Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunted house” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
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The Poison Props MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a kneeling mourner figure that dramatically turns 180 degrees, lunges forward, and opens its arms while the head sweeps side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig has a defined footprint and requires compressed air and AC power to operate.
This video captures a walkthrough of the Holidayz in Hell haunted house at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights, focusing on the New Year's-themed section of the attraction. Holidayz in Hell is a recurring HHN fan-favorite that twists beloved holidays into terrifying scenarios. The footage offers viewers an inside look at the professional set design, theming, and scare zones that Universal is known for delivering.
This short clip from Slash 'N Cast features an unsettling character moment centered on taunting, boundary-pushing dialogue. The brief runtime suggests it is a highlight reel snippet, character showcase, or teaser rather than a full tutorial or walkthrough. The tone leans into psychological unease and direct audience confrontation.
FrightProps showcases their Ankle Blaster, a pneumatic device that delivers a sudden, forceful burst of air aimed at guests' ankles. Designed as a classic haunt scare element, it connects to a standard air compressor to produce a reliably startling effect. The demo highlights how low-level air blasts can catch even seasoned haunt-goers off guard.
This short clip showcases the Blood Shock costume from Distortions Unlimited, a wearable scare piece designed to look like a bloody body hanging from a rope. The trick is that the seemingly lifeless prop suddenly springs to life, running toward the crowd on its hands to deliver a startle. It's a quick promo demonstrating the costume's misdirection-and-reveal scare in a haunt setting.
The Poison Props CD525 is a professional-grade pneumatic clown animatronic designed to hide overhead and then plunge downward while wildly flailing its arms to startle passing guests. The plug-and-play system ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, so no additional programming is required. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The compact wall-mount rig bracket is engineered to slide onto the top of standard maze walls, making installation straightforward for haunted attractions and dark rides.
FrightProps showcases their Ankle Blaster, a pneumatic air cannon prop designed to deliver low-level scares in haunted house environments. The device connects to a standard air compressor to produce a startling burst of air directed at guests' ankles. It is a ready-made product rather than a DIY build.
VanOaksProps walks through five accessible methods for adding realistic texture to Halloween props and set pieces, using everyday household and hardware-store materials. Each technique produces a different texture level, making the tutorial adaptable for a wide range of projects. The video is a quick, practical primer ideal for prop builders who want to add grit, grime, or surface detail without specialized equipment.
The Poison Props CMS1032 Clown Mirror Slammer is a plug-and-play professional animatronic prop that uses a two-way mirror illusion to hide an evil clown character until activation. Upon triggering, the lighting switches to reveal the clown slamming against the glass while her head turns side to side, accompanied by dual strobes and a scream audio effect. The self-contained package includes the wall panel, rig, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio system. Interchangeable characters allow the mechanism to be adapted to different haunt themes.
The PM1320 Praying Monk is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a kneeling monk figure that rotates 180 degrees, then lunges upward and forward while spreading its arms and turning its head. The complete package ships plug-and-play with the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering flexibility for different haunt themes.
The Poison Props CCG1028 Clown Crate Grabber is a commercial pneumatic animatronic featuring an evil clown character perched atop a crate who lurches forward and turns its head to startle passing patrons. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the pneumatic mechanism, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Interchangeable head design allows operators to swap characters onto the same mechanism for versatility across different haunt themes.
Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited recounts the backstory of the company's iconic Electric Chair animatronic and its significance in haunted house and Halloween history. He also touches on the various spin-offs Distortions developed over the years, including Shake N Bake, Electric Chair Revenge, and Jolt. The roughly six-minute piece is a historical overview rather than a build or how-to guide.
Poison Props showcases the DCV702 Decap Chainsaw Victim, a fully pneumatic plug-and-play animatronic designed for haunted houses and dark rides. The sequence features a chained victim in a chair whose head is severed by a live actor wielding a chainsaw, triggering convulsing body movements, a flying head, and an optional blood/water spitter effect. The head automatically resets onto the body after the sequence, making it repeatable for high-throughput attractions. The compact footprint and bundled controller, motion sensor, and audio package make it a turnkey scare solution.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a head cage that can function either as a wearable element for an asylum-themed costume or as a display mount for an animal prop. The build draws aesthetic inspiration from sources like 13 Ghosts and classic asylum horror characters such as Renfield. At 20 minutes, the tutorial offers a reasonably detailed look at the fabrication process from start to finish.
Distortions Unlimited unveils their Ghost Revenant, a new all-electric animatronic prop debuting for Halloween 2026. Standing approximately 8.5 feet tall, the piece features a latex and foam construction over a metal armature, driven by a heavy-duty motor and illuminated by an LED flame bulb in the eyes and mouth. The video walks viewers through the reveal and setup process, showcasing the prop's scale and visual impact. It is handcrafted and hand-painted at Distortions Unlimited's Colorado studio.
The PSF1136 Pirate Sword Fight is a two-character pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a pair of sword-wielding pirate figures stationed roughly 12 feet apart. On trigger, one pirate leaps upward while the other shoots across the room on a scissor-throw mechanism, with both characters raising swords to clash mid-air. Arm lifts, elbow bends, and head movements add realism to the scene. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available.
This short clip showcases the Vicious Dog animatronic from Distortions Unlimited, a snarling, barking prop designed to startle haunt guests. The dog growls, snaps, and lunges as if straining to attack anyone who passes by. It functions as a manufacturer demo of the prop rather than a build or how-to.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Stone Master Gargoyle, a fully animated Gothic castle prop featuring moving head and wings, integrated sound, and a built-in fog effect. The short demo highlights the character's imposing presence and suitability for high-impact Halloween environments. It positions the gargoyle as a versatile centerpiece for professional haunts, theme parks, and gothic-themed events.
VanOaksProps walks through a step-by-step foam build for a medieval-style lantern suited to Halloween displays, cosplay, or LARP. The tutorial covers core EVA foam techniques including shaping, beveling, and contact cement assembly, then finishes with an aged metal texture using acrylic modeling paste. A free downloadable pattern is provided so viewers can follow along at home. The finished prop works equally well as a haunt accent piece or a wearable costume accessory.
This video showcases the TDN1145 Torso Drop Nun, a professional pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props. The evil nun figure conceals itself above a maze wall, then violently drops down with wildly flailing arms to startle passing patrons. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases their "Slammer" animatronic, a floor-mounted figure of a woman that violently thrashes to startle haunt guests. The brief demo highlights the prop's frantic motion as a scare element for haunted attractions. It functions as a quick look at the animatronic in action rather than a build guide or detailed review.
The FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character slumped over a fence that suddenly rises, reaches outward, and turns its head for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, fence, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing theme flexibility.
This video captures the Halloween atmosphere at Six Flags Fiesta Texas during Fright Fest 2023, featuring scare actors, costumed characters, and unsettling ambient sounds throughout the park. The footage leans into an ASMR-style presentation, highlighting eerie encounters and potential jump-scare moments with park performers. It offers a ground-level guest-perspective look at one of San Antonio's marquee seasonal Halloween events.
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.
