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

373 videos

That Little Monster tried to Eat Me! #shorts
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Costume Tutorials

That Little Monster tried to Eat Me! #shorts

A short-form clip capturing the energy of the San Antonio Zombie Walk, a community Halloween cosplay event held downtown. The creator attends in costume and gets a playful in-character scare from a fellow participant dressed as a little monster. The video celebrates Halloween cosplay culture and the communal spirit of themed walks and events.

SpookYouLaterz· 30,940 views
WRETCHED Electric Animated Horror Prop for Halloween, Haunts & Decorating
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Prop Reviews

WRETCHED Electric Animated Horror Prop for Halloween, Haunts & Decorating

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Wretched' animatronic prop in a short 4K product demo. The all-electric figure is designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer known for durable, high-quality horror props, costumes, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,941 views
Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a custom giant talking skull animatronic built for Monster Mini Golf. Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover walk through the painting and programming stages, highlighting the use of UV-reactive paint to make the skull glow under blacklight in its final environment. The studio draws on over four decades of professional monster-making experience to bring large-scale commercial animatronics to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,576 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
Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt. 2 | Monster Lab

In this second part of the Monster Lab paint series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited completes the paint job on a latex Gremlin mask. The episode focuses on the rub out painting technique used to bring depth and dimension to the creature's surface. It continues the studio's ongoing mask making and haunt prop tutorials.

DistortionsUnlimited· 27,919 views
awesome eyeball props
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DIY Props

awesome eyeball props

Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps walks through the process of building striking eyeball props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The video showcases the creative craftsmanship behind monster-themed Halloween props. It is part of the channel's broader series focused on professional-quality DIY haunt building.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,601 views
WTF is all she can say! #shorts #scare
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Theme Park Halloween Events

WTF is all she can say! #shorts #scare

A short-form clip capturing a live jump scare moment at SeaWorld San Antonio's Howl-O-Scream event, where a scare actor startles a guest into a priceless reaction. The video showcases the energy and effectiveness of Howl-O-Scream's scare zone performers. It's a fun, candid snapshot of the theme park's Halloween atmosphere.

SpookYouLaterz· 25,471 views
Fright Fest Monsters! #shorts #fiestatexas #frightfest
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Fright Fest Monsters! #shorts #fiestatexas #frightfest

A short-form clip capturing the roaming monsters and scare actors that prowl the fog-filled streets during Six Flags Fiesta Texas's Fright Fest event. Creatures of various kinds own the midways, surprising unsuspecting guests at every turn. The footage showcases the immersive street-entertainment side of one of the Southwest's major theme-park Halloween events.

SpookYouLaterz· 24,954 views
DIY Realistic Teeth Using Thermoplastic Beads - SO EASY
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Realistic Teeth Using Thermoplastic Beads - SO EASY

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting realistic-looking teeth for Halloween costumes and props using thermoplastic beads. The technique can be adapted to produce human, monster, or animal tooth sets, which are then stained and painted for an authentic, organic appearance. The process is presented as highly accessible, requiring only a small set of inexpensive materials. The result is a convincing wearable or prop-ready piece suitable for haunters and costume makers alike.

Monster Tutorials· 22,797 views
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
"Ape Rage" Crazy Animatronic Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

"Ape Rage" Crazy Animatronic Prop by Distortions

This short clip showcases "Ape Rage," an animatronic ape prop from Distortions Unlimited. The creature thrashes and moves with aggressive, violent motion and is paired with built-in audio for added effect. It's a quick demo highlighting the prop's behavior rather than a build or how-to.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,519 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 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
Selfies in a Coffin only $5.00 #shorts
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Selfies in a Coffin only $5.00 #shorts

A short clip captured at Monster Con's Halfway to Halloween event in San Antonio, showcasing a novelty coffin selfie experience available to attendees for a small fee. The video invites viewers to consider whether they'd be bold enough to hop in a coffin for a spooky photo op. It has a fun, lighthearted horror-convention vibe rather than a tutorial or walkthrough format.

SpookYouLaterz· 21,980 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
Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited shows master fabricator Ed Edmunds applying a base coat of paint to a Purple People Eater animatronic figure. The footage offers a rare look at the professional finishing process used on large-scale commercial animatronic props. The completed piece was destined for a Monster Mini Golf themed attraction, showcasing the kind of custom work Distortions Unlimited produces for entertainment venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,710 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
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
Here come the MONSTERS! #shorts
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Costume Tutorials

Here come the MONSTERS! #shorts

A short-form clip capturing the energy and variety of costumes at the San Antonio Zombie Walk, a downtown Halloween costume event. Participants show off creative monster, zombie, and pop-culture cosplay looks as they take over the streets. The video serves as a fun, visual highlight reel of the annual community gathering during spooky season.

SpookYouLaterz· 20,927 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
Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props
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Yard Haunts

Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props

Thornhill Woods is a long-running Canadian home haunt that has transformed a residential front yard into an elaborate Halloween cemetery display every October since 2004. The showcase highlights an impressive collection of Distortions Unlimited and Frightronics animated props, including fan favorites and newer releases. The video serves as both a yard haunt inspiration piece and a showcase for Distortions Unlimited's product lineup in a real-world home display context.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,424 views
Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Pumpkin Carving Tutorials - #pumpkincarving #halloweendecor #pumpkinart

SKS Props walks through the full process of transforming a craft foam pumpkin into a detailed Halloween prop, covering hot knife cutting, EVA foam and foam clay sculpting, and a multi-layer paint finish using acrylics and airbrush paints. A standout segment demonstrates how to craft convincing monster eyes from Christmas bulbs and foam clay, giving the pumpkin a creature-like personality. The finished piece draws inspiration from DnD mimic aesthetics, making it a unique display prop beyond a standard jack-o'-lantern.

SKS Props· 20,301 views
FRIGHT FEST 2021 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Fright Fest is BACK!
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Theme Park Halloween Events

FRIGHT FEST 2021 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Fright Fest is BACK!

This video covers opening night of Fright Fest 2021 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, offering a guided walkthrough of the park's Halloween offerings. The creator tours multiple scare zones including Soul Harvest and Hell Valley Cemetery, checks out Fright Fest merchandise, and provides an update on Dr. Diabolical construction progress. Scare actors roam the park as the night progresses, delivering scares throughout the grounds.

SpookYouLaterz· 20,105 views
Monsters Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe