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Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts

DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates latex prop painting techniques on a Gremlin Halloween prop in this quick clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The short showcases professional-level airbrushing on a finished latex piece, offering a glimpse into the coloring process used by experienced prop makers. Viewers are directed to the full Monster Lab episode on the channel for a complete walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,233 views

Alien Parasite Animatronic Jump Scares at Transworld Halloween 2023 Distortions Unlimited Booth

Alien Parasite Animatronic Jump Scares at Transworld Halloween 2023 Distortions Unlimited Booth

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic at the Transworld Halloween 2023 trade show, capturing real audience reactions to its high-impact jump scare sequence. The prop features a caged alien creature that appears safely contained behind plexiglass and metal before dramatically breaking free amid fog, emergency lights, and an audio evacuation alert. The result is a layered, multi-sensory scare experience that pays homage to classic sci-fi horror. Crowd reactions range from startled terror to delighted laughter.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,521 views

Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts

DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds, founder of the legendary Halloween prop and animatronics company Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates gremlin monster sculpting in this short-form clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The video offers a condensed glimpse into professional-level creature sculpting techniques developed over decades in the industry. It serves as a teaser for the full-length Monster Lab tutorials available on the channel, which cover the complete mask-making pipeline from sculpt to finished prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,300 views

Alien Parasite Scare at Transworld Halloween

Alien Parasite Scare at Transworld Halloween

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic in a live scare demonstration on the floor of the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2023. The prop is designed as a tribute to classic sci-fi horror cinema, lunging out to startle unsuspecting passersby. The clip highlights the piece's shock impact and production quality as a ready-to-deploy haunt attraction prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,666 views

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Grim Death, a nearly 11-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper prop designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. The figure dramatically leans toward guests and delivers a startling blast of air or water from its mouth. Built-in fog and lighting effects amplify the scare, and the prop reflects the company's four-decade legacy of USA-made monster fabrication.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,451 views

Alien Parasite Animatronic Sci Fi Horror Scare Prop

Alien Parasite Animatronic Sci Fi Horror Scare Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic prop, a sci-fi horror scare piece built around a containment-breach narrative. The unit features a detailed alien sculpt housed inside a high-tech enclosure complete with fog, emergency lighting, and an audio alert that sets the scene before the creature lunges forward. The multi-sensory sequence — sound, fog, and a sudden forward lunge — is designed to deliver a high-impact jump scare in haunt or theme-park environments. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established US manufacturer of professional-grade Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 25,738 views

Scare Wolf Animatronic Werewolf Prop Shakes Savagely by Distortions Unlimited

Scare Wolf Animatronic Werewolf Prop Shakes Savagely by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Scare Wolf animatronic werewolf prop in this short product demo. The figure is posed as a chained captive thrashing against its restraints before lunging forward in a jump-scare motion. Built by a company with over four decades of monster-making experience in the USA, this prop is marketed toward haunted houses, home haunts, and theme park events. The video serves primarily as a product showcase rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 41,364 views

Ancient Wizard Talking Animatronic Prop for Theme Parks and Haunts

Ancient Wizard Talking Animatronic Prop for Theme Parks and Haunts

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 Ancient Wizard animatronic, a professional-grade talking prop designed for theme parks and haunted attractions. The figure features synchronized mouth movement, articulated head and arms, and atmospheric effects including lightning, a glowing staff, and integrated fog. Built with a foam-filled latex skin over a realistic sculpt, the prop is positioned as a durable, high-quality centerpiece for large-scale installations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,321 views

Krazy Kristen Animatronic Shakes Crazy Trying to Escape Her Straight Jacket

Krazy Kristen Animatronic Shakes Crazy Trying to Escape Her Straight Jacket

Distortions Unlimited showcases Krazy Kristen, a professional-grade animatronic prop that violently thrashes as though desperately trying to escape her straight jacket. The demo highlights the prop's high-impact movement, detailed character sculpt, and a custom Von Charon straight jacket costume. Marketed toward haunted attractions, Halloween events, and serious home haunters, Krazy Kristen is positioned as a durable, ready-to-deploy scare prop. The short clip serves as a dramatic product reveal emphasizing visual detail and motion performance.

DistortionsUnlimited· 72,755 views

SCARY Yeti Monster Horror Animatronic

SCARY Yeti Monster Horror Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Yeti animatronic prop, a thrashing, shaking monster character built for haunted houses and dark Halloween attractions. The piece is manufactured in the USA by the long-established prop-making company. The video serves as a product showcase, highlighting the animatronic's aggressive motion and menacing appearance.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,267 views

2022 Transworld Halloween Show Extended Highlights | Props, Animatronics, SFX, Costumes

Professional Haunted Attractions

2022 Transworld Halloween Show Extended Highlights | Props, Animatronics, SFX, Costumes

This extended highlight reel takes viewers on a sweeping tour of the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show, one of the haunt industry's premier trade events. Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds leads the coverage, visiting booths across a wide range of vendors offering animatronics, props, masks, costumes, SFX makeup, lighting, and haunt technology. Vendor interviews are woven throughout, giving behind-the-scenes insight into the products and creators shaping professional haunted attractions. The video serves as both an industry showcase and a preview of what haunters and event producers can source for their builds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,445 views

Giant Haunted Tree Halloween Prop Decoration by Distortions Unlimited

Giant Haunted Tree Halloween Prop Decoration by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their giant Haunted Tree prop, a professionally handcrafted Halloween decoration standing approximately 9.5 feet tall — or up to 10 feet with arms raised. Built in the USA from latex, foam, and metal armature, the prop ships in five modular pieces for straightforward setup and compact storage. Poseable arms and fingers allow custom positioning, while an included LED flame bulb illuminates the glowing eyes and mouth for dramatic effect.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,606 views

Pumpkin Witch Halloween Prop with Creepy Haunted Jack-O-Lantern by Distortions Unlimited

Pumpkin Witch Halloween Prop with Creepy Haunted Jack-O-Lantern by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 Pumpkin Witch, a nearly six-foot-tall standing Halloween prop featuring a witch carrying a LED-lit jack-o-lantern. Built from latex and foam over an internal armature, she boasts hand-painted detail, poseable arms, and a custom-made costume. The prop is flat-backed with a metal stand and splits into two sections for easy transport and storage. She is presented as part of a broader line of pumpkin-themed props from the manufacturer.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,853 views

mutant legend prop

mutant legend prop

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds showcases the Mutant Legend, a new-for-2023 static standing prop born from demand following the brand's popular Mutant animatronic release. Standing over six feet tall, the piece is handcrafted in the USA from latex and foam over an armature and features expert hand-painting. The prop splits in half for easy transport and storage, and its bendable arms allow custom posing. It is aimed at haunters, home decorators, and professional event producers alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,252 views

London After Midnight Classic Horror Prop | Distortions Unlimited

London After Midnight Classic Horror Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'After Midnight' prop, a life-size standing figure inspired by the iconic Lon Chaney character from the 1927 silent horror film London After Midnight. Sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell, the prop is constructed from high-quality latex with a foam-filled interior and internal armature for structural support. It ships with a metal display stand and a battery-powered LED lantern to enhance the presentation. The piece is marketed toward home haunters, yard displays, and retail environments alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,626 views

Scary Jack O Lantern Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Scary Jack O Lantern Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases 'Jack Is Back,' a standing Halloween pumpkin prop featuring a knife and pumpkin guts detailing. The prop is manufactured in the USA and is part of the company's broader line of creepy pumpkin-themed Halloween pieces. It is suited for a range of applications including home decorating, haunted attractions, and theme park displays.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,014 views

Scary Mutant Halloween Animatronic | Distortions Unlimited

Scary Mutant Halloween Animatronic | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mutant animatronic prop in this short-form video, highlighting its shaking and spitting actions. The creature is designed to deliver a strong scare impact in a variety of settings including haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. As a manufacturer spotlight, the clip serves as a quick product demo rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,051 views

Halloween Scares | Yard Haunt Full of Distortions Props at Dick Van Dykes

Halloween Scares | Yard Haunt Full of Distortions Props at Dick Van Dykes

This video showcases a fully loaded residential yard haunt built around Distortions Unlimited props and animatronics on Halloween night 2022 at the home of Dick Van Dyke. Highlights include the Mutant animatronic — which shakes and sprays guests — alongside a Zombie Outbreak display, an Electric Chair, a Nosferatu figure, a creepy graveyard, and an evil pumpkin patch. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds appears in costume, personally scaring trick-or-treaters and passersby. The result is an impressive, high-production yard haunt that doubles as a real-world showcase for the brand's product lineup.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,609 views

Distortions Unlimited Masks in Music Explained by AJ Good of House of Masks

Distortions Unlimited Masks in Music Explained by AJ Good of House of Masks

AJ Good of House of Masks visits Distortions Unlimited for an inside look at the company's iconic vintage latex mask lineup, including pieces like the Liar, Baby Face, Hockey Mask, Mini Vampire, and Mini Alien. The conversation highlights how several of these masks found their way into the world of music, most notably worn by bands such as Slipknot and guitarist Buckethead. AJ examines original foam masters and discusses the history and cultural impact behind each design. It's a compelling crossover between Halloween prop heritage and mainstream music iconography.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,715 views

Its Not Easy Making Monster Videos | Behind the Scenes of Distortions Goes To Palefest Promo

Its Not Easy Making Monster Videos | Behind the Scenes of Distortions Goes To Palefest Promo

This short behind-the-scenes clip follows Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds, along with Adam, as they attempt to film a promotional trailer for Palefest 2022. The lighthearted video captures Ed struggling to deliver his lines while wearing the Creetonian Elder latex hands, highlighting just how tricky on-camera work can be. Palefest is a mask-focused festival hosted by The House of Masks, where Distortions Unlimited had a vendor booth that year.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,429 views

Making Monster Mini Golf Skull Animatronic | Inside Distortions Unlimited

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

Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited

DIY Animatronics

Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's Colorado workshop as the team races to fulfill Halloween 2022 orders for props and animatronics. The footage showcases the hands-on craftsmanship involved in producing pieces like a dragon head, an electric chair animatronic, and other creature-based props. Distortions Unlimited has over 40 years of experience creating professional-grade monsters, masks, and animatronics for haunted attractions, events, and home decorators. The video offers an energetic, fast-paced look at what goes into bringing high-impact Halloween creations to life at a commercial scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 31,755 views

Making the Last Creep Show Clown Animatronics this Halloween Season | Inside Distortions Unlimited

DIY Animatronics

Making the Last Creep Show Clown Animatronics this Halloween Season | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional prop workshop as the team races to complete the final batch of Creep Show clown animatronics before Halloween 2022. Viewers get a glimpse into the production floor where multiple large-scale animatronics are being finished and prepped for shipment to both home haunters and professional haunted attractions. The video highlights the scale and pace of a professional Halloween prop manufacturer with over four decades of experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,201 views

Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Professional Haunted Attractions

Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited during a single September 2022 workday as the team races to finish Halloween props, animatronics, and costumes before the season deadline. The episode centers on completing the Shock Clown costume alongside other pieces destined for shipment. It offers a rare, unfiltered look at the professional workflow and production pressure of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. Fans of monster making and industrial-scale Halloween fabrication will find it genuinely compelling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 80,029 views

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