsibilities span customer service, shipping, trimming, hairing, and even conducting factory tours, giving viewers a candid look at the human side of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. The video is part of an ongoing crew-profile series designed to introduce the people behind Distortions Unlimited's US-made haunted attraction products to their customer base.
Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates his painting process on the company's Giant Skull talking animatronic. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional-level artistry that goes into finishing a large-scale Halloween animatronic prop. Viewers get an up-close view of the paint application techniques used to bring this skull character to life.
GMHaunts sits down with Ed and Marsha Edmunds, the founders behind legendary Halloween manufacturer Distortions Unlimited, for an in-depth conversation about their career and creative process. The interview covers the origins and evolution of the company, their approach to designing animatronics, and their enduring obsession with clown characters. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential names in professional Halloween prop manufacturing.
This special live-stream episode of TransWorld LIVE features a heartfelt story about Canon Beazley, a young Make-A-Wish recipient with a deep passion for the haunted attraction industry, and the collaboration between TransWorld and Make-A-Wish to grant his wish. TransWorld's Rich Bianco and Make-A-Wish representative Michelle Walsh join to discuss how the partnership came together. The episode also welcomes Ed and Marsha Edmunds, the creative forces behind renowned prop manufacturer Distortions Unlimited, for a live interview. Viewer giveaways are included for those watching the broadcast live.
