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793 videos

Alien Mask Originally Created with H.R. Giger's Molds
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DIY Props

Alien Mask Originally Created with H.R. Giger's Molds

Distortions Unlimited walks through the revival of a vintage Alien xenomorph mask originally cast from H.R. Giger's own molds in the 1980s. After reacquiring the original piece, the team created a new silicone mold, produced a clay cast, and refined it for rerelease as a wearable collector mask. The project was carried out in partnership with Fun.com, who held the official Alien license. Creator Ed also reflects on the mask's personal and historical significance to Distortions Unlimited.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,757 views
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Prop Reviews

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Distortions Unlimited showcases their Grumpy Grandpa animatronic, a fully self-contained character prop that combines movement, sound, and a water-spitting surprise to generate laughs and scares. The figure features multiple axes of motion — head rotation, mouth articulation, and a torso bend — paired with a library of grumpy audio tracks that culminate in a surprise water spit. Realistic detailing such as simulated chew residue on the beard reinforces the character illusion. The prop ships complete with its barrel seat, push-button trigger, audio amplifier, and controls.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,919 views
Mad Scientist Sci Fi Halloween Animatronic
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DIY Animatronics

Mad Scientist Sci Fi Halloween Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mad Scientist animatronic, an all-electric figure featuring smooth multi-axis movement driven by three cylinders — one for head rotation and two for arm articulation. The prop includes a built-in light and sound program and is mounted on a high-tech metal stand with integrated lighting. It is designed to suit a wide range of horror and sci-fi scenes, from Frankenstein laboratories to alien experiment setups. The clip also briefly features the separately sold Evil Brain prop as a complementary display piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,338 views
Distortions Unlimited Raw Archival Footage 2022
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Raw Archival Footage 2022

This archival footage offers an unfiltered look inside the Distortions Unlimited production studio during 2022, capturing artists at work on pieces including an Alien Xenomorph mask and Roswell Alien figures alongside various other Halloween props and animatronics. The raw, unedited audio preserves the ambient music playing in the studio that day, giving viewers an authentic fly-on-the-wall experience. It serves as a rare documentary-style glimpse into the workflow of one of the Halloween industry's well-known professional prop manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,212 views
Painting a Giant Skull Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited
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Painting a Giant Skull Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited

Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates his painting process on the company's Giant Skull talking animatronic. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional-level artistry that goes into finishing a large-scale Halloween animatronic prop. Viewers get an up-close view of the paint application techniques used to bring this skull character to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,060 views
Alien Standing Display in Paint at Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Alien Standing Display in Paint at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Roswell Alien standing display prop mid-production, giving viewers a look at the piece during the painting stage. The video highlights the level of detail and craftsmanship that goes into this commercially manufactured alien figure. It serves as both a product showcase and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how professional haunt props are finished.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,619 views
Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Animatronics Being Painted at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited showcases two of their flagship giant animatronics — Sleeping Giant and Colossus — captured mid-paint in the studio. It offers a rare look at the professional painting and finishing process applied to large-scale commercial Halloween animatronics. Viewers get an up-close glimpse at the scale and detail that goes into these professionally manufactured creatures.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,191 views
We Visited a Huge Collection of Distortions Halloween Animatronics and Props!
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Prop Reviews

We Visited a Huge Collection of Distortions Halloween Animatronics and Props!

Distortions Unlimited pays a visit to superfan Jamie Lee's impressive personal collection of their animatronics and props, captured the day after Halloween 2025 while everything was still set up from a party event. The video serves as an enthusiastic showcase of what a dedicated collector can assemble from one of the industry's most recognizable Halloween prop brands. It offers viewers a rare, real-world look at multiple Distortions Unlimited pieces displayed together in a home haunt context.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,697 views
Home Haunter With Huge Distortions Unlimited Prop Collection #halloween #halloweenprops
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Home Haunts

Home Haunter With Huge Distortions Unlimited Prop Collection #halloween #halloweenprops

The day after Halloween 2025, Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha paid a visit to collector Jamie's home to tour his extensive Distortions Unlimited prop collection. The short video showcases only a portion of his full display, which had been specially arranged for the visit following his Halloween night event. Jamie closes by praising the welcoming, supportive nature of the Distortions collecting community, which embraces everyone from first-time buyers to decades-long enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,337 views
A New Monster Baby Has Arrived at Distortions Unlimited!
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Prop Reviews

A New Monster Baby Has Arrived at Distortions Unlimited!

Distortions Unlimited unveils Morphee, a hand-crafted hollow latex monster baby mascot created for their annual Monster Day event in downtown Greeley, Colorado. Morphee marks the tenth and final Monster Day character the studio has produced over a decade of the tradition. The prop will become available for purchase online on August 22nd, coinciding with the Monster Day event.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,933 views
Electric Zombie Horror Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

Electric Zombie Horror Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Electric Zombie, a hand-crafted Halloween animatronic prop available exclusively through their website. The company is a long-established US-based manufacturer of professional-grade Halloween props, animatronics, masks, and costumes. This short video serves as a product spotlight for haunters and attraction owners seeking high-quality zombie-themed scare pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,793 views
Making Monster TV Show Intro with Distortions Unlimited
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monster TV Show Intro with Distortions Unlimited

This short video showcases the opening title sequence from Making Monsters, a Travel Channel series that followed Distortions Unlimited and their professional monster-making operation. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American studio with over four decades of experience crafting Halloween props and animatronics. The clip serves as a brand introduction and teaser for the channel's broader content library.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,630 views
Distortions Unlimited Nightmare 2 Mask Testimonial
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Nightmare 2 Mask Testimonial

A longtime Distortions Unlimited customer shares his personal testimonial about the Nightmare 2 mask at the Transworld Halloween Show. The collector recalls purchasing his first Distortions mask decades ago and still owns the original certificate of authenticity that came with it. The short clip highlights the enduring brand loyalty Distortions Unlimited inspires among serious Halloween mask enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,351 views
Making Giant Kong Animatronic By Hand
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Giant Kong Animatronic By Hand

Distortions Unlimited documents the professional creation of a giant Kong animatronic, starting from a hand-sculpted clay original and progressing through fiberglass mold making and foam-filled latex skin production. The build showcases the high-end fabrication pipeline used by industry professionals to produce large-scale creature animatronics for haunts and theme parks. The result is a massive, detailed gorilla figure suitable for high-impact haunted attraction or theme park installations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,183 views
Monsters with Charisma at Transworld Halloween 2026
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Monsters with Charisma at Transworld Halloween 2026

This short video captures booth testimonials for Distortions Unlimited at the 2026 Transworld Halloween trade show, highlighting the company's lineup of monster props celebrated for their personality and charisma. Attendees and fans speak to the appeal of Distortions' character-driven creature designs. It serves as a quick promotional snapshot of one of the haunt industry's prominent prop manufacturers on the trade show floor.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,787 views
We Used 2500 Pounds of Clay to Sculpt Our Kong Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

We Used 2500 Pounds of Clay to Sculpt Our Kong Animatronic!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a comprehensive 43-minute behind-the-scenes journey through the creation of their Kong animatronic gorilla head — a massive professional-grade figure that stands approximately 11 feet tall when raised. The build is documented from initial metal armature construction through clay sculpting, latex skin application, foam filling, mechanical rigging, and final paint and finishing. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds as a passion project, Kong features articulated mouth, head-turn, and independently moving eyes and eyelids, driven by heavy-duty cylinders. The finished prop ships with a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning lighting effects.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,320 views
Halloween 2026 Props and Animatronics
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Product Reviews

Halloween 2026 Props and Animatronics

This short product video previews Distortions Unlimited's 2026 lineup of Halloween animatronics, props, and decorations. It serves as a quick catalog showcase highlighting new characters built to deliver scares and visual impact. The clip is promotional in nature rather than an instructional build or hands-on review.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,488 views
2026 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Product Reviews

2026 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

This is a product catalog video showcasing Distortions Unlimited's 2026 line of Halloween props and animatronics aimed at home and professional haunters. It highlights characters such as the towering Ghost Revenant, Kong's giant gorilla head, Frankenstein's Monster, Grumpy Grandpa, Asylum Sam, Reptilian, Mad Scientist, Corpse Legend, and the actor-driven Savage Shock. Several pieces feature all-electric movement plus light and sound programs, with the manufacturer emphasizing durable, USA-made construction.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,183 views
We Make Giant Animatronics!
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DIY Animatronics

We Make Giant Animatronics!

This video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited as the studio creates oversized animatronic monsters built for haunts, Halloween attractions, and horror events. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's giant creature fabrication rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Featured creations referenced include large-scale figures such as a colossal sleeping giant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,198 views
Sculpting a Giant Kong Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited
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Sculpting a Giant Kong Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look from Distortions Unlimited follows the sculpting of a massive King Kong-style gorilla animatronic in their studio. It showcases the artistry and scale involved in creating a giant creature figure rather than a step-by-step home build. Viewers get an inside view of professional prop fabrication and animatronic character design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,373 views
Ghost Revenant Halloween Animatronic Stands 8.5 Feet Tall
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Prop Reviews

Ghost Revenant Halloween Animatronic Stands 8.5 Feet Tall

This short showcase introduces the Ghost Revenant, a new all-electric animatronic in Distortions Unlimited's Frightronic line. Standing roughly 8.5 feet tall, the towering ghost sways back and forth to create a floating illusion and uses an LED flame bulb to illuminate its eyes and mouth. It's built from latex over a foam-filled metal armature and runs on AC power without needing a compressor, aimed at both pro and home haunts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,240 views
Making Sleeping Giant Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Making Sleeping Giant Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows part of the build process for their Sleeping Giant animatronic. The footage focuses on trimming the giant figure in preparation for seaming during fabrication. It offers a glimpse into how a professional prop studio shapes a large-scale monster character.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,161 views
Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes | Getting Ready For Transworld Halloween 2026
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DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes | Getting Ready For Transworld Halloween 2026

This behind-the-scenes tour follows the Distortions Unlimited team as they prepare new creations for the 2026 Transworld Halloween Show. Viewers watch the crew inspect, sculpt, build armatures for, and paint a lineup of monsters and animatronic props, including pieces named Grumpy Grandpa, the Kong Armature, FrankenCats, Savage Shock, and Corpse Legend. It offers a look at the studio's prop-making process rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,427 views
Hyper-Volt Transfomers Halloween Haunt Decoration by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Hyper-Volt Transfomers Halloween Haunt Decoration by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases its Hyper-Volt Transformers, decorative metal set pieces built to complement a Frankenstein's Monster prop or stand on their own in sci-fi and lab-themed scenes. The towering structures feature interior lighting with a sound-activated mode that reacts to a character's audio track. Per the maker, the units are described as roughly 7 feet tall and lightweight at about 25 lbs each, and they are an optional add-on rather than a requirement for the monster prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,545 views