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Ghoul

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

118 videos

CD817 Ceiling Dweller PoisonProps.com
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CD817 Ceiling Dweller PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CD817 Ceiling Dweller is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed male character that lurks overhead and dramatically drops down toward guests upon activation, with accompanying multi-directional head movement. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Mounting hardware — four quick-link clips and four brackets — is included for straightforward installation. The character shell is interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering theme flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 2,760 views
NEW FOR 2020: LOOMING GHOUL ANIMATED PROP
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Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2020: LOOMING GHOUL ANIMATED PROP

FrightProps showcases the Looming Ghoul, a large animated archway prop designed to serve as a dramatic Halloween entrance. Standing approximately 10 feet tall, the ghoul features light-up yellow eyes, a rocking torso, and a moving mouth, while guests walk through a printed curtain beneath its spindly legs. The short video functions as a product showcase, highlighting the prop's key animated features and its potential as a party or haunt centerpiece.

FrightProps· 2,741 views
SL503 SKELLY LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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SL503 SKELLY LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The SL503 Skelly Lunger is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props that conceals a skeleton character low to the ground before launching it upward and outward approximately five feet while pulsing back and forth. The plug-and-play system ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, so no custom programming is required. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it easy to adapt the rig to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,695 views
DPF833 Drop panel flyer PoisonProps.com
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DPF833 Drop panel flyer PoisonProps.com

This short product showcase from Poison Props highlights the DPF833 Drop Panel Flyer, a commercial-grade animatronic that conceals a character behind a wall until a panel drops and launches the figure flying overhead at roughly eight feet. The prop features flailing arms and a side-to-side head movement, driven by a pneumatic scissor rig that mounts directly on top of maze walls. The package ships as a fully plug-and-play unit, bundling the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Only a compressed air supply and standard AC power are needed to run it.

POISON PROPS· 2,666 views
G815 Grendel PoisonProps.com
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G815 Grendel PoisonProps.com

The G815 Grendel from Poison Props is a massive plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic standing 8 feet tall with an 8-foot wingspan. It features multi-axis movement including arm lifts, elbow and shoulder articulation, and head and torso motion in multiple directions. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and professional attraction installations.

POISON PROPS· 2,622 views
SR732 Scarecrow Reacher PoisonProps.com
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SR732 Scarecrow Reacher PoisonProps.com

The SR732 Scarecrow Reacher from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that mounts to a standard 4×4 post. When triggered, the scarecrow figure lunges forward and raises its arms in a grabbing motion toward guests. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available for added scare impact. An optional metal base stand is also offered for freestanding installation.

POISON PROPS· 2,619 views
DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com
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DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the DP607 Drop Portrait, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic in which a framed portrait suddenly drops to reveal a ghoul torso that lunges forward with turning head and grasping hands. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play package complete with character, wall-mount drop mechanism, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package including screams. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional attractions. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing operators to swap themes without replacing the whole rig.

POISON PROPS· 2,581 views
IF505 Impaler Flailer PoisonProps.com
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IF505 Impaler Flailer PoisonProps.com

The IF505 Impaler Flailer from Poison Props is a fully pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a character impaled on a steel rod whose head moves up, down, and side to side while the arms flail in an unsettling, lifelike manner. It arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, and a full audio system with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The rig's compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional attraction environments. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to customize the prop's appearance across different themed spaces.

POISON PROPS· 2,519 views
HTD809 Hangman Thrasher Deluxe PoisonProps.com
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HTD809 Hangman Thrasher Deluxe PoisonProps.com

The Hangman Thrasher Deluxe from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a hanged corpse that snaps to life — lifting its head, grabbing with its arms, and kicking its legs as if fighting the noose. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. It is designed for professional haunted attractions and dark rides but can suit any operator with access to AC power and a 100 PSI air supply. A gallows structure is available as an optional separate purchase.

POISON PROPS· 2,514 views
DHT918 Dropping Hangman Thrasher PoisonProps.com
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DHT918 Dropping Hangman Thrasher PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their DHT918 Dropping Hangman Thrasher, a large-scale commercial animatronic featuring a zombie character that hangs with only its legs visible before dramatically dropping several feet while thrashing its head, limbs, and arms. The prop is a fully self-contained plug-and-play unit that ships with the character, dropping rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio package. Movements are described as fluid and organic, lending a convincing lifelike quality to the scare. It is designed for professional haunted attraction use, requiring adequate ceiling height, air supply, and AC power.

POISON PROPS· 2,420 views
Ceiling Surprise - Scary Hanging Prop
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Ceiling Surprise - Scary Hanging Prop

This FrightProps video showcases a ceiling-mounted animatronic figure that lurks overhead until triggered, at which point it dramatically drops down while performing multiple head movements. The effect is designed to deliver a startling overhead scare in haunted house environments. It demonstrates how vertical space can be weaponized for maximum guest fright.

FrightProps· 2,410 views
KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger PoisonProps.com
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KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger PoisonProps.com

The KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger from Poison Props is a commercial plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring a creepy child character that lurks around a corner before launching out at a 90-degree angle, raising an arm with a knife while the head moves up and down. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, plus a full audio package including a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight haunt corridors or dark ride installations. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to swap looks across compatible mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 2,360 views
CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber PoisonProps.com
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CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber PoisonProps.com

The CDG717 Chain Drop Grabber from Poison Props is a pneumatic overhead animatronic in which a chained ghoul character waits upright before dramatically lunging forward over a wall edge, reaching toward patrons below. The complete package includes the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio bundle with speaker and scream effect. The compact rig mounts directly on top of standard maze walls and is designed for plug-and-play installation. Interchangeable character skins allow operators to adapt the prop to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,296 views
FPB716 Fence Psycho PoisonProps.com
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FPB716 Fence Psycho PoisonProps.com

This Poison Props product showcase features the FPB716 Fence Psycho, a fully pneumatic animatronic of a female psycho character gripping a fence gate that rattles and bangs open and closed in a violent shaking motion. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, fence rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is included. Notably, characters can be swapped between different mechanisms to match any haunt theme.

POISON PROPS· 2,221 views
IL908 Inbred lunger PoisonProps.com
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IL908 Inbred lunger PoisonProps.com

The IL908 Inbred Lunger from Poison Props is a turnkey pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. The character waits in a head-down resting pose before launching forward approximately five feet with coordinated head and arm movements to grab at passing patrons. The package includes the character, pneumatics, rig, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio package with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. A wall panel is available as an optional add-on.

POISON PROPS· 2,217 views
TL611 THING LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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TL611 THING LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The TL611 Thing Lunger from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a creature torso that launches forward roughly five feet to startle guests. The figure performs a multi-axis sequence — raising one arm, swiveling and nodding its head, and pulsing its torso — all triggered automatically via an included motion sensor and pre-programmed controller. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The compact rig hides beneath a table and ships freight as a plug-and-play unit ready for haunted attractions, dark rides, or amusement park installations.

POISON PROPS· 2,205 views
C804 The Contortionist PoisonProps.com
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C804 The Contortionist PoisonProps.com

The C804 Contortionist from Poison Props is a full-sized pneumatic animatronic standing 74 inches tall that dramatically bends backward to 90 degrees while raising its arms and moving its head side to side with gurgling and screaming audio. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, and powered speaker. The rig has a compact footprint suitable for tight haunt spaces and is designed for immediate deployment in haunted attractions or dark rides. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering flexibility for different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,203 views
WC509 WALL CRAWLER PoisonProps.com
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WC509 WALL CRAWLER PoisonProps.com

The WC509 Wall Crawler from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that mounts to a wall and performs a multi-axis routine — crawling upward while turning its head and banging its hands against the surface. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package, bundling the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character heads are interchangeable across mechanisms, offering flexibility for different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,200 views
MG929 Mutant Grabber PoisonProps.com
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MG929 Mutant Grabber PoisonProps.com

The MG929 Mutant Grabber from Poison Props is a seven-foot pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted house and dark-ride environments. It lurks with its head down before lunging four feet forward out of a wall panel with coordinated head and arm movements to grab at passing guests. The system is fully self-contained — including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and optional audio package — making setup largely plug-and-play. Interchangeable character heads add flexibility for operators who want to adapt the look to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,197 views
THS603 2 HEADED SWINGER PoisonProps.com
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THS603 2 HEADED SWINGER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props THS603 Two Headed Swinger is a professional pneumatic animatronic featuring a two-headed monster character that rests quietly on the ground before rising to approximately 8 feet and swinging side to side with a turning head. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, including the character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. Its compact rig footprint allows flexible deployment either at ground level or rigged from above. Characters are interchangeable, making it adaptable to a variety of haunted attraction themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,110 views
LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com
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LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com

The LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster from Poison Props is a commercial-grade animatronic haunt prop featuring a boarded-up wall panel that lifts to reveal a ghoul character, which then thrusts its torso forward and swings its arm in a grabbing motion. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. It is designed for high-impact startle scares in professional haunted attractions and dark rides. All Poison Props characters are interchangeable across their mechanisms, offering flexibility for different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,040 views
FC512 CREEPER FLOOR CRAWLER PoisonProps.com
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FC512 CREEPER FLOOR CRAWLER PoisonProps.com

The FC512 Creeper Floor Crawler from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted houses, dark rides, and professional attractions. The character dramatically lunges out from beneath a table while turning its head and pounding the ground with its hands, triggered by an included motion sensor. A complete audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is bundled with the unit. Heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, offering flexibility in character theming.

POISON PROPS· 2,023 views
MBL602 MONSTER UNDER BED PoisonProps.com
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MBL602 MONSTER UNDER BED PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MBL602 is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a two-headed monster concealed beneath a full bed prop. On trigger, the bed lifts and the monster lunges upward approximately seven feet while its head sweeps side to side for maximum scare impact. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the bed, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Its modular character design allows different creature themes to be swapped onto the same mechanism.

POISON PROPS· 2,022 views
WAC719 Witch Around Corner PoisonProps.com
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WAC719 Witch Around Corner PoisonProps.com

The WAC719 from Poison Props is a professional-grade witch animatronic designed to hide flush against a wall corner and then swing out a full 90 degrees, bringing the character face-to-face with unsuspecting guests. The prop features multi-axis movement including arm lifts and head articulation, all driven by an onboard pneumatic system and a pre-programmed controller. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package with motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. The rig is sized to mount cleanly at a wall edge, making it suitable for haunted houses and dark rides.

POISON PROPS· 1,903 views