Video Tag
Every video tagged “motor” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
3 videos
This beginner-friendly tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a simple animated tongue prop using easy-to-source materials. A small eccentric gear motor drives the tongue movement, producing an impressively creepy result. The project is designed to be approachable for those new to animatronics, with minimal tools and straightforward construction steps.
FrightProps demonstrates a simple yet gruesome rotating severed head prop designed for haunted house use. A fixed-speed AC motor is ceiling-mounted and drives the head in a slow, continuous spin, while burlap wrapping conceals the wiring for a more finished look. The build requires minimal effort — mount the motor overhead and plug it into a standard AC outlet. The result is an unsettling, self-contained effect with very little setup complexity.
This short-form video challenges the creator to build a screen-accurate replica of the thumper device from the Dune films on an extremely tight budget. The build combines 3D-printed components, a small motor, and actual sand to recreate both the look and the vibrating function of the prop. The goal is to match the aesthetic of the movie version as closely as possible without spending much money.
