Halloween Universe

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Animated Props

Videos built around the animated props theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

25 videos

Lowes Halloween 2016
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween 2016

A short walkthrough of Lowes' 2016 Halloween seasonal display, showcasing what the home improvement chain had on offer for the holiday. The video highlights spooky lighting options, animated figures, and inflatables available in-store. It serves as a quick retail scouting tour for Halloween shoppers curious about Lowes' seasonal inventory that year.

Haunt Former· 293,586 views
Spirit HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour Part 3 | Animatronics, Decorations, Masks, Themes, & MORE...
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Product Reviews

Spirit HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour Part 3 | Animatronics, Decorations, Masks, Themes, & MORE...

This video is the third installment in Haunt Former's Spirit Halloween 2020 store tour series, walking viewers through the season's latest offerings across animatronics, decorations, masks, and themed displays. The host explores the retail floor to showcase what's new and noteworthy for the 2020 Halloween season. It serves as both a shopping guide and a broad preview of current trends in mass-market Halloween merchandise.

Haunt Former· 110,317 views
Spirit HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour Part 4 | Animatronics, Decorations, Masks, Themes, & MORE...
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Product Reviews

Spirit HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour Part 4 | Animatronics, Decorations, Masks, Themes, & MORE...

This video takes viewers on a guided walkthrough of Spirit Halloween's 2020 product lineup, spotlighting new animatronics, decorations, masks, and costumes available that season. The creator tours the store and highlights standout items across multiple categories, giving Halloween enthusiasts a broad look at what was on offer. It serves as both a shopping guide and a preview of seasonal trends for home haunters and collectors alike.

Haunt Former· 78,964 views
HALLOWEEN at AT HOME | Home Decor, Animated Props | 2025
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN at AT HOME | Home Decor, Animated Props | 2025

Haunt Former takes viewers on an early-season walkthrough of At Home, a large home décor retail chain, to preview its 2025 Halloween merchandise lineup. The video highlights animated props, seasonal decorations, and other Halloween offerings currently hitting store shelves. It serves as a first look for shoppers and haunters eager to see what's available well ahead of October. The creator's enthusiasm for early Halloween season shopping comes through in the casual, exploratory format.

Haunt Former· 37,741 views
Grandma Animated Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Grandma Animated Prop by Distortions

This short clip showcases Grandma, an electric animated prop from Distortions Unlimited's Frightronic line. She rocks in her chair once plugged in and includes her own accompanying soundtrack. The prop is geared toward Halloween displays, professional haunts, and home haunters looking for a ready-to-run figure.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,358 views
Moving Monument Cemetary Prop
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Prop Reviews

Moving Monument Cemetary Prop

This short clip showcases the "Moving Monument," an animated tombstone prop from Distortions Unlimited. The piece is designed to bring motion to a cemetery or graveyard scene, adding life and scares to a haunt's grave setup. Released around 2017, it is presented as a ready-made product rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,926 views
Terror TV | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews$69.99

Terror TV | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the Terror TV, an animatronic Halloween decoration manufactured by Tekky and sold through Spirit Halloween. The prop features a ghoulish face, built-in lighting effects, and a retro vintage television aesthetic designed to enliven haunted displays. At around five minutes, the video gives viewers a close look at the prop's animated features to help inform a purchase decision.

Haunt Former· 11,857 views
Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Motor Driven Halloween Swaying Zombie Prop PVC Kit

FrightProps showcases a motor-driven animated zombie prop built on a PVC frame that produces a realistic swaying motion. The kit is available in two configurations — a basic kit and a complete kit — giving builders flexibility based on their budget and existing parts. This short video serves as a product demonstration for the mechanism in action.

FrightProps· 10,036 views
Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Teeter-Totter or See-Saw Mechanism

FrightProps showcases a teeter-totter or see-saw mechanism designed to bring Halloween props to life with a rocking, tipping motion. It can be paired with a foam gravestone for a tipping tombstone effect or fitted with a board and two lightweight figures for a classic see-saw display. The mechanism offers a simple, versatile foundation for graveyard-themed animated scenes.

FrightProps· 9,335 views
This Skeleton is Bad to the Bone! #animatronics #skeleton #shortsfunny
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Prop Reviews

This Skeleton is Bad to the Bone! #animatronics #skeleton #shortsfunny

A quick, fun showcase of a vintage Gemmy caged skeleton animatronic prop set to the classic "Bad to the Bone" vibe. The creator highlights the prop's animated movement and old-school charm in this short-form clip. It serves as both a nostalgic look at a collectible Halloween decoration and light entertainment for Halloween enthusiasts.

SpookYouLaterz· 8,954 views
Animatronics Tutorial - Make this creepy animated TONGUE!
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Animatronics Tutorial - Make this creepy animated TONGUE!

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.

Monster Tutorials· 7,015 views
The Home Depot Halloween 2017
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Product Reviews

The Home Depot Halloween 2017

Haunt Former tours The Home Depot's 2017 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the range of decorations, lighting, sound, and life-sized animated props available in-store. The walkthrough serves as a buying guide for haunters and home decorators looking to stock up for the season. It highlights what the hardware retail giant brings to the Halloween market that year.

Haunt Former· 4,362 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2023 at Target & Home Depot | ANIMATED Props, DECOR, & MORE
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2023 at Target & Home Depot | ANIMATED Props, DECOR, & MORE

Haunt Former takes viewers on a Halloween 2023 shopping tour through both Target and Home Depot, spotlighting the animated props, decorations, and seasonal décor hitting shelves that year. The video is split into two distinct retail segments, giving a broad look at what each store has to offer as Halloween approaches. It serves as a first-look preview for shoppers and Halloween enthusiasts scouting the best in-store finds before the season peaks.

Haunt Former· 4,294 views
Scary Ghost Riding his Bicycle! #shorts
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Prop Reviews

Scary Ghost Riding his Bicycle! #shorts

This short-form video showcases a ghost-on-a-bicycle animated Halloween prop, likely from Gemmy or a major retail chain such as Home Depot or Lowe's. The clip features a lighthearted moment where the prop has tipped over, with the creator playing up the comedic mishap before resetting it. It offers a quick, fun look at the prop in action for shoppers scouting seasonal Halloween décor.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,822 views
2021 HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Video's "Sneak Peek"
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Other

2021 HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Video's "Sneak Peek"

This short promo video offers a brief sneak peek at the upcoming 2021 Halloween DIY & How-To tutorial series from the channel HALLOWEENHOWTObySaulFilms. It teases homemade special effects and animated props aimed at home haunters and crafters, without going into build details. Viewers are encouraged to explore existing tutorials on the channel while waiting for the new content to drop.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,819 views
Punctured Petes Graveyard #shorts
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Yard Haunts

Punctured Petes Graveyard #shorts

A short-form showcase of a friend's massive Halloween yard display featuring over 100 animated props sourced from major retail and costume suppliers. The video highlights the impressive scale and variety of animatronics assembled into a graveyard-themed outdoor setup. It also directs viewers to the display owner's online store and social media channels.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,705 views
Cracker Barrel Halloween 2016
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Product Reviews

Cracker Barrel Halloween 2016

The creator visits a local Cracker Barrel to browse and showcase the store's 2016 Halloween seasonal offerings, highlighting props, decorations, and animated items available for purchase. Cracker Barrel's Old Country Store format lends itself to an eclectic mix of holiday merchandise, and this short walkthrough gives viewers a quick look at what was on shelves that year. It serves as a casual retail review for Halloween shoppers seeking festive decor outside of dedicated Halloween chains.

Haunt Former· 3,246 views
Animated Hanging Skeleton #shorts #halloween #loweshalloween2022
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Prop Reviews

Animated Hanging Skeleton #shorts #halloween #loweshalloween2022

A quick short-form showcase of the Lowes Haunted Living Animated Hanging Skeleton Prisoner, part of the 2022 Halloween lineup. The creator gives a brief first-look impression of the animated prop and shares their enthusiasm for it. The video wraps with a viewer poll asking whether the prop is a buy or a pass.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,221 views
2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props
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DIY Animatronics

2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props

This short preview video teases an upcoming 2026 series of step-by-step Halloween DIY prop-building episodes from the Halloween DIY & How-To channel. The creator highlights a wide variety of animated and eerie props that viewers can build themselves, ranging from zombie arms and floating candles to animated tombstones and levitating teapots. Both handmade and store-bought items will be featured, with guidance on transforming them into unique animated Halloween props. New episodes are slated to begin releasing in July 2026.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,897 views
Morris Costumes Halloween 2022 | Tumbling Clown Doll | DEMO
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Prop Reviews

Morris Costumes Halloween 2022 | Tumbling Clown Doll | DEMO

This short demo video showcases a tumbling clown doll prop from Morris Costumes' 2022 Halloween lineup. The clip highlights the prop's movement and overall spooky aesthetic for prospective buyers. At just one minute, it serves as a quick visual preview of the product in action.

Spooky Guy444· 2,298 views
This Skeleton Is So Funny #halloween #jokes #comedy
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Prop Reviews

This Skeleton Is So Funny #halloween #jokes #comedy

A short, lighthearted look at a joke-telling animatronic skeleton spotted on Cracker Barrel's 2024 Halloween merchandise shelves. The creator highlights the prop's comedic personality, making it feel more like entertainment than a straight review. At under a minute, the video leans heavily into humor and novelty rather than technical detail.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,863 views
Big Lots Halloween 2017 Merchandise Vlog
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Product Reviews

Big Lots Halloween 2017 Merchandise Vlog

The creator visits Big Lots in early August for a first look at their 2017 Halloween merchandise lineup. The vlog tours available decorations and animated props hitting store shelves well ahead of the season. It offers a quick snapshot of what retail Halloween inventory looked like that year at this discount chain.

Monster Tutorials· 1,581 views
The Man Eating Plant ate the Among Us Imposter | Halloween Prop/Animatronic!
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Prop Reviews

The Man Eating Plant ate the Among Us Imposter | Halloween Prop/Animatronic!

This video reviews the Home Depot 2021 Man Eating Plant animated Halloween prop, offering a hands-on look at its movements, sound bites, and overall quality. The creator pairs it with an Among Us inflatable costume for a fun, comedic skit. A standout tip shared is that placing a bright light behind the prop alongside fog creates a striking silhouette effect. The reviewer gives it a strong recommendation as a top-tier seasonal offering.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,187 views
5.5 FT HANGING ANIMATED WITCH
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Prop Reviews

5.5 FT HANGING ANIMATED WITCH

This short video from FrightProps showcases their 5.5-foot hanging animated witch prop. The clip appears to be a product demonstration intended to highlight the prop's appearance and animation. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website to purchase the item.

FrightProps· 378 views