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257 videos

The Newest UNRELEASED & SECRET Animatronics | Spirit Halloween's Canceled Animatronic Plans
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Prop Reviews

The Newest UNRELEASED & SECRET Animatronics | Spirit Halloween's Canceled Animatronic Plans

This video explores a collection of unreleased and canceled Spirit Halloween animatronics, drawing on information from the Spirit Halloween Wiki. The creator highlights concepts that were scrapped anywhere from a single season ago to nearly seven years back, showcasing ideas that never made it to retail shelves. It offers a fascinating look at the development process behind one of Halloween's biggest seasonal retailers and the creative directions they ultimately abandoned.

GMHaunts· 8,242 views
CFX Unmasked - Censorship
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Other

CFX Unmasked - Censorship

This short clip is a behind-the-scenes moment from the CFX Unmasked reality series, offering a humorous look at the production side of the show. The segment touches on the question of content censorship — specifically whether swear words will need to be bleeped depending on which network or platform picks up the series. A cast member named Diana provides an unintentional (and comedic) solution by self-censoring whenever the camera is nearby.

CFX MASKS· 8,217 views
Talking with Scare Actors be like... #halloween
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Scare Acting

Talking with Scare Actors be like... #halloween

A short-form comedic video from the Haunted Attraction Network that plays on the quirks and humor of talking with scare actors in a Halloween haunt context. With no runtime to speak of, this appears to be a quick, relatable bit likely aimed at the haunted attraction community. The content leans into the culture and personality of scare acting as a fun, lighthearted take.

Haunted Attraction Network· 8,123 views
CRUNCH Time - Documentary Episode #5 - Horror 365 - Field of Screams MT
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Professional Haunted Attractions

CRUNCH Time - Documentary Episode #5 - Horror 365 - Field of Screams MT

CRUNCH Time is the fifth episode in Horror 365's ongoing documentary series following Field of Screams MT, a professional haunted attraction in Montana. The episode title suggests a focus on the intense preparation and deadline pressure leading up to the Halloween season. As part of a serialized documentary format, it likely offers an inside look at the people, logistics, and creative work behind running a large-scale haunt. Viewers are directed to the attraction's ticketing site, indicating the haunt is actively operating or opening soon.

Horror 365· 8,068 views
Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited
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Other

Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited

The synthwave band Dance with the Dead visits the Distortions Unlimited workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at the prop maker's operation. The highlight is their new Dead Driver stage props, which the band planned to feature on the heads used throughout their tour. The video doubles as a showcase of the long-running American Halloween prop company and its work.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,022 views
WESBOT LIVE March 27th, 2024 - Join the livestream on cutting a NEW MASK: GEMINI!
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DIY Props

WESBOT LIVE March 27th, 2024 - Join the livestream on cutting a NEW MASK: GEMINI!

CFX Masks hosts an all-day livestream showcasing the robotic sculpting of their newest design, the Gemini mask, using their in-house Kuka 6-axis robotic arm nicknamed Wesbot. The workflow begins with a digital sculpt that is translated into a robot path program, allowing the machine to carve the bulk of the form from Monsterclay. Human artists then step in to add finishing details and refinements the robot cannot achieve, ultimately producing a wearable silicone mask. The stream offers an extended, real-time look at how professional-grade technology is integrated into high-end mask production.

CFX MASKS· 7,975 views
tech overview
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Professional Haunted Attractions

tech overview

A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the tech room powering Dark Hour Haunted House, led by a crew member named Jake. The tour covers a wide range of products and systems used to run a professional haunted attraction. It serves as a broad reference for haunters looking to understand how large-scale haunt technology is organized and integrated.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,947 views
Distortions Production Livestream June 2021
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Production Livestream June 2021

This Distortions Unlimited livestream offers a candid behind-the-scenes tour of their production facility during the busy 2021 Halloween season. Viewers get to watch veteran artist Ed Edmunds share painting tips, observe mold-making as the new Monster Day mascot is poured, and check in with various team members across departments including welding and office operations. It's an engaging look at the full workflow of a professional Halloween prop company gearing up for the season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,905 views
DRAGON ATTACK! The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio Tour London #harrypotter #dragon #london
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Theme Park Halloween Events

DRAGON ATTACK! The Making of Harry Potter, WB Studio Tour London #harrypotter #dragon #london

This video from the Haunted Attraction Network takes viewers behind the scenes of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, focusing on the dragon featured in the Harry Potter productions. It appears to explore the making and display of this iconic creature, showcasing the craftsmanship and spectacle involved. Given the channel's focus, the content likely draws parallels between Hollywood-level creature and set design and the world of haunted attractions.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,893 views
We Make Monsters - Marsha & Ed Owners of Distortions Unlimited
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Other

We Make Monsters - Marsha & Ed Owners of Distortions Unlimited

This short clip offers a personal glimpse into the lives of Marsha and Ed, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's most storied prop and animatronics companies. Sourced from a Great Big Story feature filmed roughly eight years ago, it celebrates their decades-long creative and romantic partnership. The piece leans more into the human story behind the brand than technical instruction, showcasing what it looks like to build a monster-making empire alongside a life partner.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,685 views
FIELD OF SCREAMS during East Coast Haunters Convention 2025 #halloween #hauntedhouses
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Professional Haunted Attractions

FIELD OF SCREAMS during East Coast Haunters Convention 2025 #halloween #hauntedhouses

This short video from the Haunted Attraction Network captures a visit to Field of Screams during the East Coast Haunters Convention 2025. It offers a glimpse into one of the haunt industry's notable professional attractions as experienced through a convention event. The clip appears to be a brief highlight or walkthrough segment tied to the EHC 2025 gathering.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,617 views
Steve Dash: Husband, Father, Grandfather | A Memorial Documentary | Full Movie
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Other

Steve Dash: Husband, Father, Grandfather | A Memorial Documentary | Full Movie

This fan-produced memorial documentary pays tribute to Steve Dash, the stunt performer best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part 2. Interviews with family members, fellow cast members, and horror community figures paint a personal portrait of Dash as a husband, father, and grandfather beyond his iconic role. The project was created with the cooperation of the Daskawisz family and released as a non-profit labor of love by Slash 'N Cast and Retro Redux Entertainment.

Slash 'N Cast· 7,484 views
HALLOWEEN KILLS Finished Filming! | NEW Behind the Scenes Photos!
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Other

HALLOWEEN KILLS Finished Filming! | NEW Behind the Scenes Photos!

This video from Slash 'N Cast covers news about the completion of principal photography on Halloween Kills, the sequel to the 2018 Halloween reboot. The host discusses behind-the-scenes photos and updates surrounding the production, including the involvement of Jamie Lee Curtis and John Carpenter. It is a news and commentary segment rather than a how-to or haunt-building video.

Slash 'N Cast· 7,322 views
Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited showcases two of their flagship giant animatronics — Sleeping Giant and Colossus — captured mid-paint in the studio. It offers a rare look at the professional painting and finishing process applied to large-scale commercial Halloween animatronics. Viewers get an up-close glimpse at the scale and detail that goes into these professionally manufactured creatures.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,191 views
Having fun while working! #halloween #music #Working #FOSMT #2025 #Upcoming 
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Other

Having fun while working! #halloween #music #Working #FOSMT #2025 #Upcoming 

This appears to be a short, casual behind-the-scenes clip from the Horror 365 channel, capturing the creator enjoying themselves while working on an upcoming Halloween-related project. The hashtags suggest a 2025 event or attraction build is in progress, with music adding to the upbeat mood. Very little detail is available given the lack of a description and zero-second listed duration.

Horror 365· 6,734 views
🤓 He’s having a rough day! #shorts #shortsfeed #funny
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Other

🤓 He’s having a rough day! #shorts #shortsfeed #funny

This short-form comedic clip from HauntScene appears to capture a lighthearted or humorous moment within the Halloween haunt community. With no description or runtime to draw from, the content seems to be a quick, personality-driven snippet rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It likely features a relatable or funny situation familiar to haunters and Halloween enthusiasts.

HauntScene· 6,636 views
Distortions Unlimited Youtube Membership Video
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Other

Distortions Unlimited Youtube Membership Video

This short video announces the launch of Distortions Unlimited's YouTube membership program. Members who join gain access to exclusive perks including live streams, behind-the-scenes footage, extended cuts, sneak peeks, early video access, and member-only polls. Non-members can still enjoy the channel's regular free content, such as Monster Lab episodes, product videos, and unboxings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,461 views
Director Mike P Nelson Reveals Why SWEET REVENGE was Taken Down
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Other

Director Mike P Nelson Reveals Why SWEET REVENGE was Taken Down

This short news segment from the Slash 'N Cast channel covers director Mike P Nelson's explanation for why his horror film Sweet Revenge was taken down or removed from availability. The video is framed as a horror news update rather than a tutorial or Halloween DIY content. At under five minutes, it functions as a quick industry news bite for horror movie followers.

Slash 'N Cast· 6,263 views
Dark Hour Video Shoot Behind the Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Dark Hour Video Shoot Behind the Scenes

Stiltbeast Studios takes viewers behind the scenes of a professional video shoot at Dark Hour Haunted House, revealing the monster-making craft that brings the attraction to life. The video offers an insider look at the characters, costumes, and props that populate one of the haunted attraction industry's notable venues. It serves as both a showcase of Stiltbeast Studios' fabrication work and a compelling promotional piece for the haunt itself.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,240 views
We Make Giant Animatronics!
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DIY Animatronics

We Make Giant Animatronics!

This video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited as the studio creates oversized animatronic monsters built for haunts, Halloween attractions, and horror events. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's giant creature fabrication rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Featured creations referenced include large-scale figures such as a colossal sleeping giant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,198 views
Distortions Unlimited Monster Factory Tour
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Other

Distortions Unlimited Monster Factory Tour

This short behind-the-scenes tour takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited, where owners Ed (in a house-made gorilla costume) and Marsha guide you through their facility. You get a glimpse of how their Halloween animatronics, props, and masks come together, along with introductions to some of the crew. It highlights a company that has been crafting monsters for haunts, horror, and themed attractions for over four decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,180 views
Why I Disappeared in October and almost missed HALLOWEEN
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Other

Why I Disappeared in October and almost missed HALLOWEEN

The creator of Monster Tutorials shares a personal vlog explaining their absence from the channel during October, touching on real-life events including a funeral and military honors that pulled them away from content creation. The video serves as a candid update for the channel's audience rather than a how-to tutorial. It also teases upcoming Halloween content and reminds viewers of community resources like Patreon and merchandise.

Monster Tutorials· 6,169 views
Distortions Crew Feature: Janene | Customer Service & Halloween Sales
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Other

Distortions Crew Feature: Janene | Customer Service & Halloween Sales

This crew feature puts the spotlight on Janene Johnson, a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member with over two decades of experience in customer service and Halloween sales. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the human side of one of the Halloween industry's well-known prop and animatronics manufacturers. Beyond her primary customer-facing role, Janene contributes to shipping, prop finishing, and facility tours, illustrating the versatility required of staff at a hands-on manufacturing company. Distortions Unlimited, known from the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, serves home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and Halloween retailers alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,940 views
Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales
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Other

Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Ed Edmunds sits down with sculptor and animator Greg Dykstra to discuss his career, including his time at Pixar and film work spanning titles like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Finding Nemo. The conversation centers on Dykstra's sculpting of the Frankenstein's Experiment animatronic prop for Distortions. It's an interview-driven look at the artistry and history behind a haunt prop rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,912 views