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257 videos

Making Monsters Funny Scene | Jordu and the Alien Incident at Distortions Unlimited
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Making Monsters Funny Scene | Jordu and the Alien Incident at Distortions Unlimited

This short clip captures a humorous behind-the-scenes moment from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters, in which Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds ask renowned sculptor Jordu Schell to rework his alien head design to better match the classic Roswell Grey aesthetic. The exchange offers a candid, comedic peek into real client-sculptor dynamics inside a professional prop shop. Distortions Unlimited was creating an alien prop and saucer display commissioned for the Roswell UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. The clip doubles as a fun glimpse into the Halloween and themed-attraction industry at a professional level.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,039 views
Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew
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Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew

This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,105 views
A Day Making Monsters for Halloween 2025
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Professional Haunted Attractions

A Day Making Monsters for Halloween 2025

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited captures a day on the production floor as the team fabricates a range of Halloween props for 2025. Viewers watch crew members foam and detail Goblin Legend figures, paint Dragon Legends, Haunted Trees, and Super Skulls, and begin assembling Zombie Podiums. The short clip offers a rare, candid glimpse into the scale and craftsmanship of a professional Halloween prop manufacturer. It's a quick but compelling window into how commercial-grade monsters are brought to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,895 views
Severance Filming Locations – Exploring the Real Town of Kier!
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Severance Filming Locations – Exploring the Real Town of Kier!

This video takes fans of Apple TV+'s Severance on a real-world tour of the show's filming locations across Kingston, Beacon, NY, and Minnewaska State Park. The creator visits recognizable spots from the series, including the streets standing in for the town of Kier, a character's job interview location, a restaurant seen in the show, and the outdoor retreat setting. The video blends location scouting with fan enthusiasm, exploring how these real places translate to the show's unsettling atmosphere.

Creative Geekery· 14,447 views
Exclusive Interview with C.J. GRAHAM (Friday the 13th: Part 6) - Slash 'N Cast
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Exclusive Interview with C.J. GRAHAM (Friday the 13th: Part 6) - Slash 'N Cast

Slash 'N Cast hosts an exclusive interview with C.J. Graham, the actor best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives. The episode is part of the channel's ongoing horror-focused podcast and interview series. It offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a beloved slasher classic through the eyes of one of the franchise's iconic performers.

Slash 'N Cast· 14,108 views
Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks
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Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks

Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell — both known from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters — are shown painting Distortions Unlimited's Resurrection collector series latex masks, with additional painting work contributed by Tom Cassidy. The Resurrection line is a special series sculpted by Jordu Schell that pays homage to classic Distortions Unlimited Halloween masks. The short clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process behind these sought-after collector pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,733 views
Carrie Coon & Mckenna Grace talk Ghostbusters Sequel? Ghostbusters Day 2025
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Carrie Coon & Mckenna Grace talk Ghostbusters Sequel? Ghostbusters Day 2025

A lighthearted Ghostbusters Day 2025 interview filmed outside the iconic Ghostbusters firehouse, featuring Carrie Coon and Mckenna Grace chatting with host Matt Daniels of Creative Geekery. Topics range from the future of the Spengler family — including playful speculation about a Moon-set adventure — to costume comparisons between Ghostbusters jumpsuits and White Lotus wardrobe. The conversation is more celebratory fan content than in-depth production discussion, keeping things fun and informal with detours into craft services snacks and British chocolate preferences.

Creative Geekery· 13,578 views
Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music
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Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music

This short montage from Distortions Unlimited showcases the making of their Krazy Kristen animatronic, intercut with vintage production footage and set to music. It offers a stylized, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the long-running studio builds its monsters rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The video also nods to the company's four-decade history of crafting animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,278 views
CFX TOUR 2012
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CFX TOUR 2012

This video offers a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Composite Effects (CFX) facility, guided by Sam. Viewers get an inside look at the studio and operations behind one of the leading manufacturers of realistic silicone and latex wearable masks. It serves as both a brand showcase and an introduction to the CFX product line for fans and prospective customers.

CFX MASKS· 13,221 views
NEW Nancy Executions Revealed! | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game
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NEW Nancy Executions Revealed! | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game

This video covers a behind-the-scenes preview of the character Nancy in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, spotlighting newly revealed execution moves coming to the title. The hosts break down footage and details from an official 'Meet Nancy' featurette. It falls within the horror gaming news space rather than hands-on Halloween prop or haunt content.

Slash 'N Cast· 13,081 views
Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder
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Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder

This crew profile video introduces Mike Glover, known as 'The Mechanic' at Distortions Unlimited, a veteran prop and animatronic builder with over two decades at the company. Mike's background in farming and construction informs his hands-on approach to welding, mechanical design, and fabrication of the company's Halloween creations. The video is part of a series spotlighting the skilled individuals behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based manufacturer featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters. It offers an inside look at the craftsmanship and expertise that go into professional-grade Halloween animatronics and props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,525 views
FIRST LOOK at MICHAEL in HALLOWEEN KILLS! | Behind the Scenes BREAKDOWN!
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FIRST LOOK at MICHAEL in HALLOWEEN KILLS! | Behind the Scenes BREAKDOWN!

This video offers an early look and breakdown of Michael Myers's appearance in Halloween Kills, analyzing behind-the-scenes footage and details about the iconic character's updated look. The hosts discuss costume and design elements visible in early promotional or set material. It functions primarily as horror-news commentary aimed at fans of the Halloween franchise.

Slash 'N Cast· 11,042 views
Exclusive Interview With Adam Marcus | Writer/Director Jason Goes To Hell
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Exclusive Interview With Adam Marcus | Writer/Director Jason Goes To Hell

This episode features an extended interview with Adam Marcus, the writer and director of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, offering an insider look at the making of the film. Topics likely span creative decisions, franchise politics, connections to the Evil Dead universe, and working with Sean Cunningham. At nearly 50 minutes, it functions more as an in-depth conversation than a review or recap. Horror fans interested in the behind-the-scenes history of the Friday the 13th franchise will find substantial material here.

Slash 'N Cast· 10,992 views
How Fast Can Ed Paint a Latex Skull Mask? | Distortions Unlimited
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How Fast Can Ed Paint a Latex Skull Mask? | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds demonstrates how quickly a professional can paint a latex skull mask from base coat to highlights, offering a behind-the-scenes look at production-floor efficiency. The short clip reveals speed-painting techniques developed over decades of professional monster-making. It serves as both an entertaining time-lapse-style showcase and a practical glimpse into how high-volume Halloween prop studios streamline their finishing process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,974 views
CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You
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CFX Sparkles, Sunshine, Please & Thank You

This short video offers a candid, lighthearted look at a typical workday for Wes, co-owner of Composite Effects (CFX), a leading silicone mask manufacturer. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the daily rhythms and personalities that drive one of the Halloween industry's most recognized mask studios. The tone is informal and fun, giving fans a personal connection to the people behind the brand.

CFX MASKS· 9,976 views
Distortions Unlimited | Halloween Business Owners Marsha & Ed Edmunds Interview
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Distortions Unlimited | Halloween Business Owners Marsha & Ed Edmunds Interview

Distortions Unlimited co-owners Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub-Edmunds sit down for a candid interview covering their history and passion for Halloween manufacturing. The conversation ranges from personal topics like their scariest childhood movies to professional highlights including their favorite creations. As one of the haunt industry's most recognized manufacturers — known for animatronics, masks, props, and costumes, and featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters — their insights offer a rare look inside a major Halloween company.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,965 views
Distortions Classic Masks Nightmare 3 with Andromeda 3 | Ed & Blake Talk at Transworld
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Distortions Classic Masks Nightmare 3 with Andromeda 3 | Ed & Blake Talk at Transworld

At the Transworld trade show, Toxic FX artist Blake Phillips visits the Distortions Unlimited booth to chat with founder Ed Edmunds about how classic Distortions masks — specifically Andromeda 3 and Nightmare 3 — inspired his entry into the Halloween industry. The conversation highlights the lasting emotional and creative impact these vintage latex masks have had on collectors and professionals alike. Distortions Unlimited reflects on over four decades of mask-making and the community it has helped shape.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,865 views
Distortions Unlimited Ss Live Making Monsters
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Ss Live Making Monsters

This livestream takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at how their monsters and props are made. The tour stops by various stations, watching team members work through paint, welding, seaming, and pouring. It's a casual, real-time peek at a professional haunt-prop manufacturer's process rather than a step-by-step build guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,026 views
Recently at Field of Screams MT #working #timelapse #funny #fypシ゚viral
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Recently at Field of Screams MT #working #timelapse #funny #fypシ゚viral

This short-form clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at activity taking place at Field of Screams MT, a professional seasonal haunted attraction in Montana. The timelapse format condenses setup or operational work into a quick, engaging format. The lighthearted tone suggested by the 'funny' tag hints at candid or comedic moments caught on camera during haunt operations.

Horror 365· 8,990 views
Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton
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Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton

In this short behind-the-scenes clip filmed during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, renowned sculptor Jordu Schell shares his personal Distortions Unlimited latex mask collection. He highlights the Creeton mask — one of the first his parents ever bought him — offering a nostalgic glimpse into his connection with the brand. The masks featured were originally sculpted by Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds, and the footage was captured by Adam Taub as part of a Distortions documentary project.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,900 views
It's just one of those days #sixflags #fiestatexas #shorts
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It's just one of those days #sixflags #fiestatexas #shorts

A short-form clip capturing a scare actor moment during opening weekend of Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest 2023. The video leans into a playful 'one of those days' vibe, set against the chaos and energy of a live theme park haunt event. It offers a candid, fun glimpse into the scare actor experience at a major seasonal attraction.

SpookYouLaterz· 8,795 views
Giant Alligator Latex Prop Painting
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Giant Alligator Latex Prop Painting

This short takes you inside the Distortions Unlimited studio for a quick look at painting a giant alligator prop built from latex and foam. The clip highlights the finishing-paint stage of a large creature display from a veteran prop and animatronics maker. It's a brief behind-the-scenes glimpse rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,625 views
Halloween Animatronics That Were TRAPPED IN DEVELOPMENT | Animatronics That Almost Didn’t Release!!
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Halloween Animatronics That Were TRAPPED IN DEVELOPMENT | Animatronics That Almost Didn’t Release!!

This video explores Halloween animatronics that were announced, teased, or shown at trade events but ultimately never made it to retail shelves. The creator digs into the history of props that were stuck in development or quietly cancelled before release. It appears to draw on knowledge of major seasonal retailers and industry events like Transworld and HPE. Fans of Halloween prop collecting and animatronic history will likely find plenty to discuss.

Spooky Guy444· 8,438 views
The Stunts of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire...With Stunt Actor Acie Martin!
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The Stunts of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire...With Stunt Actor Acie Martin!

This short interview features stunt actor Acie Martin, who served as the stunt double for Phoebe Spengler (played by McKenna Grace) in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Martin shares what it was like performing stunts on the streets of New York City, including riding in the iconic Ecto-1 gunner seat. The conversation took place at the Ghostbusters Day 2024 fan event.

Creative Geekery· 8,408 views
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