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Every video tagged “haunted house prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

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DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated tombstone prop that uses a programmable motor to move a sculpted face in multiple directions, creating the illusion of a living, aware gravestone. The build is designed for yard haunts and graveyard displays and aims for a professional-looking result from homemade construction. The video notes an important hardware update: the FrightProps motor kit now ships with a different controller, so builders will need to separately purchase the PicoVolt controller to replicate the original build.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 55,475 views

make a prop chainsaw

DIY PropsIntermediate

make a prop chainsaw

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a realistic-looking prop chainsaw complete with convincing chainsaw sound, suitable for haunted houses, cosplay, and horror conventions. The build references a previous project as its structural foundation, expanding on it with audio elements. The finished prop captures the look and feel of iconic horror chainsaws inspired by films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Evil Dead.

StiltbeastStudios· 55,389 views

Upside Down Clown

Upside Down Clown

The Upside Down Clown is a commercial animatronic prop from Poison Props that simulates a clown walking on its hands while its legs flop and head thrashes with an unsettling giggle. The motion-based gag creates a deeply disorienting scare effect that plays on clown phobia and unexpected movement. This appears to be a product showcase or advertisement for the prop available through the Poison Props online store.

POISON PROPS· 52,899 views

COVID Cougher

COVID Cougher

Poison Props showcases their 'COVID Cougher' animatronic figure, which depicts an infected patient concealing their face with a rag before suddenly lurching into a violent coughing and hacking fit. The prop is designed as a startling reveal-style scare piece, complete with simulated droplet spray for added gross-out impact. It appears to be a ready-to-buy commercial product available through the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 49,020 views

DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized animatronic zombie arms prop suitable for home haunts, haunted houses, or front yard cemetery displays. The build uses a fixed-speed AC motor (sourced from FrightProps) to animate the arms, giving the finished prop a professional-quality look. The channel focuses on accessible DIY techniques designed to help hobbyist haunters achieve impressive results without a commercial budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,903 views

Lunch Lady

Lunch Lady

Poison Props showcases their Lunch Lady animatronic, a bloated, grotesque character that launches forward over a macabre table while banging a pot and spoon and screaming. The prop appears designed as a ready-to-use haunt attraction piece with built-in motion and audio. It would make a striking centerpiece for a cafeteria or kitchen-themed haunt room.

POISON PROPS· 47,702 views

FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit

DIY Animatronics

FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit

FrightProps showcases their Axworthy Ghost Kit, a motorized overhead rigging system that sends a lightweight ghost prop flying along a looped track. The demo features a standard kit expanded with an additional satellite wheel, illustrating how multiple satellites can be chained together for extended flight paths. An optional controller can be added to adjust speed, vary movement patterns, and trigger the effect on demand.

FrightProps· 47,603 views

Green Sleeping Giant by Distortions Unlimited

Green Sleeping Giant by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their custom Green Sleeping Giant, a large-scale animatronic prop designed for high-traffic entertainment environments. The piece depicts a massive slumbering troll-like creature rendered in green, built to serve as a dramatic environmental centerpiece. It is marketed toward theme parks, haunted attractions, and large-scale event installations seeking a show-stopping focal point.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,522 views

We Made a Giant Kong Animatronic!

DIY Animatronics

We Made a Giant Kong Animatronic!

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,155 views

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized skeleton raven animatronic suitable for a witch's den, haunted house, or front-yard cemetery scene. The build incorporates a FrightProps motor kit to bring the raven to life with realistic movement. At just over 25 minutes, the video covers both the required materials and the full construction process in an accessible, beginner-friendly format. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY prop and special-effects tutorials from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 45,960 views

Doom Cannon - Explosive Noise Maker

Doom Cannon - Explosive Noise Maker

FrightProps showcases the Doom Cannon, a propane-powered noise-maker prop designed to deliver an intensely loud blast that guests can physically feel. The unit runs on standard liquid propane available at most hardware stores and supports battery power for flexible outdoor deployment. At just two minutes, the video gives a quick but impactful demonstration of the cannon's raw scare potential.

FrightProps· 44,999 views

JB101 CLOWN IN THE BOX PoisonProps.com

JB101 CLOWN IN THE BOX PoisonProps.com

This short showcase video features the JB101 Clown in the Box, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props. The unit operates as a giant jack-in-the-box: a top lid bangs open and a large clown character wielding an axe lunges outward and upward, reaching up to eight feet high over unsuspecting guests. The self-contained package includes the box enclosure, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, fog machine, strobe light, motion sensor, and an audio scream package — requiring only AC power and a compressed air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 44,187 views

Creepy and realistic corpsed zombie hand tutorial - Thumbs Up

DIY PropsIntermediate

Creepy and realistic corpsed zombie hand tutorial - Thumbs Up

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through creating a creepy, realistic corpsed zombie hand prop from start to finish. The 35-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a convincingly rotten, decayed look suitable for haunts or Halloween displays. A jeweler saw is referenced as a useful low-cost tool in the build process.

Monster Tutorials· 43,464 views

Electronic Firecracker Overview

Electronic Firecracker Overview

FrightProps' Drew walks viewers through four electronic noisemaker and flash props — the Flash Cracker, Flash Stick, Flash Plate, and Pow Stick — highlighting the differences between each product. The video is a focused comparison designed to help haunters choose the right startle prop for their setup. Optional accessories such as a wireless remote and a mobile power pack are also referenced for flexible deployment.

FrightProps· 42,641 views

Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show

Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Creep Show' animatronic at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis. The piece features two clown figures — a large clown balancing a smaller one overhead — where the smaller clown rocks and kicks while the larger one lunges forward to deliver a jump scare when triggered. The demo captures real attendee reactions, giving haunters a clear sense of the prop's performance and scare impact. It blends dark humor with genuine fright in a single self-contained scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 42,069 views

Demon Fury Scary Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020 | Haunt Props

Demon Fury Scary Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020 | Haunt Props

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 41,902 views

Scare Wolf Animatronic Werewolf Prop Shakes Savagely by Distortions Unlimited

Scare Wolf Animatronic Werewolf Prop Shakes Savagely by Distortions Unlimited

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 41,364 views

The Villain Extreme Animatronic Haunt Prop Thrashes Violently | Distortions Unlimited

The Villain Extreme Animatronic Haunt Prop Thrashes Violently | Distortions Unlimited

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 40,925 views

Poison Props: Clown Triple Stack

Poison Props: Clown Triple Stack

Poison Props showcases their Clown Triple Stack animatronic, a large clown figure that opens its coat to expose three clowns hidden inside. The piece features multiple simultaneous actions: one clown head bobs up and down, another launches outward, and a pair of feet kick at guests. The layered reveal gag makes it a high-impact scare piece ideal for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 39,974 views

GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher PoisonProps.com

GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher, a nearly 8-foot-tall pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered, the figure lunges forward, raises its arms with bending elbows, and turns its head side to side for a convincing startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 39,140 views

DIY Animated Skull Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Skull Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY animated skull prop whose jaw slowly opens and closes through a clever mechanical animation system — notably without requiring an additional motor. The skull is designed as a companion piece to the creator's Levitating Table prop, sitting atop the floating table to enhance the overall ghostly display. The step-by-step format makes it accessible for home haunters looking to add a professional-looking animatronic effect to a porch, yard haunt, or haunted house scene.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 39,090 views

Kid Pencil Stabber PoisonProps.com

Kid Pencil Stabber PoisonProps.com

PoisonProps showcases a short-form product demo of their 'Kid Pencil Stabber' animatronic — a disturbing classroom-themed horror prop featuring a child figure that drives a pencil into its own eye. The piece is designed for haunted houses and dark rides where an evil or possessed schoolchild concept is needed. Despite its brief runtime, the clip delivers a punchy, viscerally unsettling reveal of the prop in action.

POISON PROPS· 38,501 views

CHM1325 CLOWN HANGING MEAT PoisonProps.com

CHM1325 CLOWN HANGING MEAT PoisonProps.com

The CHM1325 Clown Hanging Meat is a pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring an evil clown half-torso suspended by chains. On trigger, the figure flexes at the elbows, lifts its head, turns side to side, and screams — delivering a classic startle scare. It ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, chains, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor, with an optional add-on audio kit. The prop requires only an AC power source and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 36,962 views

Face Off Clown

Face Off Clown

This short showcase video from Poison Props features their Face Off Clown animatronic prop in action. The clown begins in a deceptively static pose before dramatically tearing its own face off and breaking into wild, erratic movement accompanied by maniacal laughter. It appears designed as a high-impact jumpscare prop suitable for haunted house or home haunt environments.

POISON PROPS· 36,557 views

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