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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

Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab
1:12:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mask Making Tools & Supplies with Ed Edmunds | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the essential tools and supplies needed to set up a home monster-making studio. The focus is on equipping beginners and enthusiasts with the foundational knowledge to start sculpting, molding, and painting Halloween masks and props the professional way. Drawing on Distortions Unlimited's deep manufacturing background, Ed shares practical guidance on material selection and studio organization. At 73 minutes, it's a thorough orientation for anyone serious about entering the craft.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,754 views
Monster of the Shadows #3 Collector Mask
1:22
Product Reviews

Monster of the Shadows #3 Collector Mask

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Monster of the Shadows #3 collector latex mask, a limited-edition release in an ongoing series dropped three to four times per year. Each mask is produced by a secret artist whose identity is kept under wraps until after shipment, with only a cryptic clue offered beforehand. Once production wraps, the molds are destroyed, making every entry in the series instantly collectible. This is a per-mask individual purchase rather than a subscription.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,950 views
Winged Dragon Animatronic Impressive Display Custom Paint
0:49
DIY Animatronics

Winged Dragon Animatronic Impressive Display Custom Paint

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Winged Dragon animatronic prop featuring a custom paint job commissioned for a Lord of the Rings-themed party in 2018. The piece is a large-scale medieval fantasy display prop with animated movement, demonstrating the studio's high-end creature fabrication capabilities. This short showcase highlights the visual impact and craftsmanship of the finished dragon in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,703 views
Gargoyle Stone Master Gothic Castle Animated Prop
0:50
Prop Reviews

Gargoyle Stone Master Gothic Castle Animated Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Stone Master Gargoyle, a fully animated Gothic castle prop featuring moving head and wings, integrated sound, and a built-in fog effect. The short demo highlights the character's imposing presence and suitability for high-impact Halloween environments. It positions the gargoyle as a versatile centerpiece for professional haunts, theme parks, and gothic-themed events.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,845 views
Gargoyle Shock SCARES | Halloween Costume
1:20
Prop Reviews

Gargoyle Shock SCARES | Halloween Costume

This short showcase video highlights Gargoyle Shock, a wearable Shocktronic animated costume prop from Distortions Unlimited. The clip captures live scare reactions, demonstrating the gargoyle character in action within a dark attraction or haunt environment. Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a leading manufacturer in the professional dark attraction industry, and this gothic creature offering reflects that pedigree.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,323 views
Monster Lab Trailer | Halloween Mask How To Tutorial
3:26
DIY Props

Monster Lab Trailer | Halloween Mask How To Tutorial

This trailer introduces Monster Lab, a multi-episode instructional video series from Distortions Unlimited hosted by industry veteran Ed Edmunds. The series promises to cover the full spectrum of Halloween mask and prop creation, including sculpting, painting, molding, and special effects. Guest artists are featured alongside Edmunds, offering viewers exposure to a variety of professional techniques and styles.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,155 views
Monster Tales: Mikey Rotella Sculpts Interpretation of God
6:21
Other

Monster Tales: Mikey Rotella Sculpts Interpretation of God

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, renowned sculptor Mikey Rotella shares the personal story behind one of his more unconventional pieces — a sculpted interpretation of God, created as a gift for his Italian grandfather. The short interview-format video offers an intimate glimpse into Rotella's creative mindset and the emotional context that drives his work. It's a compelling blend of personal narrative and professional artistry from one of the haunt industry's respected sculptors.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,351 views
Monster Day Greeley 2018
11:49
Other

Monster Day Greeley 2018

Monster Day 2018 is a highlight reel from the annual monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado, celebrating creature culture for fans of all ages. The video centers on a live mask speed-painting demonstration by Ed Edmunds, founder of renowned prop and costume studio Distortions Unlimited. The event showcases the broader Halloween and monster enthusiast community coming together in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,981 views
Monster Day 2018 in Festival Highlights Greeley, Colorado
8:06
Other

Monster Day 2018 in Festival Highlights Greeley, Colorado

Monster Day 2018 is a highlight reel covering a family-friendly monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado. The event was a collaborative effort between the City of Greeley, renowned prop and costume maker Distortions Unlimited, and Blazen Illuminations. The video captures the festive atmosphere and community spirit of an annual celebration dedicated to all things monster. It serves as both a recap for attendees and an enticing preview for future audiences.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,486 views
Halloween & Haunt Fright Prop Highlight Video
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Prop Reviews

Halloween & Haunt Fright Prop Highlight Video

This short highlight reel from Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of Halloween and haunt-ready fright props and animatronics. The video gives viewers a quick visual tour of character types across their catalog, including zombies, dragons, giants, possessed figures, scary dolls, and other monsters. It functions as a product showcase rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, aimed at buyers and haunters scouting their next major prop purchase.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,085 views
USDI from Star Trek Continues by Distortions
1:55
Prop Reviews

USDI from Star Trek Continues by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases USDI, a creature costume created for the fan production Star Trek Continues, ahead of its appearance at Monster Day 2018 in Greeley, Colorado. The short clip serves as a promotional highlight of the prop and costume work the studio is known for. Distortions Unlimited is a professional haunted attraction and Halloween prop manufacturer with a broad catalog of masks, animatronics, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,650 views
Monster Day Greeley 2017 - Festival
2:47
Other

Monster Day Greeley 2017 - Festival

Monster Day 2017 was a downtown Greeley, Colorado festival dedicated to celebrating all things monster, captured here in a short clip compilation. Distortions Unlimited, a well-known Halloween and creature-effects company based in Colorado, played a central role in supplying monsters and characters for the event. The footage offers a fun, energetic glimpse into a community event where monster culture takes center stage.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,071 views
Alien Ship Comes to Visit Monster Day Greeley 2018!
0:46
Other

Alien Ship Comes to Visit Monster Day Greeley 2018!

This short promotional clip from Distortions Unlimited teases an alien-themed appearance at Monster Day 2018, a monster-celebration festival held in downtown Greeley, Colorado. The video plays up the fun, campy angle of extraterrestrials "visiting" the event on August 18th, 2018. It serves as a lighthearted community event announcement rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,183 views
Shocktronic BEST SCARES at Transworld Halloween Haunt Show
5:26
Professional Haunted Attractions

Shocktronic BEST SCARES at Transworld Halloween Haunt Show

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Shocktronic line of professional haunt props and animatronics at the Transworld Halloween and Attraction Show. The compilation highlights five distinct scare systems in action — Zombie Shock, Zombie Breakout, Scream Generator, Gargoyle Shock, and GOREliath — demonstrating their shock and scare capabilities on unsuspecting trade show attendees. The footage gives haunters a real-world look at how these units perform in a live environment rather than a controlled demo setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 68,121 views
Transworld Goreliath Scares and Distortions Unlimited Creations
12:17
Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Goreliath Scares and Distortions Unlimited Creations

This archival video from Distortions Unlimited captures their booth at the Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show, highlighting the Goreliath Shocktronic animatronic alongside other professional-grade props and creatures. Viewers get an up-close look at the scare performance and motion capabilities of these industry-level pieces. It serves as both a product showcase and an exciting glimpse into the professional haunt supplier world.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,713 views
Painting Halloween Props - Ed Edmunds Daily Workout
4:43
Professional Haunted Attractions

Painting Halloween Props - Ed Edmunds Daily Workout

Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how large batches of Halloween haunt props are painted and prepared for commercial shipment. The video showcases the physical and repetitive nature of production-scale prop finishing, which Ed humorously frames as his daily workout. It offers a rare glimpse into the professional manufacturing pipeline that supplies haunted attractions across the country.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,548 views
Shake 'N Bake Electric Chair Extreme Animatronic Prop
0:32
Prop Reviews

Shake 'N Bake Electric Chair Extreme Animatronic Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shake N Bake' electric chair animatronic, a high-intensity prop built for professional haunted attractions and Halloween events. The prop is designed for durability and maximum scare impact, featuring violent, convincing movement to simulate an electrocution scene. This short showcase clip highlights the prop's performance and overall frightening effect.

DistortionsUnlimited· 97,263 views
Sleeping Giant Speaks Spanish! Ed & Mondo Record Sound.
2:09
DIY Animatronics

Sleeping Giant Speaks Spanish! Ed & Mondo Record Sound.

Ed Edmunds and his colleague Mondo at Distortions Unlimited record a Spanish-language soundtrack for their large-scale Sleeping Giant animatronic prop, which is destined for an attraction in Jalisco, Mexico. The short clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the professional sound-production side of building commercial animatronic characters. It highlights how Distortions Unlimited tailors their large-format props for international clients and regional audiences.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,915 views
Monster Day Greeley Theme Song
4:02
Other

Monster Day Greeley Theme Song

Monster Day is a family-friendly festival held in Downtown Greeley, Colorado, dedicated to celebrating all things monster. This video features the official Monster Day theme song, produced by Destiny Lab and presented by Distortions Unlimited, one of the haunt industry's most recognized prop and costume manufacturers. The upbeat track serves as a promotional piece for the annual event, capturing the fun and festive spirit of the gathering.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,004 views
Distortions Unlimited 2018 Halloween & Haunt Prop Highlights
3:04
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited 2018 Halloween & Haunt Prop Highlights

Distortions Unlimited showcases highlights from their 2018 Halloween and haunt product lineup in this short catalog reel. The video spotlights a range of animated and static props, including the Zombie Shock, Alien Autopsy, Gothic Gravestone, Scare Bear, Dandy Andy, and more. It gives haunters and Halloween enthusiasts a quick visual overview of what the company's Frightronics line and broader decoration catalog have to offer for the season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,384 views
Tom Savini & The Greeley Gremlin - Monster Day 2018
0:51
Other

Tom Savini & The Greeley Gremlin - Monster Day 2018

This short clip captures horror legend Tom Savini at Monster Day 2018, a monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado by Distortions Unlimited. The Greeley Gremlin — a character associated with the event — makes a playful cameo, angling to appear in promotional footage. The video offers a fun, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Halloween industry's community events and the personalities who populate them.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,008 views
Monster Tales: Make-Up Effects-How Oscar Winner Bob Short Got In
11:14
Makeup Tutorials

Monster Tales: Make-Up Effects-How Oscar Winner Bob Short Got In

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Oscar-winning creature and makeup effects designer Bob Short recounts how he broke into the special effects industry. Drawing on more than four decades of professional experience — including his celebrated work on Beetlejuice — Short offers candid insights into the realities of SFX work. The episode serves as both an origin story and a practical guide for aspiring effects artists looking to follow a similar path.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,291 views
KISS Gene Simmons Animatronic Trash Can
1:05
DIY Animatronics

KISS Gene Simmons Animatronic Trash Can

Distortions Unlimited showcases a one-of-a-kind animated Gene Simmons KISS trash can created as a custom commission for Rehrig Pacific Company. The piece was designed by Derick Foster and demonstrates the studio's capability to produce high-end character animatronics for branded and novelty applications. At just one minute, the video serves as a portfolio showcase highlighting the finished prop in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,508 views
The Giant Wants to Go to Monster Day Greeley!
1:18
Other

The Giant Wants to Go to Monster Day Greeley!

Distortions Unlimited — the renowned Halloween prop and costume studio — produced this short comedic promo for Monster Day, a free outdoor monster-themed festival in Greeley, Colorado. The clip features one of their iconic giant creature characters pleading to attend the event, only to be shot down by studio head Ed Edmunds for a humorous reason. It serves as a lighthearted advertisement for the annual celebration of all things monster.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,504 views