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Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022

This behind-the-scenes look at the Distortions Unlimited studio in August 2022 captures the full production floor in peak-season mode. Viewers follow key team members — including co-founder Ed Edmunds — as they paint and finish Mutant animatronics, weld metal components, pour and cut foam props, and coordinate shipping logistics. The clip underscores just how labor-intensive and team-driven professional Halloween prop manufacturing really is at crunch time.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,812 views
Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?
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Makeup Tutorials

Monster Mask Massacre | How Many Latex Halloween Masks Can Distortions Paint?

At Monster Day 2022 in Greeley, Colorado, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds leads a high-energy live speed-painting demonstration on latex Halloween monster masks. After painting each mask on the spot, Ed tosses them into the crowd as prizes, turning the demo into an exciting spectator event. Monster Day is a broader Halloween and horror festival featuring costumes, animatronics, SFX makeup, vendors, and more, with proceeds supporting an anti-bullying initiative.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,935 views
Monster Day 2022 Festival in Greeley Colorado | Monsters, Costumes & Fun
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Monster Day 2022 Festival in Greeley Colorado | Monsters, Costumes & Fun

Monster Day 2022 is a Greeley, Colorado community festival centered on monster culture, featuring costumes, animatronics, SFX makeup, vendors, food, and a costume contest. The event was organized in partnership with the City of Greeley and local businesses, with proceeds benefiting the Don't Be A Monster anti-bullying initiative. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds and his crew put on a lively show by speed-painting latex Halloween masks and tossing them into the crowd as prizes. The festival also showcased Distortions' newest monster mascot, Rex, alongside previous mascots at their vendor booth.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,160 views
TRANSWORLD HALLOWEEN SHOW 2022 Highlights Tour | Haunt Animatronics, Props & Costumes
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Theme Park Halloween Events

TRANSWORLD HALLOWEEN SHOW 2022 Highlights Tour | Haunt Animatronics, Props & Costumes

This video offers a highlights walkthrough of the Transworld Halloween 2022 trade show, one of the industry's premier conventions catering to professional haunts, home haunters, escape rooms, corn mazes, and themed events. Filmed by Distortions Unlimited's Adam Taub, the tour showcases a wide range of vendors displaying animatronics, props, costumes, silicone masks, SFX makeup, and other creative Halloween products. It serves as both an industry overview and an inspirational resource for anyone involved in the Halloween and haunted attraction space.

DistortionsUnlimited· 300,885 views
2022 Halloween Animatronics & Props Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

2022 Halloween Animatronics & Props Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2022 lineup of Halloween animatronics and static props in this product catalog video. Featured highlights include the pumpkin-themed Jack Widow spider prop and Jack Is Back, the water-spraying Mutant monster animatronic, circus-themed Creepshow characters, a T-Rex wall mount, and the professional-grade Yeti. The company, a US-based manufacturer with over 40 years in the industry, serves everyone from home haunters to major theme parks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 79,448 views
Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a Halloween industry veteran with over 40 years in the business — pulls back the curtain on professional animatronic prop production. Viewers follow the team through multiple production stages, including the mechanical build of the Fartman and Demon Fury animatronics, sound selection, and a timed painting demonstration with Ed Edmunds and Tom. The roughly 30-minute runtime gives an unusually candid look at how a commercial Halloween prop company operates across its various departments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,172 views
Distortions Tours Massive Movie Prop & Memorabilia Collection at ICONS OF DARKNESS
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Tours Massive Movie Prop & Memorabilia Collection at ICONS OF DARKNESS

Distortions Unlimited's Ed and Marsha receive a personal guided tour of Icons of Darkness, reputedly the world's largest private sci-fi, horror, and fantasy prop collection. Hosted by actor, writer, and director Rich Correll, the walkthrough showcases screen-used costumes, original props, and memorabilia spanning dozens of landmark genre films. Correll shares behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating context about the artifacts throughout the tour. The exhibit, which displays a substantial portion of his private collection, is presented as a must-visit destination for genre fans.

DistortionsUnlimited· 122,247 views
Behind the Scenes of Monster Rock Frankenstein Assault Video | Makeup Application & Interview
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Makeup Tutorials

Behind the Scenes of Monster Rock Frankenstein Assault Video | Makeup Application & Interview

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their Monster Rock short film, which was created to showcase their Frankenstein Assault animatronic. Special effects makeup artist Dr. Justin Fear of Phobias FX Studios walks through the process of transforming actor Lucas Turner into a Frankenstein-style monster, sharing tips on airbrush FX, preferred materials, and breaking into haunt makeup. The behind-the-scenes footage also includes character direction from industry veteran Ed Edmunds, and the video culminates in the completed Monster Rock short film.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,367 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,955 views
Distortions Unlimited Getting Ready For Transworld 2022 | March Behind the Scenes Tour
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DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Getting Ready For Transworld 2022 | March Behind the Scenes Tour

Distortions Unlimited opens their workshop doors for a behind-the-scenes look at production life as the team prepares for Transworld 2022. Marsha guides viewers through multiple departments, showcasing the Creepshow clown animatronic, a Yeti prop mid-hairing in the paint room, and sculptor Tom Cassidy's work-in-progress Mutant spitting animatronic. Ed and Marsha weigh in on the Mutant sculpt's creative direction, offering a rare glimpse into the professional feedback loop that shapes finished haunt-industry products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,340 views
Visit Distortions MONSTER WORLD Museum in Denver Colorado
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Visit Distortions MONSTER WORLD Museum in Denver Colorado

Distortions Unlimited invites viewers to explore Monster World, their permanent interactive monster museum located in Denver, Colorado. The venue showcases the company's professional-grade animatronics, props, and fully realized creature scenes in a walk-through format. Visitors can get up close with life-sized monsters, zombies, gargoyles, and other creatures while snapping photos at themed exhibit stations. It operates as a family-friendly destination blending haunt-industry craftsmanship with immersive art installation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,995 views
Blood Shock Halloween Costume Scares Crew and Tours Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Blood Shock Halloween Costume Scares Crew and Tours Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Blood Shock costume in action as Ed Edmunds uses it to scare unsuspecting crew members on camera. The costume creates a convincing illusion of an upside-down figure appearing to run on its hands, which bystanders initially mistake for a hanging bloody body prop. The short clip blends product demonstration with real scare reactions, highlighting the costume's effectiveness as both a display piece and an active scare tool.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,596 views
Monster Tales: Morris Costumes & Distortions Unlimited Doing Business Together 40 + Years
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Monster Tales: Morris Costumes & Distortions Unlimited Doing Business Together 40 + Years

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited catch up with the Morris Costumes team at the 2021 Transworld Halloween Show, celebrating more than four decades of doing business together. The conversation spans multiple generations of the Morris family and longtime colleagues, offering a warm behind-the-scenes look at how enduring partnerships are built in the Halloween industry. Stories about company founders Phil and Amy Morris add historical depth to what is essentially a tribute to long-term collaboration and friendship in the haunt trade.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,401 views
Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props
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Yard Haunts

Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props

Distortions Unlimited documents their 2021 Halloween visit to Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver's home, where the legendary entertainer has been running a yard haunt for over five decades. The crew delivered and set up a range of Distortions animatronics and props — including a giant singing animatronic head performing Thriller with Van Dyke's own voice — and suited up in costumes to help scare and entertain guests. The evening also featured a live Halloween show with a ventriloquist, a puppeteer, and Dick and Arlene themselves dancing and singing. Behind-the-scenes footage of the crew meeting and having lunch with Van Dyke adds a personal, celebratory touch to the video.

DistortionsUnlimited· 73,565 views
Colossus Animatronic Finds Home With Brick Thunder | Distortions Visit & Transworld Halloween Show
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DIY Animatronics

Colossus Animatronic Finds Home With Brick Thunder | Distortions Visit & Transworld Halloween Show

Distortions Unlimited documents the delivery of their massive Colossus animatronic to customer Brick Thunder, who visited the studio to see the finished piece before it was showcased at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Convention. Standing over 11 feet tall when seated and reaching approximately 12 feet when fully upright, Colossus features mouth and eye movement, a sit-to-stand action, integrated fog, and synchronized audio. Brick Thunder's team also recorded a custom soundtrack for the figure before transporting it to their haunt. The video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Distortions Unlimited's craftsmanship and the scale of a professional-grade animatronic centerpiece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,416 views
Distortions Classic Masks Nightmare 3 with Andromeda 3 | Ed & Blake Talk at Transworld
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Classic Masks Nightmare 3 with Andromeda 3 | Ed & Blake Talk at Transworld

At the Transworld trade show, Toxic FX artist Blake Phillips visits the Distortions Unlimited booth to chat with founder Ed Edmunds about how classic Distortions masks — specifically Andromeda 3 and Nightmare 3 — inspired his entry into the Halloween industry. The conversation highlights the lasting emotional and creative impact these vintage latex masks have had on collectors and professionals alike. Distortions Unlimited reflects on over four decades of mask-making and the community it has helped shape.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,865 views
Mutant Animatronic Transworld Halloween Scares 2022 | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Mutant Animatronic Transworld Halloween Scares 2022 | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mutant animatronic prop on the floor of the 2022 Transworld Halloween & Haunt trade show, capturing candid scare reactions from attendees. The Mutant is a professional-grade sci-fi horror monster featuring rapid, aggressive movement and a water-spray mechanism that mimics spitting. The footage highlights real crowd reactions, effectively demonstrating the prop's scare impact in a live environment. Distortions Unlimited positions the Mutant as a flagship piece from their 2022 lineup, built for haunted houses, theme parks, and dark attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 27,294 views
Transworld Halloween Show 2022 Distortions Unlimited Booth Animatronics & Props
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Halloween Show 2022 Distortions Unlimited Booth Animatronics & Props

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a walkthrough of their booth at the Transworld Halloween Show 2022, showcasing a wide range of professional-grade animatronics and props. Featured pieces include large-scale creatures like Colossus, a T-Rex animatronic head, a Yeti, Mutant characters, and an Electric Chair animatronic, among others. The video doubles as both a product showcase and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the haunt industry's premier annual trade events. It serves as a useful reference for haunters scouting new animatronics and props for upcoming seasons.

DistortionsUnlimited· 44,195 views
Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show
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Prop Reviews

Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Creep Show' animatronic at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis. The piece features two clown figures — a large clown balancing a smaller one overhead — where the smaller clown rocks and kicks while the larger one lunges forward to deliver a jump scare when triggered. The demo captures real attendee reactions, giving haunters a clear sense of the prop's performance and scare impact. It blends dark humor with genuine fright in a single self-contained scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 42,069 views
Mutant Sci Fi Horror Animatronic Prop with Savage Movement by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Mutant Sci Fi Horror Animatronic Prop with Savage Movement by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2022 'Mutant' animatronic prop, a sci-fi horror creature designed for professional haunted houses, theme parks, and dark attractions. The prop is notable for its exceptionally fast movement and an integrated water spray effect that adds a visceral scare element. Distortions Unlimited highlights their longstanding reputation for building durable, high-quality animatronics for the haunt and horror industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 60,962 views
Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory

A lighthearted factory tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's longest-running professional prop and costume manufacturers, hosted by owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds alongside an uninvited gorilla visitor. The tour walks through key production departments including sculpting, welding, the paint room, pouring, and shipping. With over 40 years in the business, Distortions Unlimited supplies professional-quality animatronics, masks, props, and costumes to haunts and theme parks worldwide. The video blends humor with a genuine peek behind the curtain of large-scale Halloween manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,592 views
Evil Pumpkin Patch Halloween Props Scene by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Evil Pumpkin Patch Halloween Props Scene by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full evil pumpkin patch prop lineup in one cohesive, spooky scene. The display features five distinct jack-o-lantern characters — Jack is Back, Pumpkin Stalker, Jack Widow, Grizzly Gourd, and Jack Attack — all manufactured from durable materials. The video serves as a scene-inspiration piece for haunters looking to build a themed pumpkin patch environment. These props are positioned as versatile fits for haunted houses, yard haunts, corn mazes, and theme parks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,699 views
Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates their Giant Yeti Monster Hand animatronic, a large-scale professional prop in which each individual finger moves and grabs via a built-in program. The unit hangs from a chain secured to a solid overhead beam and requires an operator to trigger the programmed sequence while also manually pushing and swinging the hand for added effect. It ships with integrated controls, programming, sound, and a speaker, making it a turnkey solution for theme parks, haunted houses, and dark attractions. The prop is also available in alternate versions including a green monster hand and a gorilla hand variant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,470 views
Lullaby Halloween Animated Prop for Homes and Haunts
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Prop Reviews

Lullaby Halloween Animated Prop for Homes and Haunts

Distortions Unlimited showcases their classic 'Lullaby' animated Halloween prop — a skeletal nanny figure that rocks and sings a ghostly lullaby. The fully electric animatronic is part of their Frightronic line and is described as one of the brand's most popular offerings. It is designed to suit a range of spooky Halloween themes for both home haunts and professional haunt environments. Distortions Unlimited highlights their four-decade track record of manufacturing durable, quality monster props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,462 views