Video Tag
Every video tagged “latex masks” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
39 videos
Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown sculpting latex monster masks in a music-driven montage set to The Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter.' The video showcases the professional sculpting process behind two specific masks created for the 2025 Greeley Monster Day event. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a legendary Halloween prop company brings monster characters to life from raw sculpt to finished design.
This archival retrospective video from Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a nostalgic look back at past employees and scenes from the company's history spanning over four decades of Halloween manufacturing. Founded by Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited is a well-known name in the haunt industry, recognized for animatronics, props, masks, and costumes. The clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the people and environment that built one of Halloween's most prominent prop and animatronics companies. Fans of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters will find this especially appealing as an insider look at the studio behind the show.
Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell of Distortions Unlimited showcase two versions of the Krem latex mask side by side — the classic original sculpted by Ed and the Resurrection series version sculpted by Jordu. The segment offers a rare look at how an iconic mask design evolved across two distinct releases from one of Halloween's most storied manufacturers. With over four decades of prop and mask production behind them, Distortions Unlimited brings authoritative context to the comparison.
This short behind-the-scenes video uses drone footage to offer an aerial perspective inside and around the Distortions Unlimited facility, with particular focus on their paint room. Distortions Unlimited is a veteran Halloween manufacturer with over four decades of experience producing latex masks, props, and animatronics. The compilation-style edit gives viewers a rare look at the scale and environment of a professional Halloween production operation.
Distortions Unlimited shares a short farewell message marking the end of their Monster of the Month subscription series. Hosts Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub address the wrap-up of the recurring latex mask program. The video is a sign-off announcement rather than a build, tutorial, or in-depth product review.
Distortions Unlimited brings their live stage energy to Monster Day 2023 in Greeley, Colorado, where Ed Edmunds and the crew speed paint a batch of latex monster masks. The finished masks are tossed into the crowd as giveaways, with live monster guitar from Tom Cassidy and plenty of crowd reaction throughout. It's an entertainment-focused festival recap rather than a step-by-step tutorial, though painting fans can watch the crew's techniques in action.
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into a single productive day in the Stiltbeast Studios workshop, creating multiple Halloween masks for the gift and merchandise shop at Screams Haunted Attraction. The video showcases a range of finished pieces including werewolf, zombie, and sock-style masks. It offers a fast look at the volume and variety a professional mask maker can produce in one session.
A brief, lighthearted behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring renowned sculptor Jordu Schell and company founder Ed Edmunds. Jordu was on-site collaborating on a new product for the 2020 Halloween season when the casual moment was captured. The clip offers a rare, candid glimpse into the working culture at one of the Halloween industry's most respected manufacturing studios.
Ed Edmunds, co-owner of Distortions Unlimited, introduces 'Remember the Future,' a book authored by Lee Lambert chronicling the full history of his company — from a one-man mask-making operation in a small apartment to a powerhouse in the haunted attraction industry. The first volume focuses specifically on Distortions' early latex mask era. Lambert, who previously documented Don Post Studios, was given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access by Edmunds and co-owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds. This short promotional video serves as a personal endorsement from the subject of the book himself.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios showcases his 'Deranged' line of latex character masks in this gallery-style video. The collection spans a variety of unsettling characters, including serial killer and steampunk-influenced designs. The video is presented as creative inspiration for fellow mask makers and haunt enthusiasts rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Masks from this line are available for purchase through Stiltbeast's First Stab Club membership.
Haunt Former unboxes a fresh shipment of three new masks from Ghoulish Productions, including a Siren Head design, showcasing each piece up close. The video highlights the brand's reputation for high-quality, creatively sculpted latex Halloween masks. It serves as both a first-look reveal and an informal review of the 2021 lineup.
CFX Masks walks through the key advantages silicone holds over traditional latex rubber when it comes to Halloween and costume masks. The video covers three core pillars — realism, comfort, and longevity — to help buyers make a more informed material choice. Hosted in a lighthearted style featuring Professor Hans Von Puppet, the short runtime keeps the message focused and accessible.
StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps leads a session focused on painting Halloween masks, sharing professional techniques applicable to haunted attraction and home haunt use. The extended runtime suggests an in-depth, likely live or workshop-style walkthrough covering multiple stages of the painting process. Viewers can expect guidance on achieving detailed, scary results on wearable mask props.
A short showcase of Goosebumps-themed Halloween masks produced by Trick or Treat Studios for 2017. The video highlights the licensed mask line inspired by the beloved horror franchise for young audiences. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick look rather than an in-depth review.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features a long-form interview with David Lady, known in the haunting community as the Mask Wizard. The conversation covers his expertise in latex mask creation, his home haunt Horror Hotel, and his YouTube series Creepy Cheapies, which focuses on budget-friendly prop building. Listeners get an inside look at the creative mind and haunting philosophy behind one of the community's notable mask artisans.
