Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunt prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
355 videos
Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds takes viewers behind the scenes of 'Shock and Awe,' the company's cut-off-head beheading illusion prop. The video walks through how the illusion works, highlights its key features, and explains how it can be integrated into a haunted attraction or themed venue. The segment wraps with a live demonstration of the illusion in action, with Ed playing the victim.
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.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights Jolt, an electric-chair animatronic designed for haunted attractions. The brief showcase highlights the prop as a dramatic, execution-themed centerpiece. It functions as a promotional preview rather than a build guide or in-depth review.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and accessible corpsing technique using duct tape and a blowtorch to create gooey, tendon-like organic detail on skeleton props. The entire project was completed in roughly two hours, making it an efficient method for haunters working under time pressure. Heating the tape causes it to shrink, warp, and string into convincing sinew and tissue textures without the need for expensive materials or advanced skills.
This short video captures real scare reactions from haunt industry professionals encountering Distortions Unlimited's Zombie Shock Shocktronic prop at the 2018 Transworld HAA Halloween & Haunt Show. The animatronic zombie — which includes a costume and mask — triggers startled screams, jumps, and laughter from attendees even under bright trade show lighting. The clip serves as a compelling live demonstration of the prop's effectiveness in an uncontrolled environment. As the creator notes, if it can rattle seasoned haunters in daylight, its impact inside a dark haunted attraction would be even more dramatic.
This clip showcases "The Villain," a violent animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited that thrashes as if straining to break free from chains. It's presented as a ready-made scare piece aimed at haunted attractions and dark-themed events rather than a build or how-to. The footage highlights the prop's aggressive, struggling motion as its main selling point.
FrightProps demonstrates their electric lid opener mechanism, showing how an electric motor can be used to automate the opening of a hinged lid for haunted house props. The video walks viewers through how the unit operates in practice, making it useful for evaluating the mechanism before purchasing. This type of device is a foundational component for coffin lids, treasure chests, crates, and similar prop builds.
This brief clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a Halloween prop or animatronic character named Krazy Kristen, presented as an unhinged, unsettling figure. The short runtime suggests a quick promotional or demo look rather than an in-depth build or tutorial. It appears aimed at highlighting the prop's creepy personality and scare appeal.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shake N Bake' electric chair animatronic, a high-intensity prop built for professional haunted attractions and Halloween events. The prop is designed for durability and maximum scare impact, featuring violent, convincing movement to simulate an electrocution scene. This short showcase clip highlights the prop's performance and overall frightening effect.
This short clip showcases "High Voltage," an animatronic Halloween prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. The brief runtime suggests a product spotlight or teaser rather than a detailed walkthrough or build guide. Specific features, dimensions, and pricing aren't detailed in the available metadata.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Halloween coffin constructed entirely from insulation foam. Despite being made of lightweight foam, the finished prop achieves a convincingly realistic wood appearance through careful cutting and finishing techniques. The build makes use of hot wire foam cutting tools to shape the coffin, followed by texturing and painting to sell the wood-grain illusion.
This short clip showcases the "Buzz Saw," a Halloween animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. The provided metadata is minimal and does not include detailed specifications, so the focus appears to be on presenting the prop itself rather than a build or tutorial. It is geared toward haunt operators and enthusiasts evaluating commercial animatronic offerings.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended paint-a-thon session focused on painting a Halloween mask, streamed in a marathon-length format. The session appears to walk viewers through the process of bringing a mask to life with paint and detail work. Given the channel's professional haunt background, techniques are likely geared toward achieving high-quality, haunt-ready results.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build witch props using pool noodles as the primary construction material. The video shows how affordable, lightweight foam noodles can be transformed into striking Halloween display pieces suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. It's a budget-friendly build that leans on creative foam fabrication rather than complex tools or electronics.
Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.
This short showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights a Frankenstein-themed animatronic creation. The clip presents the prop as a featured product rather than a step-by-step build. Specific details on mechanics, dimensions, or pricing are not provided in the available metadata.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Frankenstein's Assault animatronic prop in this short product demo. The large-scale figure shakes and convulses as if jolted to life before lunging forward with a yell, delivering a two-stage scare. Built for durability in professional haunt environments, it targets haunted houses, dark attractions, and large Halloween events.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through how to build a convincing mini monster prop using two five-gallon buckets as the primary structural foundation, assembled with just zip ties, electrical tape, and a few inexpensive add-ons. A foam wig head accepts a mask of the builder's choice, while EVA foam pieces or prop hands and basic costuming complete the character. The build is designed to be quick, affordable, and accessible to haunters of any experience level. The result is a surprisingly effective small-scale creature suitable for home haunts, yard displays, or professional haunt environments.
A quick showcase of the Thrashing Clown animatronic prop from Spirit Halloween's 2013 lineup. The creator highlights the prop in action, offering a personal recommendation for anyone considering adding it to their haunt or Halloween display. The short runtime gives viewers a focused look at the prop's movement and overall effect.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Demon Fury animatronic, a towering demon prop standing roughly 10.5 feet tall. The creature features head rotation, an articulated jaw, glowing eyes, growling audio, and integrated fog output. Built for maximum impact, it is positioned as a centerpiece attraction for professional haunts, theme park events, or ambitious home haunts. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American manufacturer with a reputation for durable, high-quality Halloween products.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Scare Wolf animatronic werewolf prop in this short product demo. The figure is posed as a chained captive thrashing against its restraints before lunging forward in a jump-scare motion. Built by a company with over four decades of monster-making experience in the USA, this prop is marketed toward haunted houses, home haunts, and theme park events. The video serves primarily as a product showcase rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Chained Fury, a high-energy professional Halloween animatronic that violently thrashes against its restraints. The prop is designed for haunted attractions and dark entertainment venues, demonstrating the company's engineering quality. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer in the professional haunt industry, with a catalog that includes several other notable animatronic characters.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'The Villain' animatronic prop, a chain-bound figure that thrashes and screams with intense, violent motion designed to terrify haunt guests. The piece is built for professional-grade environments including haunted attractions, theme parks, and Halloween events. Distortions Unlimited emphasizes durable, high-quality construction crafted in the USA.
