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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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793 videos

Pumpkin Stalker 8 Ft Halloween 2021 Display with Evil Jack-O-Lantern Animated Props
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Prop Reviews

Pumpkin Stalker 8 Ft Halloween 2021 Display with Evil Jack-O-Lantern Animated Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Halloween prop lineup centered on a menacing 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker lording over a creepy pumpkin patch scene. Flanking the towering centerpiece are two smaller animated companions — Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd — which move, growl, and illuminate their eyes. The video is a product showcase reel suited for haunters evaluating props for yard haunts, corn mazes, or professional dark attractions. Note that the background audio heard in the video is not bundled with the props, though the animatronics do include their own audio download.

DistortionsUnlimited· 59,277 views
QUEEN ALIEN Life Size Xenomorph Aliens Display at Distortions Monster World
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Professional Haunted Attractions

QUEEN ALIEN Life Size Xenomorph Aliens Display at Distortions Monster World

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds showcase a life-size Queen Alien xenomorph on display at Monster World in Denver, Colorado. The piece was originally cast from authentic movie molds and produced in limited quantities — a run that has since ended. Monster World itself is a collaborative immersive experience between Distortions Unlimited and Blazen Illuminations, featuring cinematic environments filled with iconic creatures and characters from film, television, and the haunted attraction industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,961 views
Distortions Unlimited | Halloween Business Owners Marsha & Ed Edmunds Interview
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Distortions Unlimited | Halloween Business Owners Marsha & Ed Edmunds Interview

Distortions Unlimited co-owners Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub-Edmunds sit down for a candid interview covering their history and passion for Halloween manufacturing. The conversation ranges from personal topics like their scariest childhood movies to professional highlights including their favorite creations. As one of the haunt industry's most recognized manufacturers — known for animatronics, masks, props, and costumes, and featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters — their insights offer a rare look inside a major Halloween company.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,965 views
"Cuddles" BABY FACE Mask SLIPKNOT & Distortions Unlimited History w/ Ed & The House of Masks
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Prop Reviews

"Cuddles" BABY FACE Mask SLIPKNOT & Distortions Unlimited History w/ Ed & The House of Masks

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and mask historian AJ Good of House of Masks dive into the origin story of the iconic Baby Face mask worn by Slipknot's Greg 'Cuddles' Welts. Ed explains the creative concept behind the Baby Face design and offers a look at how Distortions paints their latex masks in-house. AJ contributes expert context on how Slipknot incorporated the mask into their visual identity and its place in theatrical mask history. Together, the two offer a rare blend of manufacturing insight and pop-culture documentation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 19,071 views
Remember the Future: The Distortions Unlimited Story | Ed Edmunds Talks About Book
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Remember the Future: The Distortions Unlimited Story | Ed Edmunds Talks About Book

Ed Edmunds, co-owner of Distortions Unlimited, introduces 'Remember the Future,' a book authored by Lee Lambert chronicling the full history of his company — from a one-man mask-making operation in a small apartment to a powerhouse in the haunted attraction industry. The first volume focuses specifically on Distortions' early latex mask era. Lambert, who previously documented Don Post Studios, was given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access by Edmunds and co-owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds. This short promotional video serves as a personal endorsement from the subject of the book himself.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,584 views
LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks
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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
Giant Halloween Skull Decorations
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Prop Reviews

Giant Halloween Skull Decorations

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of oversized Halloween skull props in this short product highlight reel. Three featured pieces — the Super Skull, Giant Blazing Pumpkin, and Stone Skull — are all hand-crafted in the USA from latex with foam filling. The Super Skull and Giant Blazing Pumpkin include built-in flickering light effects for added atmosphere. These large-scale props are positioned for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and yard displays alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,315 views
Giant Halloween Animatronics Compilation by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Giant Halloween Animatronics Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

This compilation showcases the impressive lineup of giant animatronic props manufactured by Distortions Unlimited, a company with over four decades of experience in the Halloween industry. The video highlights a wide variety of oversized creatures and characters — from demonic figures and werewolves to dragons and gargoyles — designed for use in haunted attractions, theme parks, and large-scale Halloween events. Each featured animatronic demonstrates the scale and detail that has made Distortions Unlimited a recognized name in professional Halloween manufacturing. The reel serves as both a product showcase and an inspiration resource for haunt operators and Halloween enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 54,128 views
Distortions Unlimited Time Machine to the Past | Employees and Scenes
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Distortions Unlimited Time Machine to the Past | Employees and Scenes

This archival retrospective video from Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a nostalgic look back at past employees and scenes from the company's history spanning over four decades of Halloween manufacturing. Founded by Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited is a well-known name in the haunt industry, recognized for animatronics, props, masks, and costumes. The clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the people and environment that built one of Halloween's most prominent prop and animatronics companies. Fans of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters will find this especially appealing as an insider look at the studio behind the show.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,362 views
"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps
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Prop Reviews

"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps

Ed Edmunds, founder of Distortions Unlimited, walks through the painting process for Fang, a latex Monster Buddy prop and 2020 mascot for the Monster Day festival in Greeley, Colorado. The demo highlights airbrush techniques used to bring Fang's character to life, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how professional-grade Halloween props are finished at Distortions Unlimited. The video also briefly introduces other characters in the Monster Buddies lineup, including the Greeley Gremlin and Chewbe. Fang and the other Monster Buddies are available for purchase through the Distortions Unlimited website.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,525 views
Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of their premium hand-crafted animatronic Halloween props in this short compilation reel. Featured pieces include Lullaby, Exorcism, Gravebuster Barb, La Llorona, Jack Attack, and Mother — each designed to deliver impactful scares for home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, and professional haunted attractions. All props are manufactured in the USA and branded under the Frightronic and Shocktronic lines. The video serves as a product highlight rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,411 views
Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Wretched VCP Frightronic, an all-electric shaking animatronic prop as displayed at the Transworld Halloween show. This is a deluxe edition of the Wretched character, dressed in a custom Von Charon straitjacket for added theatrical impact. The prop ships with a downloadable Frightronic audio track, making it a plug-and-play scare solution. It suits a wide range of Halloween settings, from professional haunted attractions to home haunts and parties.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,735 views
Monster Day 2020 Online Festival Video
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Monster Day 2020 Online Festival Video

Monster Day 2020 is Distortions Unlimited's annual monster-themed community festival, reimagined as an online streaming event due to 2020 circumstances. The nearly four-hour broadcast features Distortions founder Ed Edmunds speed-painting a run of masks, the reveal of a new Monster Day mascot, and the announcement of costume contest winners. The event also spotlights a tour of Greeley, Colorado and highlights Don't Be A Monster, a local anti-bullying organization supported by the festival.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,838 views
Introducing Monster Buddies Props for Monster Day 2020
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Prop Reviews

Introducing Monster Buddies Props for Monster Day 2020

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Marsha and Ed introduce their Monster Buddies prop line, spotlighting Fang — the brand-new 2020 mascot for Monster Day, a family-friendly monster festival held in downtown Greeley, Colorado. The latex figures are designed and handcrafted in-house at Distortions Unlimited and include characters from the Monster Kids and Kreepy Kids collections. The video serves as a short, enthusiastic product reveal timed to the Monster Day 2020 event.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,594 views
Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props
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Yard Haunts

Thornhill Woods Yard Haunt | Distortions Unlimited Featured Halloween Props

Thornhill Woods is a long-running Canadian home haunt that has transformed a residential front yard into an elaborate Halloween cemetery display every October since 2004. The showcase highlights an impressive collection of Distortions Unlimited and Frightronics animated props, including fan favorites and newer releases. The video serves as both a yard haunt inspiration piece and a showcase for Distortions Unlimited's product lineup in a real-world home display context.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,424 views
Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe
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Prop Reviews

Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds takes viewers behind the scenes of 'Shock and Awe,' the company's cut-off-head beheading illusion prop. The video walks through how the illusion works, highlights its key features, and explains how it can be integrated into a haunted attraction or themed venue. The segment wraps with a live demonstration of the illusion in action, with Ed playing the victim.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,712,649 views
Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases 'The Hand,' a large commercial animatronic prop built in a custom Yeti/snow beast configuration with giant claws. The prop features articulated moving fingers, a latex-and-foam exterior over a metal armature, and built-in monster sound effects. A company representative demonstrates the grabbing motion up close, highlighting the prop's scare potential. The video serves as a product showcase aimed at haunted attraction operators and Halloween enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,703 views
Giant Skull Entry Display | Distortions Behind the Scenes w/ Ed & Marsha
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Prop Reviews

Giant Skull Entry Display | Distortions Behind the Scenes w/ Ed & Marsha

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited offer a behind-the-scenes look at their Giant Skull Entry, a massive prop designed to frame a doorway or entryway. The piece is constructed from latex and foam over a metal armature and stands approximately 14 feet tall and 7 feet wide. In this short clip, the duo focuses on the aesthetic decisions around the skull's eye treatment. The prop is built to disassemble for easier transport and storage, making it practical for professional venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,318 views
Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape
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DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited features founder Ed Edmunds in the final stages of completing a large-scale animatronic gorilla prop known as 'Gorilla in a Cage.' Viewers get a rare look at the hairing and programming process that brings the creature to life, including its signature cage-shaking movement. The video highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Distortions Unlimited is known for in the professional Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,049 views
Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes
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Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes

This lighthearted compilation offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the longest-running Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturers in the USA. Featuring studio founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside their crew, the video showcases candid outtakes, mishaps, and bloopers from the monster-making floor. It doubles as an entertaining glimpse into the culture and personality of a professional Halloween production company with over four decades in the industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,177 views
Latex Mask Making Magic Formula & How to Mix Paint for Masks | Monster Lab
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Latex Mask Making Magic Formula & How to Mix Paint for Masks | Monster Lab

In this Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through the studio's proprietary 'magic formula' for mixing paint used on latex masks. The recipe combines indoor house paint, water, and mask-making latex to create a flexible, durable paint that adheres properly to latex surfaces. The tutorial is presented as a clear refresher of techniques covered across the Monster Lab series, making it easy for newcomers to get up to speed quickly.

DistortionsUnlimited· 37,791 views
Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder
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DIY Animatronics

Distortions Crew Feature: Mike "The Mechanic" | Animatronic & Prop Builder

This crew profile video introduces Mike Glover, known as 'The Mechanic' at Distortions Unlimited, a veteran prop and animatronic builder with over two decades at the company. Mike's background in farming and construction informs his hands-on approach to welding, mechanical design, and fabrication of the company's Halloween creations. The video is part of a series spotlighting the skilled individuals behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based manufacturer featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters. It offers an inside look at the craftsmanship and expertise that go into professional-grade Halloween animatronics and props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,525 views
Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew
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Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew

This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,105 views
Monster Tales: Growing Up A Monster Kid with Ed & Afton
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Monster Tales: Growing Up A Monster Kid with Ed & Afton

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Ed Edmunds sits down with Afton Kleinsorge and her parents Justin and Lindsey to explore what it means to grow up as a kid who loves monsters. The conversation covers personal experiences, challenges faced by a young monster enthusiast, and the parental perspective on nurturing that passion. It's a warm, community-focused episode that celebrates monster culture across generations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,553 views