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Prop Manufacturing

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

12 videos

LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks
7:24
Prop Reviews

LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and AJ Good of House of Masks team up to trace the origins and production history of the iconic Liar Mask, most widely recognized through its association with Slipknot members Chris Fehn and Brandon Darner. Ed walks viewers through Distortions' in-house latex manufacturing process — from pouring and pulling to cutting and painting — while AJ brings deep expertise on Slipknot mask history and the specialized conversion techniques used to customize the Liar Mask. Distortions Unlimited is introduced as a veteran Halloween manufacturer with over four decades of experience in latex masks, props, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 72,724 views
Halloween Company Makes Christmas Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Christmas Special
18:04
DIY Animatronics

Halloween Company Makes Christmas Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Christmas Special

This Distortions Unlimited Christmas special takes viewers behind the scenes as the well-known Halloween prop and animatronic company pivots to building a holiday line. Filmed across 2010 and 2011, it follows the crew through designing, sculpting, molding, painting, and unveiling Santa and elf animatronics. The documentary-style piece highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting a haunt-focused studio to Christmas decor.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,514 views
Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited
18:36
Other

Dance with the Dead Tours Distortions Unlimited

The synthwave band Dance with the Dead visits the Distortions Unlimited workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at the prop maker's operation. The highlight is their new Dead Driver stage props, which the band planned to feature on the heads used throughout their tour. The video doubles as a showcase of the long-running American Halloween prop company and its work.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,022 views
Distortions Crew Feature: Janene | Customer Service & Halloween Sales
10:30
Other

Distortions Crew Feature: Janene | Customer Service & Halloween Sales

This crew feature puts the spotlight on Janene Johnson, a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member with over two decades of experience in customer service and Halloween sales. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the human side of one of the Halloween industry's well-known prop and animatronics manufacturers. Beyond her primary customer-facing role, Janene contributes to shipping, prop finishing, and facility tours, illustrating the versatility required of staff at a hands-on manufacturing company. Distortions Unlimited, known from the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, serves home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and Halloween retailers alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,940 views
Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited
8:02
DIY Props

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to show their Dirty Rat prop being painted and finished. The footage is sped up and set to music, offering a quick overview of the steps that bring the latex creature to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It's a glimpse at the professional finishing process behind their commercial Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,891 views
Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music
13:25
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath Painting | Behind the Scenes with Music

A sped-up, music-backed behind-the-scenes look inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room as their Scarecrow Wrath prop is airbrushed and finished. The video highlights the many steps and handcrafting effort behind a professional Halloween prop, with glimpses of other monsters being painted alongside it. It's a showcase of the company's painting process rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,310 views
Distortions Unlimited Preparing for Transworld's Halloween and Attractions Show next week #halloween
0:15
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Preparing for Transworld's Halloween and Attractions Show next week #halloween

This video follows Distortions Unlimited as they prepare for the upcoming Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show, one of the haunted attraction industry's premier trade events. The footage likely offers a behind-the-scenes look at the products and props they plan to showcase at the convention. As a well-known name in professional haunt manufacturing, their show prep offers insight into current trends in the industry.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,848 views
How Halloween Masks & Monsters Are Made | Distortions Unlimited On Channel 7 News Vintage Late 90's
1:58
Professional Haunted Attractions

How Halloween Masks & Monsters Are Made | Distortions Unlimited On Channel 7 News Vintage Late 90's

This vintage late-1990s Colorado Channel 7 news segment, reported by Anne Trujillo, takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited to see how their Halloween masks and monster props are produced. The short feature highlights animatronics such as the Electric Chair, an alien, and an alligator, alongside masks and scenes from the company's Brutal Planet haunted house. It serves as a nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at a well-known haunt prop manufacturer.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,292 views
Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE
15:50
DIY Props

Distortions Unlimited in the Paint Room LIVE

This live stream takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited paint room on a Friday afternoon as the team wraps up production. They show the painting and finishing stages for a batch of their Mutiny props along with a few Scare Wolf props and animatronics. It's a casual behind-the-scenes look at how a professional prop studio completes a production run rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,969 views
Distortions Unlimited Monster Crew | Janene Johnson
6:31
Other

Distortions Unlimited Monster Crew | Janene Johnson

This short profile video puts the spotlight on Janene Johnson, a long-tenured member of the Distortions Unlimited team, as she speaks with company head Ed Edmunds about her wide-ranging role at the company. Janene's responsibilities span customer service, shipping, trimming, hairing, and even conducting factory tours, giving viewers a candid look at the human side of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. The video is part of an ongoing crew-profile series designed to introduce the people behind Distortions Unlimited's US-made haunted attraction products to their customer base.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,319 views
Skullkrane on His Company, Opening a Storefront, and Manufacturing Animatronics | Channel 10/31 #3
25:00
Other

Skullkrane on His Company, Opening a Storefront, and Manufacturing Animatronics | Channel 10/31 #3

This episode of GMHaunts' Channel 10/31 interview series features Skullkrane, a YouTube creator who transitioned from showcasing his animatronic collection to founding his own Halloween company producing tabletops, props, and animatronics. The conversation offers a candid behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to design, manufacture, and sell original Halloween products as an independent brand. Skullkrane discusses launching his first exclusive animatronic release, which sold out rapidly, and shares what he's working on next. The episode is a compelling portrait of grassroots entrepreneurship within the Halloween community.

GMHaunts· 1,465 views
TransWorld Live: Season 6 - Episode 1: Season Premiere
55:37
Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live: Season 6 - Episode 1: Season Premiere

TransWorld LIVE kicks off its sixth season with a Halloween industry roundtable featuring guests from Universal Orlando and Distortions Unlimited. The episode captures the excitement of the Halloween season with insider perspectives from both a major theme park operation and a leading prop/costume fabricator. As a talk-show format program, it delivers industry buzz, guest insights, and community connection rather than step-by-step tutorials.

Transworld LIVE· 210 views