Video Tag
Every video tagged “hayride” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
24 videos
This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to power a pneumatic cylinder using a CO2 tank instead of a traditional air compressor, making it ideal for locations where running a compressor is impractical. CO2 is stored at significantly higher pressure than standard compressed air, allowing a small tank to deliver a large number of actuations before needing a refill. The video highlights real-world efficiency, showing hundreds of activations achieved on just a fraction of a tank. This opens up pneumatic effects for mobile and remote applications such as costumes, hayrides, and film sets.
The Scarecrow Flyer 2.0 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a scarecrow mounted at height and flanked by two red LED-eyed crows. On trigger, the scarecrow launches forward, bends at the elbows, and moves its head in multiple directions for a dramatic startle scare. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, stand, post, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.
The JW821 Jumping Wolf from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic werewolf animatronic designed for professional haunted attractions, dark rides, and hayrides. The creature launches forward from an elevated crate platform, dropping to a still-imposing standing height, while arms, head, and jaws all move independently for a multi-axis scare effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, crates, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensors, and a full audio package. Heads are interchangeable across other Poison Props mechanisms, adding versatility for themed customization.
The TF811 The Fly is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a fly-monster character that slumps motionless before lurching upright with lifting arms and multi-directional head movement. A motion sensor triggers the full sequence, which culminates in an air blast from the mouth paired with built-in audio screams. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including pneumatics, a programmed controller, digital audio player, powered speaker, and scream effects. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight haunt corridors, dark rides, and hayrides.
The Poison Props SD805 Scarecrow Descender is a full-size pneumatic animatronic prop that begins its sequence elevated roughly 10 feet in the air, flanked by two LED-eyed crows, before plunging down and forward with outstretched arms and multiple head movements paired with a scream audio effect. The unit ships as a complete, ready-to-run package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility for haunt operators.
Hosts Philip and KJ deliver a full walkthrough of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride 2024 at Griffith Park, covering every major component of the event. The video takes viewers through the immersive Midnight Falls town setting and three distinct haunted mazes — Monae Manor, Trick-or-Treat, and Hellbilly Halloween — before boarding the iconic haunted hayride itself. Additional event experiences including the Monte Revolta Show, food offerings, and Madame Aurora's Séance Theatre round out the comprehensive coverage. A brief recap segment wraps up the visit with overall impressions.
The SR732 Scarecrow Reacher from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that mounts to a standard 4×4 post. When triggered, the scarecrow figure lunges forward and raises its arms in a grabbing motion toward guests. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available for added scare impact. An optional metal base stand is also offered for freestanding installation.
The Poison Props WBL701 Witch Tree Lunger is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop in which a witch figure is concealed behind trees, then dramatically launches upward and forward — rising several feet in height within seconds — while its head rotates and emits screaming audio. The complete package ships ready to operate, including the character, tree set pieces, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Only a compressed air supply and standard AC power are needed to run it. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to customize the figure to fit different haunt themes.
The SF742 ScareCrow Flyer from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to deliver powerful startle scares. The character lurks with its head down before launching outward approximately seven feet — arms raised, head turning — while emitting a violent scream. The plug-and-play package includes the scarecrow character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, a digital audio player, a powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. A metal base and post are available as an optional add-on, and the character can be swapped onto other Poison Props mechanisms to fit different themes.
The Poison Props SL733 Scarecrow Leaper is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a scarecrow character that begins with its head down, then lifts and turns before thrusting forward up to five feet with arms raised holding a knife. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully integrated scare experience. The rig footprint and freight-only shipping reflect the industrial scale of this attraction-quality prop.
This build vlog from Haunt Former documents a progress session on the 'Port Chum' haunted hayride attraction, focusing on three key tasks: installing lighting across the port-themed set, hanging a mermaid display prop from its dedicated post, and constructing a small creepy billboard styled as 'Churn Canning Co.' signage. The video is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full creation of the Port Chum haunt environment. Viewers get an in-progress look at how themed signage and atmospheric lighting come together to sell a cohesive nautical horror setting.
This video offers a behind-the-scenes walk-around tour of Port Chum, a themed haunted hayride attraction, captured in both daytime and nighttime conditions near the end of its run. Viewers get a close look at the props and costumes that bring the haunt to life, with the contrast between day and night footage highlighting the transformation of the environment. The video is presented as a Halloween viewing treat ahead of the attraction's final run-throughs.
This short promotional piece introduces Port Chum, a nautical horror-themed 'bayride' attraction featured at Fearville 2023 hosted by DK Farms and Gardens. The video leans into atmospheric storytelling, complete with a voiced character — Captain Flynn — to set an ominous, creature-from-the-deep tone. At just five minutes, it functions as a cinematic teaser rather than a walkthrough or tutorial. It offers a compelling glimpse into how themed narrative can elevate a seasonal haunt event.
A brief behind-the-scenes peek inside the Ghost Ride Productions workshop, showcasing glimpses of the prop and creature fabrication process. The short clip highlights the craftsmanship behind their hyperrealistic horror products, spanning themes like clowns, barnyards, and haunted hayrides. Viewers are directed to the Ghost Ride Productions website and social channels to see finished pieces.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases 'Ellie,' a hyperrealistic decapitated body prop from their autopsy series. The figure is sculpted in a supine position and features lifelike details including a belly ring, tattoos, and a pedicure. The prop is designed for professional haunted attractions and high-end haunt environments seeking gruesome, believable gore effects.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases their upper torso hanging body props, available in male and female variants with customizable heads, facial expressions, hair, and wardrobe. The short clip highlights the hyperrealistic detail and variety of styles suited for professional haunted attractions, hayrides, and barnyard-themed haunts. It serves primarily as a product showcase directing viewers to their online store.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases a striking commercial prop featuring a woman's bloody severed upper torso emerging from a barrel. The piece is designed with hyperrealistic special effects aesthetics, making it well-suited for barnyard hayride or clown-themed haunt environments. It is available for purchase directly through Ghost Ride Productions' website.
This short POV clip drops viewers into Midnight Falls, a themed zone within the LA Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park. The first-person perspective creates an immersive sense of wandering through the attraction's eerie environment. At just one minute, it serves as a quick but evocative taste of the event's atmosphere and production design.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases their line of full-sized hanging body props, suspended by the wrists using chain or rope. The props are available in multiple distressed finish options including gore, acid, burned, bloody, and frozen styles. This short-form showcase highlights the hyperrealistic detail and versatility these pieces offer for professional haunt environments such as barnyards and hayrides.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases their line of professional-quality character heads available in a wide variety of styles. Customization options include hair, teeth, and body configurations to suit different haunt environments. The brief showcase highlights hyperrealistic and creepy character designs suited for clown, barnyard, hayride, and creature-themed attractions.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases their Hanging Limbs prop line, available in sets mixing arms and legs for varied display configurations. Each set can be finished in one of four distinct styles — Bloody, Acid, Frozen, or Burned — to suit different haunt themes. The limbs are designed to be suspended via rope or cable, making them versatile for hayrides, barnyard haunts, clown scenes, and beyond.
This short interview features Chris Stafford, CEO of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, discussing the 2022 season of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park. Thirteenth Floor has built a unifying fictional universe around the attraction — the town of Midnight Falls — ensuring every element of the experience connects to a single overarching story. Stafford touches on new expansions added for the 2022 season as well as some of the distinctive operational challenges the hayride faces. The video is part of Haunted Attraction Network's broader Hauntathon coverage.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases Jeeves, a towering six-foot-tall haunted character prop dressed as a distinguished Victorian gentleman complete with top hat and formal coat tails. The short clip highlights the hyper-realistic craftsmanship and eerie presence of the figure. Ghost Ride Productions offers Jeeves and similar pieces for purchase through their website.
HauntScene host Johnny Bronto recaps the fourth and final road trip of his season, covering five Midwest haunted attractions: Old Joliet Haunted Prison, Hellsgate, Abandoned, Terror on the Fox, and The Dead End Hayride. The episode is presented as a live show recap reflecting on nine weeks of HauntScene LIVE broadcasts and the discoveries made along the way. The format blends travel vlogging with haunt community enthusiasm, spotlighting a range of attraction styles from historic prison haunts to outdoor hayrides.
