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tombstone peeper halloween 2011

by Hauntcast

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
3:04
Views
1,990
Published
Jul 2011

What this video covers

This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a creative animatronic tombstone prop that uses a salvaged wiper motor to produce a peeping or popping movement effect. The build demonstrates a clever low-cost approach to adding motion to a graveyard scene. At just three minutes, it offers a quick but inspiring look at the finished prop in action.

Key takeaways

  • Wiper motor repurposed to drive tombstone movement
  • Compact, graveyard-ready animatronic prop
  • Simple mechanical concept with strong visual impact
  • Good example of budget-conscious animatronic building

Who this is for

Home haunters and DIY prop builders looking for inspiration on adding motorized movement to graveyard scenes using inexpensive salvaged components.

Materials mentioned

  • wiper motor
  • tombstone

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