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Creatures

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

117 videos

Transworld Halloween Show 2017 Tour | Haunted Halloween Animated Props Trade Show
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Halloween Show 2017 Tour | Haunted Halloween Animated Props Trade Show

This video offers a walkthrough tour of the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2017, one of the haunt industry's most prominent annual trade events. Filmed by Distortions Unlimited, it captures highlights from multiple vendor booths showcasing animated props, masks, costumes, puppets, animatronics, and special effects makeup. The footage provides a broad snapshot of the creativity and innovation on display across the professional Halloween and haunted attractions industry that year.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,466,632 views
2019 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2019 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full 2019 product lineup in this catalog-style video, covering animated props, static pieces, Shocktronics, and costumes. Highlights include named pieces such as Mr. Bubblebarf, Electric Chair Revenge, Chained Fury, and Giant Skull. The company, with over 40 years of experience, manufactures all products in the USA and has been featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. This is a broad overview rather than a build tutorial, making it ideal for haunters scouting new season purchases.

DistortionsUnlimited· 924,426 views
Medusa/Stone Makeup Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Medusa/Stone Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook walks viewers through creating a Medusa-inspired Halloween makeup look combining reptilian scale effects with a stone transformation aesthetic. The creator demonstrates body painting and detailed face makeup techniques to achieve a fantasy creature appearance. At just seven minutes, the video delivers a focused, step-by-step walkthrough suited to Halloween costume enhancement.

Madeyewlook· 741,470 views
Blade Vampire Makeup Tutorial
8:05
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Blade Vampire Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming walks viewers through a dramatic Blade-inspired vampire makeup look in under ten minutes. The tutorial draws on a mix of professional-grade face paints, eyeshadows, and eyeliner to build pale, veined, and darkened features characteristic of the horror-film vampire aesthetic. It blends accessible drugstore-style products with professional SFX brands, making the look achievable for makeup enthusiasts with some prior face-painting experience.

Madeyewlook· 541,118 views
2020 Halloween Props & Haunt Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2020 Halloween Props & Haunt Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited presents their full 2020 product lineup in this catalog-style showcase video, covering animated props, static props, Shocktronics, costumes, and masks. Highlights from the new-for-2020 collection include characters such as Demon Fury, Colossus, Wicked Wolf, and Jack Attack, alongside returning fan favorites like Kreepy Kids. The video is aimed at haunters at every level, from home haunt enthusiasts to professional attraction operators. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with television recognition from the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 472,383 views
2023 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2023 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full 2023 lineup of Halloween animatronics and props, spanning characters from a charging werewolf and a pumpkin witch to a giant reaper and a talking wizard. The catalog video highlights the brand's broad appeal, covering sci-fi horror, fantasy, and classic monster themes. With over 40 years of experience and US-based manufacturing, Distortions serves home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and themed entertainment venues alike. The video functions as a visual product catalog rather than a build or tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 346,750 views
Top Theme Park Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Top Theme Park Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their top-tier animatronic creations built for theme parks, amusement parks, mini golf courses, water parks, and haunted attractions. The company, with over four decades of experience, handles every phase of production in-house — from initial concept and sculpture to molding, painting, and final finishing. Featured pieces include standout characters such as a sleeping giant and an evil tree animatronic. The video serves as both a portfolio highlight reel and a testament to the studio's range and craftsmanship.

DistortionsUnlimited· 155,650 views
Spray Foam Display Creature Bust
20:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Display Creature Bust

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a creature bust display prop using spray foam as a primary construction material. The tutorial covers the hands-on techniques needed to create a monster-style bust suitable for haunted attractions or Halloween displays. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication process in a characteristic workshop style that balances creativity with practical prop-building know-how.

StiltbeastStudios· 88,780 views
Halloween Masks Convention Walk Through 4K | Mask Fest 2025
44:06
Other

Halloween Masks Convention Walk Through 4K | Mask Fest 2025

This 44-minute 4K walkthrough captures the Mask Fest 2025 convention floor, showcasing an extraordinary range of Halloween masks from independent makers, established companies, and collectors. Viewers get an up-close look at creations spanning vintage classics to cutting-edge designs in latex, silicone, and resin. The video is interspersed with interviews featuring the monster and mask makers behind the work, offering insight into their craft and creative process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 83,879 views
Make snakes
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Make snakes

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a simple, budget-friendly method for building realistic, posable snake props suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. The snakes are constructed from common hardware and craft store materials, resulting in pieces that hold a variety of poses and produce dramatic movement when attached to even lightly animated rigs. Each snake can be customized in color and pattern to add variety throughout a scene. The technique scales well, making it easy to populate an entire room with a convincing infestation.

StiltbeastStudios· 56,727 views
Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Attack Spider animatronic, a large fur-covered spider with fangs that lunges forward via pneumatic action to startle unsuspecting guests. The prop is designed for both home haunters and professional haunted attractions seeking a high-impact jump-scare effect. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration of the prop in action.

FrightProps· 55,941 views
2021 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2021 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited presents their 2021 Halloween product line in this short catalog-style showcase video. The lineup spans animated and static props, standing figures, and wall hangings — including standouts like the Pumpkin Stalker, a life-sized Edgar Allan Poe figure, Dragon Legends Wall Hanging, and several monster and zombie-themed pieces. All products are manufactured in the USA and are marketed toward haunters, home haunts, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks. The video serves as a visual buying guide for the brand's newest releases that season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 54,840 views
The Home Depot Halloween 2018
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Product Reviews

The Home Depot Halloween 2018

Haunt Former takes viewers on a walkthrough of Home Depot's 2018 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the retailer's lineup of decorations, animatronics, props, and masks available for the season. The video highlights a wide variety of characters and creatures including dragons, werewolves, skeletons, witches, and reapers. It serves as a practical shopping preview for haunters and home decorators looking to see what's available before heading to the store.

Haunt Former· 37,674 views
Ape Frenzy
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Prop Reviews

Ape Frenzy

This clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights an ape-themed animatronic creature prop. Given the minimal metadata, it appears to be a short showcase or demo of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial. Expect a look at the creature's movement and menacing presence as a haunt attraction piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,463 views
Go Armadillos Fright Fest High School #shorts #scary #monster
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Go Armadillos Fright Fest High School #shorts #scary #monster

A short-form clip captured at the Fright Fest High School themed scare zone inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas during Fright Fest 2023. Scare actors engage park guests with creature and monster characters under the playful 'Go Armadillos' school spirit theme. The video showcases live scare moments typical of the SpookYouLaterz channel's on-the-ground Fright Fest coverage.

SpookYouLaterz· 28,104 views
Howl-O-Scream Slider Scares | SeaWorld San Antonio | Opening Night!
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Howl-O-Scream Slider Scares | SeaWorld San Antonio | Opening Night!

This video captures opening weekend night two of Howl-O-Scream 2022 at SeaWorld San Antonio, with a focus on the event's slider scare performers in action. The creator shares an on-the-ground perspective of the Halloween festivities, highlighting energetic and intense performances from the entertainment cast. It offers viewers at home an immersive look at the event atmosphere even if they cannot attend in person.

SpookYouLaterz· 25,191 views
Howl-O-Scream Scares & Screams at SeaWorld San Antonio
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Howl-O-Scream Scares & Screams at SeaWorld San Antonio

This video captures a visit to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Antonio in October 2021, focusing on the scare zone experience and standout character performances. A relentless clown steals the spotlight with aggressive, crowd-pleasing scares throughout the evening. A Slenderman character also draws attention for entertaining guests with dancing and crowd interaction. The creator hints at additional footage from the night in a follow-up video.

SpookYouLaterz· 22,264 views
Halloween Props and Animatronics - Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props and Animatronics - Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited presents a showcase of their Halloween prop and animatronic lineup spanning 2023–2025, highlighting a wide range of creatures and characters suited for home haunts, professional haunted attractions, retail displays, and theme park events. The video features iconic offerings such as the Goblin Legend, Mummy Legend, Xenovore, Banshee, Mutant Legend, Haunted Tree, Pumpkin Witch, and Raptors, among others. Founded by industry veterans Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited is a well-regarded name in the professional haunt prop space. This catalog-style video serves as a visual reference for buyers and enthusiasts looking to explore what the company currently offers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,964 views
Distortions Halloween Animatronics and Props
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Halloween Animatronics and Props

This short compilation from Distortions Unlimited showcases a selection of their animatronic and prop lineup, including the Alien Parasite, Grim Death Reaper, Scare Wolf, Pumpkin Witch, Haunted Tree, and Krazy Kristen. The video gives viewers a quick look at the range of characters and motion effects the brand offers for the 2023 Halloween season. It serves as a product highlight reel suited for haunters and decorators scouting high-end animated pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,775 views
Lunar Psycho Wolf Big Mouth Mask | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Lunar Psycho Wolf Big Mouth Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review spotlights the Lunar Psycho Wolf entry in California Costumes' 2016 Big Mouth mask line. The host examines the mask's werewolf-themed design and overall presentation as part of the ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series. The video serves as a buying-guide style look at a retail Halloween costume accessory ahead of the 2016 season.

Haunt Former· 16,623 views
Add a motion sensor to a moving critter
12:57
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Add a motion sensor to a moving critter

This StiltbeastStudios tutorial is a follow-up to their Moving Critters video, showing how to add a simple motion alarm sensor to an existing critter prop so it activates automatically when guests walk by. The approach is ideal for scenes where a live actor isn't always available to trigger the effect manually. It's a practical, low-complexity upgrade that adds reactivity and surprise to any haunt environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,526 views
Skin n Bones
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DIY Animatronics

Skin n Bones

A brief showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring a gaunt, skeletal animatronic creature dubbed 'Skin n Bones.' The short clip leans on a hungry, emaciated theme to highlight the prop's unsettling look and movement. It functions as a quick teaser rather than a build guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,473 views
Attack Alligator
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Prop Reviews

Attack Alligator

This short clip showcases an animatronic attack alligator from Distortions Unlimited that lunges toward passing guests. The piece is designed as a startle effect, with the gator charging victims to deliver a sudden scare. It functions as a product showcase for a professional haunt-grade creature prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,946 views
Fright Fest Monsters Unleashed! #shorts
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Fright Fest Monsters Unleashed! #shorts

This short captures the opening night monster arrival ceremony at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest, showcasing the event's scare actors and themed characters in action. The clip highlights the energy and atmosphere of one of the park's signature Halloween nights. A coffin challenge reference adds an extra layer of dare-style Halloween fun to the festivities.

SpookYouLaterz· 15,243 views