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793 videos

Demon Rising | Distortions Unlimited Halloween 2020 Animated Prop
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Prop Reviews

Demon Rising | Distortions Unlimited Halloween 2020 Animated Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Demon Rising animatronic prop, part of their 2020 Frightronic Halloween lineup. The piece is fully electric and features an up-and-down rising movement paired with detailed, durable construction. It is marketed as a versatile scare prop suitable for home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, and similar seasonal attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,775 views
Nosferatu Halloween 2020 Vampire Prop Display by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Nosferatu Halloween 2020 Vampire Prop Display by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds showcases their Halloween 2020 Nosferatu display prop, a roughly 6-foot-3-inch figure inspired by Count Orlok from the iconic 1922 German silent film. The piece was sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell and is rooted in the classic horror lineage tracing back to Bram Stoker's Dracula. The video serves as a product showcase highlighting the craftsmanship behind one of the season's standout commercial props. Distortions Unlimited is a well-established name in Halloween manufacturing, known for animatronics, masks, costumes, and more.

DistortionsUnlimited· 26,619 views
SHOCKING Cut Off Head Illusion at Transworld Halloween Show | Extreme Distortions
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Professional Haunted Attractions

SHOCKING Cut Off Head Illusion at Transworld Halloween Show | Extreme Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shock and Awe' severed-head illusion at the Transworld Halloween and Haunt trade show. The short clip highlights the company's reputation for pushing boundaries with animatronics, props, and illusion-based products aimed at the professional haunt industry. The piece functions as a product teaser, giving haunt buyers and enthusiasts a quick but striking look at the illusion in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,715,089 views
Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making
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Other

Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making

In this short interview-style clip, Ed Edmunds — co-owner of Distortions Unlimited and a veteran of the Halloween manufacturing industry — reflects on his lifelong passion for monsters, shares his favorite monster, and speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making monsters professionally. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, produces animatronics, props, masks, and costumes for haunted attractions, theme parks, and the broader Halloween market. Ed's career spans more than four decades and includes recognition through the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. The video offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset of one of Halloween's most influential craftspeople.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,550 views
Scary Kid Halloween Swing Animated Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Scary Kid Halloween Swing Animated Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Kreepy Kid Kiddyland Swing, an animated Halloween prop featuring a scary child on a swing. The short demo video highlights the prop's motion and eerie aesthetic, aimed at yard haunters, home haunters, and professional dark attraction operators. It is part of Distortions Unlimited's broader Kreepy Kid Series of animatronic props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,637 views
Scary Kreepy Kids Teeter-Totter Halloween Animatronic Prop
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Prop Reviews

Scary Kreepy Kids Teeter-Totter Halloween Animatronic Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Kreepy Kids Kiddyland Teeter-Totter, a professionally manufactured Halloween animatronic prop designed to bring unsettling childhood imagery to life. The short demo highlights the prop's movement and creepy aesthetic, making it suitable for haunted attractions, yard haunts, or large-scale Halloween events. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with a reputation for high-quality animatronics, notably featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,512 views
Jack Attack Halloween Frightronic Prop | Haunted Pumpkin Patch
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Prop Reviews

Jack Attack Halloween Frightronic Prop | Haunted Pumpkin Patch

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Frightronic animated prop, Jack Attack — a haunted pumpkin character that crawls and lurches back and forth as if alive. The short demo clip highlights the prop's motion and overall creep factor, making a strong case for ankle-level scares. It fits naturally into yard haunts, home haunts, and corn maze setups.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,722 views
Jack Attack | Haunted Pumpkin Halloween 2020 Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Jack Attack | Haunted Pumpkin Halloween 2020 Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Jack Attack, an animated Halloween 2020 prop styled as a menacing crawling jack-o-lantern. The prop moves back and forth to simulate a living, creeping pumpkin — designed to startle guests at ankle level. It is marketed as a versatile scare piece suitable for yard haunts, home haunts, corn mazes, and general Halloween decorating.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,809 views
TREX Sculpt in Danger! Distortions Making Monsters Behind the Scenes
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DIY Animatronics

TREX Sculpt in Danger! Distortions Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes clip from the Making Monsters TV show takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's studio as Ed Edmunds, Marsha Edmunds, Ryan Taub, Mondo, and the Warm Springs crew work on a large T-Rex sculpt — with some nail-biting drama along the way. Ed's genuine, bleeped-out reactions give the short video a candid, unscripted energy that fans of the show will appreciate. Distortions Unlimited is a well-established Halloween industry manufacturer known for animatronics, props, masks, costumes, and their Shocktronics line.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,519 views
Halloween Animated Maypole | Kreepy Kids Prop by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Animated Maypole | Kreepy Kids Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Kreepy Kids Kiddyland Teeter-Totter, an animated Halloween prop designed to add unsettling child-themed horror to haunted attractions, yard haunts, or Halloween events. The short demo highlights the prop's movement and eerie aesthetic. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer known for high-quality animatronics and props, with past recognition on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,620 views
Sculptor Jordu Schell asks Ed Edmunds for an Iced Coffee! | Distortions Behind the Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Sculptor Jordu Schell asks Ed Edmunds for an Iced Coffee! | Distortions Behind the Scenes

A brief, lighthearted behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring renowned sculptor Jordu Schell and company founder Ed Edmunds. Jordu was on-site collaborating on a new product for the 2020 Halloween season when the casual moment was captured. The clip offers a rare, candid glimpse into the working culture at one of the Halloween industry's most respected manufacturing studios.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,231 views
Zombie Photo Op for Halloween & Haunted Attractions | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Zombie Photo Op for Halloween & Haunted Attractions | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Zombie Photo Op prop, designed for haunted attractions, Halloween events, and parties. The piece doubles as a guest entertainment feature and a grassroots marketing tool — visitors photograph themselves with the prop and share images online, organically promoting the event. Operators can place their own logo or banner within the frame to ensure branding appears in every guest-shared photo. The video is a short product spotlight from a well-known Halloween manufacturing brand.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,353 views
Halloween Yard Haunt 2019 Decorations w/ Distortions Props
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Yard Haunts

Halloween Yard Haunt 2019 Decorations w/ Distortions Props

This short compilation showcases real-world yard and home haunts decorated with Distortions Unlimited props and animatronics from Halloween 2019, assembled from fan-submitted photos and videos. It serves as an inspiring lookbook of how hobbyists and enthusiasts deploy professional-quality manufactured pieces in outdoor settings. Distortions Unlimited is a Colorado-based Halloween manufacturer with over four decades of industry experience, known from the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,261 views
Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video follows Ed Edmunds and the Distortions Unlimited team as they design and build the USDI creature for the Star Trek Continues fan web series episode 'Come Not Between Dragons.' It offers a rare look inside the professional workflow of one of the Halloween industry's leading creature and prop fabrication studios. Distortions Unlimited is shown applying their expertise in animatronics, masks, SFX costumes, and props to a high-profile sci-fi fan production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,953 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,834 views
How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
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DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,468 views
Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton
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Prop Reviews

Jordu Schell First Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask | Creeton

In this short behind-the-scenes clip filmed during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, renowned sculptor Jordu Schell shares his personal Distortions Unlimited latex mask collection. He highlights the Creeton mask — one of the first his parents ever bought him — offering a nostalgic glimpse into his connection with the brand. The masks featured were originally sculpted by Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds, and the footage was captured by Adam Taub as part of a Distortions documentary project.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,900 views
Monster World 2019 at Monster Day Greeley Colorado
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Monster World 2019 at Monster Day Greeley Colorado

Monster World 2019 is a highlight reel from a professional walk-through attraction staged as part of Monster Day, an annual monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado. The experience was a collaboration between Distortions Unlimited, who supplied animatronics and Halloween props, and Blazen Illuminations, who handled lighting, set decoration, and audio. Costumed performers from Terror in the Corn and City of the Dead brought the environment to life. The footage showcases the scale and production quality achievable when multiple professional haunt vendors partner for a community event.

DistortionsUnlimited· 154,675 views
Slugger Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask Rerelease | Mask Fest 2019
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Prop Reviews

Slugger Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask Rerelease | Mask Fest 2019

Distortions Unlimited announces the limited rerelease of Slugger, a classic latex mask originally created in 1982 as part of founder Ed Edmunds' early collector line. New production pieces were cast from molds taken off the original foam master, preserving the vintage character's authentic look. The rerelease coincides with Maskfest 2019, making it a notable event for collectors and Halloween enthusiasts alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,127 views
Monster Day 2019 Amazing Photo Ops | Greeley, Colorado Festival
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Monster Day 2019 Amazing Photo Ops | Greeley, Colorado Festival

Monster Day 2019 was a downtown Greeley, Colorado Halloween festival showcasing a wide variety of photo opportunities for monster enthusiasts and families alike. The event featured an impressive lineup of Distortions Unlimited professional Halloween props, hearses, costumed characters, and unique artist creations. This short highlight reel gives viewers a quick tour of the festival's photo op selections and overall atmosphere.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,781 views
Monster Day Greeley 2019 Festival | Costumes, Fun, Photo Ops!
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Monster Day Greeley 2019 Festival | Costumes, Fun, Photo Ops!

Monster Day 2019 is a Greeley, Colorado Halloween and monster-themed festival showcasing costumes, animatronics, props, and live demonstrations in a family-friendly setting. Distortions Unlimited and Blazen Illuminations contributed a Monster World pop-up attraction to the event. The festival also featured a Halloween hearse show, sculpting and painting demos, SFX, live music, and a costume contest, drawing comparisons to events like Comic Con and Transworld.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,840 views
Monster Day 2019 Alien Mascot | Ed Edmunds Sculpting
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DIY PropsPro

Monster Day 2019 Alien Mascot | Ed Edmunds Sculpting

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited sculpts a new alien mascot character live for Monster Day 2019, the annual monster-themed community festival held in Greeley, Colorado. The piece continues a tradition of creating a unique creature mascot each year, following previous characters the Greeley Gremlin and Chewbe. This short video captures the sculpting process and invites viewers to suggest a name for the new alien. Distortions Unlimited is a professional Halloween manufacturer known for animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,531 views
How to Make Zombie Clothes & Costume DIY | Monster Lab
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

How to Make Zombie Clothes & Costume DIY | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 21 features Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walking viewers through how to create a convincing zombie costume from everyday clothing. This installment is part of a broader series that previously covered sculpting, molding, painting, and hairing a zombie mask, making it a natural next step for those following along. The tutorial targets Halloween celebrations, zombie walks, and costume parties, offering practical DIY techniques suitable for most skill levels.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,853 views
Mask Making Paint & Hair of a Fitted Latex Zombie Mask | Monster Lab
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Making Paint & Hair of a Fitted Latex Zombie Mask | Monster Lab

In Monster Lab Episode 20, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the complete painting and hairing process for a fitted latex zombie mask that moves with the wearer's face. The tutorial covers airbrushing techniques and hair application to achieve a realistic, wearable zombie look suitable for haunts, zombie walks, and Halloween events. As part of a broader DIY mask-making series, the episode focuses specifically on the finishing stages that bring a latex mask to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 46,136 views