Halloween Universe

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Monster

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

328 videos

Turning Myself Into the Creature from The Quarry
11:48
Makeup Tutorials

Turning Myself Into the Creature from The Quarry

Madeyewlook transforms herself into the werewolf-like creature from the horror video game The Quarry in this sponsored makeup tutorial. The video follows her process of recreating the game's iconic monster through special effects makeup and creature application techniques. The result is a full character transformation tied to the game's launch campaign.

Madeyewlook· 40,640 views
GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their GCR1331 Giant Clown Reacher, a nearly 8-foot-tall pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered, the figure lunges forward, raises its arms with bending elbows, and turns its head side to side for a convincing startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 39,140 views
NL1114 NUN LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

NL1114 NUN LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props NL1114 Nun Lunger is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a demonic nun character that stands at six feet tall at rest, then explosively extends to eight feet while delivering multiple arm and head movements paired with a scream effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, bundling the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Its compact rig footprint makes it feasible for tight haunt corridors, dark rides, or walk-through attractions. Character shells can be swapped out to fit different themes, adding versatility to the investment.

POISON PROPS· 37,402 views
A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews$2448 plus $325 shipping (audio package extra)

A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com

The Abomination (A1221) from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed woman who floats in a wall corner before lurching forward, convulsing, reaching out, and turning her head. Designed as a corner-mount space-saver, the prop's full extension footprint is 80 inches from the corner. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also available.

POISON PROPS· 36,548 views
TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com

This product showcase video from Poison Props features the TOT1317, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic depicting a mob of trick-or-treater children that surges forward while a ghost rises, arms stab, and multiple heads animate simultaneously. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, bundling pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package. Multiple throw distances are available to accommodate different haunt layouts, and characters can be swapped to fit various themes. It is designed as a high-impact startle scare centerpiece for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 35,365 views
Zombie half mask sculpt
2:34:32
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Zombie half mask sculpt

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the process of sculpting a zombie half mask using water-based clay. The session covers the hands-on techniques involved in building a wearable prosthetic-style mask with creature and undead character. At over two and a half hours, this is an in-depth, real-time sculpting demonstration suited to serious artists looking to refine their craft.

StiltbeastStudios· 35,321 views
How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through his professional technique for painting and glossing eyes on Halloween props and masks. The tutorial reflects the industry-level craftsmanship that Distortions Unlimited is known for from their work in animatronics, props, and masks. It is part of an ongoing how-to series aimed at bringing professional haunt fabrication methods to a wider audience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 33,999 views
Make a Silicone half mask Mask $74
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DIY PropsIntermediate~$74

Make a Silicone half mask Mask $74

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of creating a wearable silicone half mask on a budget, with the finished project coming in around $74. The tutorial is aimed at haunters and prop makers who want a professional-looking result without a massive materials investment. At 23 minutes, it covers the core steps of silicone mask fabrication in a focused, practical format.

StiltbeastStudios· 33,549 views
sock mask tutorial part one
9:59
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

sock mask tutorial part one

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the first part of building a sock mask — a fabric-based wearable mask technique popular in haunted house and costume performance circles. The video covers foundational construction methods for shaping a sock into a functional character mask. As part one of a series, it likely focuses on the early stages of the build process.

StiltbeastStudios· 30,598 views
Funny Fat Gargoyle "Mr. Bubblebarf" Distortions Unlimited Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

Funny Fat Gargoyle "Mr. Bubblebarf" Distortions Unlimited Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases Mr. Bubblebarf, a humorous oversized gargoyle animatronic released for 2019. The prop's signature gag features the creature expelling smoke-filled bubbles, blending comedy with classic Halloween creature design. Distortions Unlimited is an established manufacturer of themed animatronics serving haunted attractions, theme parks, waterparks, and more, and has been featured on a television production about monster making. This short video serves as a product showcase for the character.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,838 views
How to Make a Two Piece Plaster Mold For Monster Hand Gloves | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Two Piece Plaster Mold For Monster Hand Gloves | Monster Lab

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, professional prop maker Ed Edmunds delivers a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough for creating a two-piece plaster mold intended for casting latex monster hand gloves. Ed covers every stage of the process — building the clay dam, mixing and applying plaster, reinforcing with hemp fiber, and finally separating and cleaning the finished mold. The tutorial is part of a larger multi-episode arc, following a previous episode focused on sculpting the original hand forms. Distortions Unlimited notes that home hobbyists should create two separate molds (one per hand) rather than a combined mold, which the studio uses for high-volume production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,210 views
Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape
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DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited features founder Ed Edmunds in the final stages of completing a large-scale animatronic gorilla prop known as 'Gorilla in a Cage.' Viewers get a rare look at the hairing and programming process that brings the creature to life, including its signature cage-shaking movement. The video highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Distortions Unlimited is known for in the professional Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,049 views
2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab
32:44
DIY PropsAdvanced

2 PART MOLD MAKING a Halloween Prop at Distortions Unlimited | Monster Lab

This behind-the-scenes Monster Lab tutorial from Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete 2-part plaster mold-making process for a Halloween prop called the Mutant Baby. Ed Edmunds seals the finished clay sculpture with spray paint, builds a clay dam to define the mold parting line, and hands off to Mondo who pours and completes the 2-piece plaster mold. The video explains how this plaster mold will be used to create a foam master, which then feeds into one-piece production molds — giving viewers a rare look at a professional prop pipeline from sculpt to production-ready tooling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,898 views
How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab
1:00:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,688 views
Spider Man
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Prop Reviews

Spider Man

Poison Props showcases their 'Spider Man' animatronic — a four-armed arachnid mutant creature designed for haunted house use. The prop features a covered face reveal paired with a sudden lunging forward motion, while all four arms open and close in an aggressive screeching display. It appears to be a commercial product available for purchase directly from the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 25,567 views
We Need To FINISH This 5000 Pound Gorilla Head Sculpture Today
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Professional Haunted Attractions

We Need To FINISH This 5000 Pound Gorilla Head Sculpture Today

Distortions Unlimited races against the clock to complete a massive gorilla head clay sculpture weighing between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds, built over a metal armature fabricated by their crew. The sculpture must be finished before a professional mold maker arrives on site, and keeping the clay from cracking under drying conditions is an active challenge. The finished piece is destined to serve as a photo opportunity at the Distortions Unlimited booth at the Transworld Halloween Show.

DistortionsUnlimited· 25,224 views
ST1326 Shock Therapy PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

ST1326 Shock Therapy PoisonProps.com

This short product showcase from Poison Props presents the ST1326 Shock Therapy animatronic, a fully pneumatic haunted attraction prop depicting a figure chained to a hospital bed convulsing under a simulated electric charge. The figure's body contorts dramatically in multiple directions while its arms pull against the chains and its head lifts and turns, all driven by an included programmed controller and triggered by a motion sensor. The complete package ships ready to run with bed, character, strobe headband, flickering overhead light, and pneumatics included. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 24,890 views
TH1119 THE HOST PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

TH1119 THE HOST PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases The Host (TH1119), a professionally built pneumatic animatronic featuring a tortured figure on a table whose chest plate rips away and launches upward at a 45-degree angle while the head rises and the legs kick. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, table, pneumatics, controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare experience.

POISON PROPS· 24,808 views
Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Wretched VCP Frightronic, an all-electric shaking animatronic prop as displayed at the Transworld Halloween show. This is a deluxe edition of the Wretched character, dressed in a custom Von Charon straitjacket for added theatrical impact. The prop ships with a downloadable Frightronic audio track, making it a plug-and-play scare solution. It suits a wide range of Halloween settings, from professional haunted attractions to home haunts and parties.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,735 views
LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com

The LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature from Poison Props is a professional pneumatic animatronic designed to lurk hidden beneath a laser swamp fog effect before dramatically lunging upward approximately five feet with a rising torso and articulated head movement. The plug-and-play unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making it ready for immediate installation in haunted attractions or dark rides. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to amplify the scare. Laser swamp lighting and fog equipment are sold separately.

POISON PROPS· 24,720 views
How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Carve a Foam Pumpkin Tutorial Scarecrow - EVA Foam Clay - Monster Eyes DIY Burlap Hat

SKS Props walks through a full scarecrow pumpkin build using a store-bought craft foam pumpkin as the base, enhanced with HD EVA foam and foam clay for sculpted details. The tutorial covers hot-knife carving, surface sealing, and a multi-step paint process combining Liquitex acrylics and Createx airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates crafting expressive monster eyes from clear Christmas bulbs and foam clay. The build is rounded out with instructions for a custom burlap hat, complete with a free downloadable PDF template.

SKS Props· 24,331 views
How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab
37:25
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a gory latex bloody eyeball Halloween prop. The build covers every major stage — sculpting in clay, making a mold, casting in latex, airbrushing detail, and finishing with blood effects. Distortions Unlimited is a respected name in professional Halloween manufacturing, lending real industry credibility to the techniques shown. At 37 minutes, the video is detailed enough to give beginners a solid foundation while offering useful refinements for intermediate makers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,219 views
Yeti Bloody Beast Animatronic for Haunted and Theme Attractions
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Yeti Bloody Beast Animatronic for Haunted and Theme Attractions

Distortions Unlimited showcases a custom giant Yeti animatronic built on their existing Bloody Beast platform, adapted to portray an Abominable Snowman character for haunted and themed attractions. The creature features savage movement, integrated sound, bloody detailing, and fur costuming to create an imposing, large-scale scare prop. This is a professional-grade product from a manufacturer with over four decades of experience in the Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,746 views
Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates their Giant Yeti Monster Hand animatronic, a large-scale professional prop in which each individual finger moves and grabs via a built-in program. The unit hangs from a chain secured to a solid overhead beam and requires an operator to trigger the programmed sequence while also manually pushing and swinging the hand for added effect. It ships with integrated controls, programming, sound, and a speaker, making it a turnkey solution for theme parks, haunted houses, and dark attractions. The prop is also available in alternate versions including a green monster hand and a gorilla hand variant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,470 views