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Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Props

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to show their Dirty Rat prop being painted and finished. The footage is sped up and set to music, offering a quick overview of the steps that bring the latex creature to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It's a glimpse at the professional finishing process behind their commercial Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,891 views
Drone Footage in the Distortions Paint Room | Behind the Scenes
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Other

Drone Footage in the Distortions Paint Room | Behind the Scenes

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,810 views
Stranger Things - The Real Filming Locations! - Starcourt Mall & Hawkins Lab
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Stranger Things - The Real Filming Locations! - Starcourt Mall & Hawkins Lab

This video takes viewers on a real-world location tour of Stranger Things filming sites in and around Atlanta, Georgia. The host visits the actual locations used for Starcourt Mall, Hawkins National Laboratory, and the iconic van flip scene from Season 1. It is presented as Part 1 of a multi-part series exploring where the show was physically shot.

Creative Geekery· 5,806 views
Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!

This highlight reel pulls entertaining and humorous clips from Making Monsters, the Travel Channel reality show centered on Distortions Unlimited — one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop, animatronics, and costume manufacturers. The compilation showcases the chaotic, messy, and geeky side of professional monster making, featuring company principals Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside guest collaborators including Jordu Schell and Alice Cooper. It offers a lighthearted, candid look at the people and personalities behind large-scale Halloween prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,733 views
Transworld Halloween 2024 SETUP
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Halloween 2024 SETUP

This video follows Distortions Unlimited during their second day of booth setup at the Transworld Halloween Show 2024. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into staging animatronics and props before the show opens. It captures the anticipation and effort of preparing a professional haunt-industry display.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,555 views
Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Behind the Scenes
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DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited showcases the multi-step process involved in crafting professional-grade Halloween monsters and animatronic props. Viewers get a glimpse into key production areas including the sculpting room, paint room, and pouring station. The video highlights the hands-on, artisan nature of the company's fabrication workflow. It serves as both a brand showcase and an inspiring peek into high-end Halloween prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,515 views
Making MONSTERS at Fear FACTORY #halloween #monster #spfx
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making MONSTERS at Fear FACTORY #halloween #monster #spfx

This video from the Haunted Attraction Network takes viewers behind the scenes at Fear Factory to showcase the monster-making process powering one of Halloween's professional haunted attractions. The focus appears to be on special effects makeup and character creation used to bring monsters to life for the haunt. With no runtime or description available, specifics are limited, but the title strongly suggests a behind-the-scenes look at SPFX artistry at a recognized professional venue.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,501 views
Charlie the Horse Visits Distortions (Arenus Equine)
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DIY Animatronics

Charlie the Horse Visits Distortions (Arenus Equine)

Distortions Unlimited, the professional prop and animatronics studio behind the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, welcomes back Charlie the Horse — a life-size animatronic equine built for Arenus, an equine health company. The studio originally fabricated Charlie's realistic digestive tract and animatronic systems for use at veterinary trade shows. This short video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the kind of high-end commercial animatronic work Distortions Unlimited produces beyond the haunted attraction industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,166 views
"Blink" Mold Destroyed by Mikey & Distortions Crew
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Other

"Blink" Mold Destroyed by Mikey & Distortions Crew

Mikey Rotella and the Distortions Unlimited team destroy the molds used to produce the 'Blink' mask, ensuring the run stays limited. The clip ties into the studio's Monster of the Month subscription program, where mold destruction makes each release a collectible. It's a short behind-the-scenes moment rather than a build or how-to.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,118 views
SCREAM 5 First Look! | BEHIND THE SCENES | Billy Loomis?
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Other

SCREAM 5 First Look! | BEHIND THE SCENES | Billy Loomis?

This short video from Slash 'N Cast covers early behind-the-scenes news and a first look at Scream 5, including discussion around the possible return of the Billy Loomis character. It appears to be a horror news and commentary segment rather than a Halloween crafting or haunt tutorial. The channel focuses on horror media coverage, podcasts, and community engagement across multiple platforms.

Slash 'N Cast· 4,991 views
Masters at Work - Distortions Unlimited #halloween #handmade
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Masters at Work - Distortions Unlimited #halloween #handmade

This video from the Haunted Attraction Network offers a behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited, a legendary name in professional Halloween prop and costume fabrication. The focus appears to be on the skilled artisans and craftspeople who bring terrifying creations to life by hand. Distortions Unlimited is well known in the haunt industry for large-scale, highly detailed props and wearable monsters.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,858 views
You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates
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DIY Props

You asked, I answered - Molding, Latex Mask Making, My Props, Merch Updates

Monster Tutorials hosts a Q&A session addressing viewer questions sparked by recent videos, covering topics such as latex mask making, plaster mold techniques, and an overview of the creator's own props. The video also includes a merchandise update and acknowledges collaboration with Allen from Stiltbeast Studios. It functions as both an informational follow-up and a behind-the-scenes look at the creator's workspace and projects.

Monster Tutorials· 4,775 views
Making Thrillvania Haunted House Park in Terrell, TX
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Thrillvania Haunted House Park in Terrell, TX

This short documentary from Haunted Attraction Network spotlights Thrillvania Haunted House Park in Terrell, Texas — one of the region's longest-running professional haunts. General Manager Michael Malec shares his personal journey from childhood volunteer at Verdun Manor to running the full multi-attraction park. The interview covers how the attraction has evolved and sustained itself over nearly four decades, with a focus on the 2022 season.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,522 views
Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked
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Other

Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked

This short behind-the-scenes interview with Wes from CFX Masks offers a glimpse into the making of 'Unmasked,' a production filmed over three weeks in the lead-up to Halloween 2011. The segment sheds light on the creative process and personalities behind one of the silicone mask industry's notable brands. It is a candid, conversational piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

CFX MASKS· 4,312 views
Day 1 at East Coast Haunters convention in Philadelphia #hauntedhouse #eastcoasthauntersconvention
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Day 1 at East Coast Haunters convention in Philadelphia #hauntedhouse #eastcoasthauntersconvention

A short first-day clip from the East Coast Haunters Convention in Philadelphia, captured by the Haunted Attraction Network. The video offers a quick look at the convention atmosphere and the haunt industry community gathered for the event. With no source description provided, specific details about exhibitors or sessions shown remain unknown.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,300 views
Scare Actors Will Eat Anything #halloween #hauntedhouse
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Scare Acting

Scare Actors Will Eat Anything #halloween #hauntedhouse

A short-form humorous clip from the Haunted Attraction Network highlighting the quirky, anything-goes culture of scare actors working in haunted houses. The title suggests a comedic or candid behind-the-scenes moment capturing the lighter side of haunt life. With no provided description or runtime, the exact content can only be inferred from the title and channel context.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,076 views
Distortions LiVE Paint Room Tour
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions LiVE Paint Room Tour

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed and Marsha lead a live walkthrough of the company's dedicated paint room, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how professional Halloween props get their finished look. Viewers get an inside glimpse into the production facility of one of the haunted attraction industry's most recognized prop makers. The tour highlights the scale and craftsmanship involved in bringing large-scale Halloween creations to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,000 views
BEHIND the SCENES TOUR at Halloween Costumes w/ CEO (2025 Animatronics, Warehouse & MORE!)
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Prop Reviews

BEHIND the SCENES TOUR at Halloween Costumes w/ CEO (2025 Animatronics, Warehouse & MORE!)

GMHaunts creator scores an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of HalloweenCostumes.com headquarters, guided by CEO Tom Fallenstein. The visit covers the company's offices, animatronics development area, historical spaces, and a large fulfillment warehouse. The video wraps with a candid sit-down conversation with Tom and a look at the brand's Scream-Savers deals program.

GMHaunts· 3,722 views
Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited | Monsters and Music
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DIY Animatronics

Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited | Monsters and Music

This video offers an archival, music-driven look inside Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop and animatronics manufacturers. Set to music rather than narration, the footage showcases the monster-making process from concept to finished creature. It serves as a visually engaging celebration of the craftsmanship behind professional Halloween masks, props, and animatronics. Fans of the brand and the broader haunt industry will find it an atmospheric tribute to the art of making monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,691 views
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story | Blu-Ray Unboxing and Review | Slash 'N Cast
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Other

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story | Blu-Ray Unboxing and Review | Slash 'N Cast

Slash 'N Cast hosts an unboxing and review of the Blu-Ray edition of 'To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story,' a documentary about the stuntman best known for portraying Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise. The video offers the hosts' impressions of the physical release and its contents. It serves as both a product showcase and a look at horror-icon culture for fans of classic slasher films.

Slash 'N Cast· 3,644 views
New! Catapult Falls Boat Reveal - Final Phase Construction Tour
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Theme Park Halloween Events

New! Catapult Falls Boat Reveal - Final Phase Construction Tour

This video covers a special media day at SeaWorld San Antonio where the new Catapult Falls ride vehicle boat was officially unveiled during final-phase construction. The host tours the construction progress and showcases the newly revealed boat ahead of the ride's planned summer 2023 opening. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the completion stages of this upcoming water attraction.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,617 views
Remember the Future: The Distortions Unlimited Story | Ed Edmunds Talks About Book
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Other

Remember the Future: The Distortions Unlimited Story | Ed Edmunds Talks About Book

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,584 views
Staff intro
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Other

Staff intro

CFX Masks celebrates April Fools Day with a tongue-in-cheek staff introduction video where team members appear in their own hyper-realistic silicone masks as their 'real' faces. The clip is purely comedic and leans into the brand's identity as a maker of premium silicone character masks. Music is provided by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio.

CFX MASKS· 3,503 views
Monster Tutorials Studio Tour and St Jude Swag Box Unboxing
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Other

Monster Tutorials Studio Tour and St Jude Swag Box Unboxing

This vlog-style video from Monster Tutorials offers a quick walkthrough of the creator's evolving Halloween studio space, giving viewers a peek at the workspace setup and organization. The second half features an unboxing of a swag box received from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, tying into the creator's charitable involvement. It's a casual, community-focused episode rather than a step-by-step tutorial. An IKEA tool and art cart is briefly highlighted as a recommended workspace item.

Monster Tutorials· 3,362 views
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