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Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations for 2019, as debuted at the Halloween and Party Expo. The reel highlights a range of animated props spanning themes like zombies, skeletons, clowns, and aliens. Products are aimed at a wide market including professional haunted attractions, escape rooms, corn mazes, and home yard haunts. With over four decades in the industry, Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a trusted name in quality monster-making and haunt prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,571 views
CFX BOOGEYMAN Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX BOOGEYMAN Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases the Boogeyman, a creature silicone mask from Composite Effects, in this short movement demonstration video. The mask depicts an eyeless, amorphous horror entity designed around the classic closet-monster archetype. The clip highlights how the silicone material moves and flexes naturally on the wearer. It is offered in a male fit sizing, accommodating a range of head circumferences.

CFX MASKS· 22,539 views
Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!
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Prop Reviews

Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!

FrightProps showcases their 2019 lineup of ready-to-run animatronic talking skulls, walking viewers through three distinct models that differ in range of motion and complexity. The overview covers a standard skull with mouth and eye movement, a head-turn variant, and a top-tier three-axis model offering the most dynamic performance. Each model is positioned as a plug-and-play solution requiring no custom fabrication. The video serves as a buyer's guide to help haunters select the right tier for their needs and budget.

FrightProps· 22,483 views
Top 10 Monster Lab DIY Latex Halloween Mask Making Tips
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Top 10 Monster Lab DIY Latex Halloween Mask Making Tips

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds joins fellow artists to distill their professional Monster Lab instructional series into ten essential latex mask-making tips. The video covers the full pipeline from clay sculpting and mold making to painting techniques, including how to render convincing eyes and airbrush creature skin. It serves as a highlight reel designed to funnel viewers into the full-length Monster Lab episode series for deeper instruction.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,243 views
Halloween Animatronics & Haunted House Props Compilation | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Animatronics & Haunted House Props Compilation | Distortions Unlimited

This compilation showcases a wide range of animatronic props and haunted house pieces manufactured by Distortions Unlimited, spanning releases from 2017 through 2020. Featured characters include an Electric Chair, Demon Fury, Sleeping Giant, Evil Clowns, Zombies, Gargoyles, and a Wicked Wolf, among others. All products are made in the USA and marketed toward professional haunters, home haunters, theme parks, and Halloween enthusiasts. Distortions Unlimited is also recognized for their Shocktronics line and their appearance on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,037 views
Latex Halloween mask modification
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow (household paint and latex supplies)

Latex Halloween mask modification

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through how to repaint an existing latex Halloween mask to dramatically change its appearance. The core technique centers on a custom flexible paint formula that blends latex house paint, casting latex, and distilled water in equal parts. This approach keeps the paint from cracking or peeling as the mask flexes during use.

StiltbeastStudios· 21,985 views
Spinal Tap
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Prop Reviews

Spinal Tap

This is a showcase of "Spinal Tap," an animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. The clip appears to feature one of the company's professional-grade haunt creatures rather than a build tutorial. Based on the available metadata, specific details about motion, scale, or pricing are not provided.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,865 views
CFX UNBOXED Feature Length Documentary Trailer
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Other

CFX UNBOXED Feature Length Documentary Trailer

This short trailer promotes a feature-length documentary about Composite Effects (CFX), a Baton Rouge-based silicone mask manufacturer widely regarded as a leading supplier to the international haunt industry. The film goes behind the scenes at CFX during the 2011 Halloween season, chronicling the company's early growing pains on its rise to prominence. Fans of creature effects, horror props, and professional mask-making will get a rare insider look at the studio's operations and creative process.

CFX MASKS· 21,850 views
Demon Shock SCARES! Funny Scary Distortions Shocktronic at Transworld 2019
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Demon Shock SCARES! Funny Scary Distortions Shocktronic at Transworld 2019

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Demon Shock Shocktronic at the 2019 Transworld Halloween and Haunt trade show, capturing genuine crowd reactions including screams, laughter, and startled jumps. The Demon Shock is a wearable animatronic-style scare device designed for professional haunted attractions. It was among the most popular products Distortions Unlimited debuted at the event, joining an existing lineup of Shocktronic creations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,844 views
"Heartless" Gory Frightronic Haunt Prop
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Prop Reviews

"Heartless" Gory Frightronic Haunt Prop

This short showcase highlights "Heartless," a gory animated Frightronic prop from Distortions Unlimited depicting a bloodied female figure. The prop is fully electric and plug-and-play, producing a shaking motion paired with its own eerie soundtrack. It's pitched as a ready-to-use scare for a range of Halloween settings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,796 views
DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!

This Monster Tutorials project walks viewers through building a dramatic pile of skulls with a built-in fiery glow effect, described as an easy build with impressive visual payoff. The creator uses an airbrush for realistic flame and scorch detailing and integrates RGB rope lights to simulate flickering fire from within the skull pile. The finished prop is well-suited for both home haunts and professional haunt environments. Despite the striking result, the techniques involved are accessible to beginners.

Monster Tutorials· 21,628 views
Creeper Rising Animated Halloween Doll Prop
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Prop Reviews

Creeper Rising Animated Halloween Doll Prop

FrightProps showcases their Creeper Rising Animated Doll, a commercial haunted house prop featuring a sinister child character that rises from a crouched position to full height while its eyes illuminate and arms spread wide. The prop includes a moving mouth synced to a creepy, escalating audio script that shifts from innocent to menacing. Activation options include steady-on, try-me, and an IR sensor with a step-here pad for hands-free triggering. Its metal frame and included UL adapter make it a ready-to-deploy scare piece for indoor haunt environments.

FrightProps· 21,491 views
Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Grim Death, a nearly 11-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper prop designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. The figure dramatically leans toward guests and delivers a startling blast of air or water from its mouth. Built-in fog and lighting effects amplify the scare, and the prop reflects the company's four-decade legacy of USA-made monster fabrication.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,451 views
Witch Doctor Voodoo Priest Costume Tutorial
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

Witch Doctor Voodoo Priest Costume Tutorial

Monster Tutorials presents a quick and accessible DIY witch doctor/voodoo priest Halloween costume that reportedly came together in under an hour. The tutorial is aimed at haunters and Halloween enthusiasts who want a creepy, character-driven look without a major time investment. The New Orleans voodoo aesthetic gives the costume a distinctive, atmospheric flavor well-suited for Halloween night or haunt use.

Monster Tutorials· 21,413 views
Zombie SFX Gore Halloween Props Tutorial | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Zombie SFX Gore Halloween Props Tutorial | Monster Lab

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through adding realistic zombie eyes, goo, and gore details to a severed-head Halloween prop. This is episode 15 of the Monster Lab instructional series, which covers the full spectrum of mask and prop creation. The focus here is on finishing and detailing techniques that elevate a basic prop into a convincing undead showpiece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,408 views
Zombie Animatronic Graveyard Haunted Cemetery Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Zombie Animatronic Graveyard Haunted Cemetery Halloween Prop

This short showcase video features the Cracking Crypt, a zombie tombstone animatronic from Distortions Unlimited's Grave Buster Frightronic series. The prop is designed for cemetery and graveyard-themed scenes and suits a variety of settings including yard haunts, professional haunts, and corn mazes. Distortions Unlimited is a manufacturer and online retailer specializing in haunt props, masks, costumes, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,358 views
CBD1024 Clown Body Drop / PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CBD1024 Clown Body Drop / PoisonProps.com

The CBD1024 is a commercial-grade pneumatic clown animatronic from Poison Props designed to perch atop maze walls up to 8 feet tall. On trigger, the clown lunges forward with a bending torso, grabbing arms, and a side-to-side head turn for a dramatic scare effect. The unit ships fully assembled and plug-and-play ready, including a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio package with speaker and scream effect. It requires only an AC power supply and a compressed air source at 100 PSI to operate.

POISON PROPS· 21,296 views
PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props PWH1205 Possessed Wall Hanger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed female figure mounted high on the wall who bends backward 90 degrees, moves her arms, and swings her head side to side while screaming directly at patrons. The rig requires zero floor footprint and ships as a near-complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Only compressed air at 100 PSI and an AC power connection are needed to get the prop running. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms for added customization.

POISON PROPS· 21,261 views
Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a creepy rotten gourd Halloween prop from start to finish. The build centers on a foam gourd base that is distressed and detailed with acrylic teeth, resin cast eyes, and fly accents to sell the decayed look. Companion tutorials for the teeth and resin eyes are referenced, making this part of a broader prop-building series. The finished piece is designed to serve as a striking Halloween display centerpiece.

Monster Tutorials· 21,225 views
Night Freak Ripper Mask | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews$39.99

Night Freak Ripper Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review spotlights the Night Freak Ripper Mask, a Spirit Halloween product aimed at collectors and haunted house operators. The mask features two distinct scary faces in a single purchase, making it an unusual dual-sided design. At under four minutes, the video gives viewers a quick look at the mask's appearance and overall scare potential.

Haunt Former· 20,979 views
VUH1328 Victim Under House PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

VUH1328 Victim Under House PoisonProps.com

PoisonProps.com showcases the VUH1328 Victim Under House, a fully pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a trapped character who slides out nearly three feet from beneath a house facade, flailing arms, a rising torso, and a turning head before being yanked back under. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare sequence.

POISON PROPS· 20,896 views
CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Hero Hood
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Costume Tutorials

CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Hero Hood

CFX Composite Effects showcases the Hero Hood, a versatile silicone mask designed to serve both hero and villain characters. The hood is available in a wide range of colors and supports numerous customizable add-ons, making it adaptable to many character concepts. Its clean, archetypal design allows even small modifications to produce dramatically different looks — from insectoid creatures to patriotic warriors to brooding vigilantes.

CFX MASKS· 20,893 views
Radioactive ☢️ Zombie makeup #halloween #zombie #makeup
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Makeup Tutorials

Radioactive ☢️ Zombie makeup #halloween #zombie #makeup

This short-form video showcases a radioactive zombie Halloween makeup look, likely featuring glowing or toxic green color elements alongside classic undead prosthetics or paint. Produced by the Haunted Attraction Network, it appears to be a quick visual demo aimed at inspiring Halloween costume and makeup creativity. The radioactive theme adds a sci-fi horror twist to traditional zombie aesthetics.

Haunted Attraction Network· 20,851 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
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