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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

Distortions LiVE Paint Room Tour
6:23
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions LiVE Paint Room Tour

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed and Marsha lead a live walkthrough of the company's dedicated paint room, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how professional Halloween props get their finished look. Viewers get an inside glimpse into the production facility of one of the haunted attraction industry's most recognized prop makers. The tour highlights the scale and craftsmanship involved in bringing large-scale Halloween creations to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,000 views
Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab
11:51
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Tips for Large Sculptures Using Armature, Anatomy and Tools | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab tutorial series, veteran sculptor Tom Cassidy of Distortions Unlimited shares practical tips for tackling large-scale clay sculptures, covering armature construction, anatomical considerations, and tool selection. A high-speed sculpting demo gives viewers a real-world look at his workflow in action. The episode is part of an ongoing series aimed at helping DIY enthusiasts build professional-quality Halloween props and masks. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known professional prop and costume house, lending the instruction credibility and depth.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,744 views
Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk
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Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,354 views
COLOSSUS Animated Prop | Halloween 2020 Distortions Unlimited Animatronics
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Prop Reviews

COLOSSUS Animated Prop | Halloween 2020 Distortions Unlimited Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited showcases Colossus, a massive new animatronic prop introduced for the 2020 Halloween and theme park season. Standing over 11 feet tall, the figure features articulated eyes and mouth, a stand-up motion sequence, and an integrated package of sound, fog, and movement. The video serves as a product demonstration, giving haunted attraction buyers and home haunters a look at the prop in action. Colossus is described as a more sophisticated relative of Distortions' existing Sleeping Giants line.

DistortionsUnlimited· 68,268 views
Demon Fury Scary Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020 | Haunt Props
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Prop Reviews

Demon Fury Scary Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020 | Haunt Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Demon Fury animatronic, a towering demon prop standing roughly 10.5 feet tall. The creature features head rotation, an articulated jaw, glowing eyes, growling audio, and integrated fog output. Built for maximum impact, it is positioned as a centerpiece attraction for professional haunts, theme park events, or ambitious home haunts. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American manufacturer with a reputation for durable, high-quality Halloween products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 41,902 views
WICKED WOLF Halloween Animated Prop | Distortions Unlimited 2020 Werewolf Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

WICKED WOLF Halloween Animated Prop | Distortions Unlimited 2020 Werewolf Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Wicked Wolf animatronic, a large werewolf prop released as part of their 2020 Halloween lineup. The video serves as a product reveal for this animated creature, highlighting its suitability for haunted attractions, yard haunts, home haunts, and themed events. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with decades of experience producing animatronics and Halloween props for both consumer and professional markets.

DistortionsUnlimited· 84,073 views
Monster World 2018 Tour | Animated Haunted House Props | Greeley, Colorado
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Monster World 2018 Tour | Animated Haunted House Props | Greeley, Colorado

This video offers a walkthrough tour of Monster World 2018, an annual animatronic showcase held as part of the Monster Day festival in Greeley, Colorado. The event is produced by Distortions Unlimited, one of the industry's well-known animatronic prop manufacturers, with lighting, audio, and set decoration handled by Blazen Illuminations. Viewers get an up-close look at a wide variety of animated monsters, scare props, shocktronics, and photo opportunities. It serves both as an entertaining attraction tour and an effective showcase of Distortions Unlimited's product lineup in a real-world haunt setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,011 views
Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!

This highlight reel pulls entertaining and humorous clips from Making Monsters, the Travel Channel reality show centered on Distortions Unlimited — one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop, animatronics, and costume manufacturers. The compilation showcases the chaotic, messy, and geeky side of professional monster making, featuring company principals Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside guest collaborators including Jordu Schell and Alice Cooper. It offers a lighthearted, candid look at the people and personalities behind large-scale Halloween prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,733 views
HALLOWEEN Trade Show DISTORTIONS Booth Mash Up | Haunted House Props Expo in St Louis
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HALLOWEEN Trade Show DISTORTIONS Booth Mash Up | Haunted House Props Expo in St Louis

This video offers a compiled walkthrough of the Distortions Unlimited booth at the HAA Transworld Halloween and Attractions Trade Show in St. Louis, drawing footage from four consecutive years (2016–2019). Viewers get an inside look at the company's range of professional-grade haunted house products, including animatronics, Shocktronics, masks, SFX pieces, and large-scale displays. Distortions Unlimited, a veteran Halloween manufacturer operating since 1978, is well-regarded in the haunt industry for handcrafted, durable creations. The video serves as both a brand showcase and an industry snapshot for haunt professionals and enthusiasts alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,526 views
Distortions Giant WEREWOLF Sneak Peek 2020 | Halloween Prop Sculpting Behind the Scenes
2:47
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Distortions Giant WEREWOLF Sneak Peek 2020 | Halloween Prop Sculpting Behind the Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited offers a rare look at the professional prop-making process as sculptor Tom Cassidy completes the head sculpt for a giant werewolf animatronic. Company owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds evaluate the piece alongside mold makers, focusing on whether the detailed teeth could create complications during molding and casting. The finished prop was slated to debut at the Transworld Halloween and Attractions show. WED clay — a water-based, slow-drying medium originally developed for Disney animatronic work — is highlighted as the sculpting material of choice.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,584 views
Mikey Rotella Talks Horror Movies & Thriller | Sculpting at Distortions Unlimited
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Other

Mikey Rotella Talks Horror Movies & Thriller | Sculpting at Distortions Unlimited

In this short behind-the-scenes segment from Distortions Unlimited, sculptor Mikey Rotella works on a gorilla sculpt while discussing his lifelong passion for monsters and horror. He reflects on the classic films that inspired him — including Dawn of the Dead, The Exorcist, and An American Werewolf in London — as well as more recent fare and pop-culture touchstones like Michael Jackson's Thriller. Rotella, who has appeared as a guest sculptor on the TV series Making Monsters, brings both professional credibility and genuine enthusiasm to the conversation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,013 views
SLEEPING GIANT Animated Prop Theme Park Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited
4:30
DIY Animatronics

SLEEPING GIANT Animated Prop Theme Park Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their large-scale Sleeping Giant animatronic, a handcrafted character capable of snoring, speaking, opening its eyes, and standing upright. The video features footage from multiple real-world deployments including Transworld, a private Lord of the Rings-themed event, and various attractions worldwide. A standout clip demonstrates the giant programmed to speak Spanish, highlighting the prop's multilingual audio flexibility. Built for durability, the piece has been installed across haunted houses, corn mazes, mini golf parks, and theme park-style events.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,436 views
Is Distortion's "Nocturnal" Mask Any Good? Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds Debate!
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Prop Reviews

Is Distortion's "Nocturnal" Mask Any Good? Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds Debate!

Industry legends Jordu Schell and Ed Edmunds go head-to-head in a candid debate about the merits of Nocturnal, a classic Distortions Unlimited mask from the 1980s. The conversation begins with Jordu sharing his appreciation for another vintage Distortions mask, Sycron, before pivoting to his thoughts on Nocturnal. This behind-the-scenes clip was captured during production of the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters, with the pair discussing the mask while working on the Shocktronic animatronic Goreliath.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,366 views
BEST Clay for Making Monsters! WED Clay Sculpting Demo | Monster Lab
45:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

BEST Clay for Making Monsters! WED Clay Sculpting Demo | Monster Lab

In this episode of Monster Lab, Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds makes the case for WED clay as his preferred medium for sculpting monster masks and large Halloween props. Originally developed for Disney animatronics, WED clay is a water-based, air-dry material prized for its smooth, pliable working properties and slower drying time — qualities Ed demonstrates hands-on with a monster mask sculpt. He also honestly addresses when oil-based clays may be the better choice, such as for SFX appliances or small figurines. The episode is part of a long-running tutorial series aimed at bringing professional prop-house knowledge to DIY builders.

DistortionsUnlimited· 82,849 views
Halloween Animated Prop | Twitch Frightronic Half Zombie by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Animated Prop | Twitch Frightronic Half Zombie by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Twitch, a rotted corpse half-zombie animatronic from their Frightronic series. The short demo highlights the prop's movement and ghoulish aesthetic, positioning it for use in yard haunts, haunted cemetery displays, and professional haunt attractions. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with over 40 years of experience producing Halloween props, masks, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,118 views
How to GLOSS Your LATEX MASK and Prop Eyes Tutorial Using Devcon Epoxy | Monster Lab
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $15

How to GLOSS Your LATEX MASK and Prop Eyes Tutorial Using Devcon Epoxy | Monster Lab

In this Monster Lab episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick technique for adding a realistic gloss to latex mask and prop eyes using Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear. The method is drawn directly from Distortions' professional production workflow for masks, props, and animatronics. At just four minutes, it's a compact, focused tutorial that can immediately elevate the realism of any finished latex piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,466 views
Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978

Distortions Unlimited is a veteran Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturer with roots going back to 1978, producing handcrafted masks, costumes, animated displays, and Shocktronics for haunts and themed attractions. This short promotional video highlights the company's reputation for quality and durability within the professional haunt industry. The brand is widely recognized, including a feature on the Travel Channel series 'Making Monsters,' led by owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,199 views
Distortions 2020 Halloween Props, Haunt Animatronics, Decorations
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Prop Reviews

Distortions 2020 Halloween Props, Haunt Animatronics, Decorations

Distortions Unlimited previews a selection of their 2020 Halloween product lineup in this short compilation, showcasing animatronics, Frightronics, and decorative props including standout pieces like the Giant Blazing Pumpkin, Demon Rising, and Nosferatu. The video serves as a catalog-style overview rather than a build tutorial, highlighting the range and quality of their commercially manufactured offerings. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American Halloween manufacturer supplying home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,323 views
Distortions Unlimited 2020 Props & Animatronics at the Halloween Party Expo & Hauntcon
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited 2020 Props & Animatronics at the Halloween Party Expo & Hauntcon

Distortions Unlimited previews their 2020 product lineup at the Halloween and Party Expo and Hauntcon, showcased within the Morris Costumes trade show booth. The short walkthrough highlights a wide range of animatronics and props, including Nosferatu, Jack Attack, Monster Kids, Kreepy Kids, Giant Blazing Pumpkin, and several graveyard-themed pieces. Distortions is a long-established American manufacturer known for durable, high-quality Halloween products suited to home haunts, professional attractions, and theme parks alike. Prices visible in the video reflect show wholesale rates and are not indicative of current retail pricing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,478 views
Gravestone Geezer Halloween 2020 Tombstone Prop with Zombie | Yard Haunt Animatronics
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Prop Reviews

Gravestone Geezer Halloween 2020 Tombstone Prop with Zombie | Yard Haunt Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Gravestone Geezer, a zombie-themed tombstone animatronic from their Frightronics product line. The prop is designed to fit naturally into cemetery, graveyard, yard haunt, and corn maze settings. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with over 40 years of experience producing Halloween masks, costumes, and animated props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,809 views
Graveyard Ghoul Frightronic Animated Halloween Prop | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Graveyard Ghoul Frightronic Animated Halloween Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Graveyard Ghoul, a zombie-rising animatronic from their 2020 Frightronics electric prop line. The prop depicts a ghoul emerging from a grave and is designed for use in yard haunts, home haunts, dark attractions, and theme park displays. As part of the Frightronics lineup, it represents the company's focus on durable, USA-made Halloween products with over four decades of manufacturing experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,642 views
MONSTER KIDS Creepy Cute Halloween Props | Distortions Unlimited 2020
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Prop Reviews

MONSTER KIDS Creepy Cute Halloween Props | Distortions Unlimited 2020

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Monster Kids prop lineup, a collection of creepy-cute child monster characters designed for a wide range of Halloween applications. The featured characters — Finney, Frankie, Gremly, Wolfie, Little Devil, and Marty — blend playful and unsettling aesthetics into ready-to-use decorative props. Made in the USA, Distortions Unlimited emphasizes durability and quality built on decades of monster-making experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,606 views
Creepy Evil Puppet Halloween 2020 Costume Prop | Billy Bite by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Creepy Evil Puppet Halloween 2020 Costume Prop | Billy Bite by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Billy Bite, a zombie child hand puppet from their Evil Puppet line, in this short product spotlight for Halloween 2020. The puppet features a flat-backed design with a built-in fake hand to sell the illusion that the performer is dragging the creature by its hair. Company owner Ed Edmunds demonstrates the prop in action, highlighting its versatility for haunted attractions, home haunts, and wearable costume use. Distortions Unlimited notes over four decades of USA-based monster manufacturing behind the product.

DistortionsUnlimited· 26,251 views
Giant Blazing Pumpkin Halloween Decor Prop | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Giant Blazing Pumpkin Halloween Decor Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Giant Blazing Pumpkin, a large flat-backed pumpkin skull prop crafted from latex and foam and finished with hand painting. The piece ships ready to hang via two top rings and includes a built-in flickering light that animates the eyes. At roughly 29×17×12 inches, it works equally well as a statement piece for yard haunts, home haunts, or professional dark attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,989 views