Video Tag
Every video tagged “grim reaper” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
43 videos
Distortions Unlimited showcases their full 2023 lineup of Halloween animatronics and props, spanning characters from a charging werewolf and a pumpkin witch to a giant reaper and a talking wizard. The catalog video highlights the brand's broad appeal, covering sci-fi horror, fantasy, and classic monster themes. With over 40 years of experience and US-based manufacturing, Distortions serves home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and themed entertainment venues alike. The video functions as a visual product catalog rather than a build or tutorial.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an impressive 7-foot Grim Reaper Halloween prop using materials that are easy to source. The build incorporates a lantern and fog effects to give the finished figure an eerie, atmospheric presence. At 25 minutes, the tutorial is designed to be approachable for builders of most skill levels.
StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly build of a full grim reaper statue suitable for home haunts or haunted attractions. The roughly 21-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a striking, professional-looking result without breaking the bank. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the construction process step by step, emphasizing accessibility for DIY builders at various skill levels.
This short showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights The Grim Rapper, a towering grim reaper animatronic that stands up to roughly 13 feet tall. The figure features light-up eyes and built-in sound, performing a rapping routine as a novelty haunt centerpiece. It's a quick promotional look at the prop rather than a build or detailed review.
Stiltbeast Studios teams up with Wizarding World and Warner Bros. to present a family-friendly DIY Dementor prop build inspired by Harry Potter. The roughly six-minute tutorial guides viewers through recreating the iconic dark creature as a Halloween decoration for the home. The project was created as part of a broader Harry Potter Halloween initiative centered around the #DarkArtsMonth campaign.
A casual haul video showcasing a variety of Halloween items picked up from Target's 2024 online release. The creator walks through decorative pieces including blow molds, animatronics, plush toys, and a candy bowl, as well as a couple of Halloween costumes. The video offers a close-up look at each item's design and character, helping viewers decide what to add to their own seasonal collections.
VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Angel of Death animatronic, a large-scale Grim Reaper figure designed for professional haunted attractions. The prop features a fully animated skeleton form and was exhibited at Transworld 2017. It represents the kind of imposing, high-production character piece aimed at serious haunt operators looking for a dramatic centerpiece.
Poison Props showcases their 2016 home haunt on Poison Oak Street, featuring seven brand-new animatronic props set up over two days. The lineup includes standout pieces such as a Grim Reaper, Pumpkin King Lunger, two coffin jumper variants, The Well, Man Eater, and an Exhumed Coffin Lunger. The video gives viewers a walkthrough-style look at how these professional-grade props come together in a residential haunt environment. It serves as both an impressive display and a showcase of Poison Props' product range in action.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Grim Death, a nearly 11-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper prop designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. The figure dramatically leans toward guests and delivers a startling blast of air or water from its mouth. Built-in fog and lighting effects amplify the scare, and the prop reflects the company's four-decade legacy of USA-made monster fabrication.
Poison Props showcases the SF1227 Statue Fall, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop an 8-foot graveyard tomb. On trigger, the statue's arms spread wide, a ghoul figure lurches forward with a bending torso, and the head sweeps side to side for maximum startling effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for professional haunted attractions or ambitious large-scale home haunts.
A short, lighthearted clip from the Monster Con Halfway to Halloween event in San Antonio showcasing the 10-foot Towering Reaper animated prop delivering dad jokes to the crowd. The video plays up the comedic contrast between the imposing, larger-than-life animatronic and its surprisingly goofy personality. It offers a fun, real-world look at the prop in an event environment rather than a formal review setting.
StiltBeast Studios walks through the detailing process behind an elaborate Grim Reaper costume build, showcasing the finishing touches that elevate it from basic to epic. The video reflects the studio's signature approach to haunted-attraction-quality character work. It is part of a broader content series supported through Patreon and community backing.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their towering Grim Reaper animatronic, which rises to a full 13 feet and features synchronized mouth movement, glowing red eyes, built-in fog, and custom customer audio. The prop is designed for professional haunted attractions, theme parks, and large-scale Halloween events. Uniquely, the scare experience blends animatronic automation with a live actor component for maximum impact. Distortions Unlimited has manufactured USA-made Halloween props and monsters for over 40 years.
PoisonProps.com showcases its GR1015 Grim Reaper, a large-scale commercial animatronic standing over six feet tall at rest and rising dramatically to eleven feet when activated. The prop features flapping wings, multi-axis arm movement, and a side-to-side turning head, all driven by a pneumatic system with a pre-programmed controller. An integrated audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is included, making it a self-contained showpiece for haunted attractions.
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.
This is a showcase of Distortions Unlimited's animated Grim Reaper Frightronic prop, presenting the menacing reaper wielding a sickle. The fully electric figure comes paired with an included audio track to drive its themed performance. It's a commercial haunt-ready prop highlighted as part of the maker's 2017 lineup.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 flagship animatronic, Grim Death — a towering grim reaper prop standing approximately 11 feet tall and wielding a latex-and-foam scythe with a metal armature. The animatronic leans menacingly toward guests and delivers a startling air blast from its mouth, enhanced by built-in fog and lighting effects. Crafted in the USA by a manufacturer with over four decades of experience, it is positioned as a premium centerpiece for haunted houses, home haunts, or large Halloween events.
The Soul Taker (ST1224) from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of maze or haunt walls. The figure — styled as a giant skull/grim reaper character — descends, sweeps side to side, and extends its arms in a soul-grabbing motion. It ships as a plug-and-play unit, arriving complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Interchangeable head compatibility gives buyers flexibility to swap characters across mechanisms.
The Poison Props ST1224 Soul Taker is a large-scale commercial animatronic Grim Reaper designed to perch atop haunted house maze walls. The figure rises and descends while sweeping side to side with grabbing arms and a turning head, creating a dramatic soul-harvesting effect. It arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect.
Poison Props showcases their 'Angel of the Black Death' animatronic, a professionally manufactured Halloween prop available for purchase through their website. The short video serves as a product reveal or demonstration reel highlighting the piece's design and movement capabilities. As a Poison Props offering, the animatronic is aimed at the professional and serious home haunt market.
This short-form video showcases a creative costume concept that merges the iconic Grim Reaper with Dia de los Muertos aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the vibrant imagery seen in the film Coco. The crossover blends the dark, cloaked silhouette of the Reaper with colorful sugar skull and Day of the Dead design elements. With minimal runtime, the video appears to be a quick visual showcase or reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
FrightProps showcases one of their more provocative commercial Halloween props — a towering Boogeyman figure depicted snatching a child. The one-minute video frames the prop as potentially their most controversial offering, leaning into the shock value that defines extreme haunted attraction design. The clip appears to serve primarily as a product spotlight linking viewers to the FrightProps storefront.
FrightProps showcases their Reaper of Death, a large-scale animated Halloween prop that starts at roughly six feet tall before pneumatically rising to approximately eleven feet while rotating and flapping its wings. The dramatic multi-stage movement sequence makes it a standout showpiece for haunted attractions or serious home haunts. The video appears to be a product demonstration rather than a build tutorial.
