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793 videos

Monster Day Greeley 2025 Mascots | Distortions Unlimited
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Monster Day Greeley 2025 Mascots | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited, a well-known Halloween prop manufacturer, shares a short clip from their appearance at Monster Day Greeley 2025 in Colorado. The team was on-site selling their Monster Baby figures, including the character known as Dustee, and enjoyed engaging with attendees. The event drew a notable number of visitors from outside the local area, reflecting the festival's growing regional appeal.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,204 views
Xenovore Alien Animatronic Test and Paint at Distortions #alien
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Xenovore Alien Animatronic Test and Paint at Distortions #alien

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their Xenovore alien animatronic being tested and painted on the shop floor. The short clip captures the professional fabrication process at one of the industry's well-known Halloween prop manufacturers. It provides a rare look at the craftsmanship and live mechanical testing that goes into a high-end horror animatronic before it ships.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,701 views
Electric Zombie Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited
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Electric Zombie Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Electric Zombie animatronic, a over-six-foot-tall shaking haunt prop themed around a zombie that has bitten into a high-voltage wire. The figure features glowing eyes, a motor-driven shaking body, and comes fully equipped with integrated sound, lighting, and an audio program. Built from latex and foam over a metal armature, it is designed for durability in professional haunted attraction environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,225 views
Sleeping Giant Animatronic Spanish Audio
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Sleeping Giant Animatronic Spanish Audio

Distortions Unlimited showcases the process of recording Spanish-language audio for their Sleeping Giant animatronic, destined for a Halloween event in Mexico. The short clip highlights how professional prop makers adapt their large-scale animatronics for international markets. It offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the audio customization side of high-end haunt production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,637 views
Monster Baby DUSTEE New for 2025!
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Monster Baby DUSTEE New for 2025!

Dustee is the official Monster Baby mascot for Greeley Monster Day 2025, joining a growing cast of characters from previous years. This roughly 12-inch hollow latex figure is handcrafted at the Distortions Unlimited studio in the USA. The prop is versatile — it can be operated as a puppet or stuffed with paper for a tabletop display, making it a compact but characterful addition to any Halloween collection.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,659 views
Halloween Props and Animatronics - Distortions Unlimited
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Halloween Props and Animatronics - Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited presents a showcase of their Halloween prop and animatronic lineup spanning 2023–2025, highlighting a wide range of creatures and characters suited for home haunts, professional haunted attractions, retail displays, and theme park events. The video features iconic offerings such as the Goblin Legend, Mummy Legend, Xenovore, Banshee, Mutant Legend, Haunted Tree, Pumpkin Witch, and Raptors, among others. Founded by industry veterans Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited is a well-regarded name in the professional haunt prop space. This catalog-style video serves as a visual reference for buyers and enthusiasts looking to explore what the company currently offers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,964 views
Distortions Unlimited Movie Quality Halloween Props
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Distortions Unlimited Movie Quality Halloween Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of professional-grade Halloween props, masks, monsters, and animatronics, all handcrafted in their Colorado studios. The company highlights over four decades of monster-making expertise, emphasizing that every character is built from start to finish by their in-house team. The video serves as a brand showcase for their product offerings available through their online Halloween store.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,230 views
Zombies Break Out Scare!
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Zombies Break Out Scare!

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Zombie Outbreak/Breakout prop in action, demonstrating its scare potential for Halloween and haunted attraction use. The clip highlights how the prop performs as a startling effect for guests. Given the short runtime, this appears to be a quick promotional or demo reel rather than a full tutorial or review.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,995 views
Creep Show SCARY Clowns Jump Scare
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Creep Show SCARY Clowns Jump Scare

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Creep Show' scary clown animatronic in action, capturing genuine jump-scare reactions at a Halloween show. The piece is presented as a high-impact, professional-grade character built for haunt environments. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, has over 45 years of experience crafting monsters and Halloween props. The demo highlights the effectiveness of the animatronic as a crowd-startling attraction piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,859 views
Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited

This short brand showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights the company's decades-long legacy crafting professional-grade monster props and characters in the USA. The video emphasizes their commitment to variety, quality, and high visual impact across their product lineup. At just one minute, it serves as a punchy introduction to what the studio stands for in the haunt industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,010 views
Best Halloween Props and Animatronics
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Best Halloween Props and Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of professional-grade Halloween props and animatronics, highlighting decades of experience crafting high-quality haunt products. The Colorado-based studio has been producing monsters and scare pieces for over 45 years. This video appears to serve as a brand showcase for their current seasonal offerings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,404 views
Scare Wolf Halloween Werewolf
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Scare Wolf Halloween Werewolf

The Distortions Unlimited Scare Wolf is a professionally manufactured animatronic werewolf designed for high-impact haunted house scares. The prop is themed as a captured beast chained to a wall with arms raised, and it activates by thrashing violently before lunging forward at guests. It adds an air-blast effect to amplify the startle response. This is a showcase video highlighting the prop's movement and overall presentation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,803 views
Creep Show SCARY Clowns
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Creep Show SCARY Clowns

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Creep Show scary clowns animatronic, a professional-grade prop designed to terrorize guests in haunted attractions and home haunts alike. The piece delivers a classic jump-scare experience centered on unsettling clown imagery. It appears suited for both seasoned haunt operators and ambitious home haunters looking to elevate their clown-themed scenes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,553 views
Frankensteins Experiment Halloween Animatronic
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Frankensteins Experiment Halloween Animatronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Frankenstein's Experiment animatronic, a towering seven-foot creature prop inspired by Mary Shelley's classic novel. The figure convulses and shakes before lunging forward in a dramatic thrust scare, enhanced by onboard fog and lighting for a cinematic effect. The unit ships as an all-in-one package with a pneumatic cylinder, controls, audio, fog, and lights already integrated.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,796 views
Making Monster and Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited
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Making Monster and Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited

This short channel trailer offers a peek inside Distortions Unlimited, a professional studio that designs and manufactures monsters, masks, animatronics, and Halloween props for haunts and horror applications. The clip showcases the breadth of their product line, including pieces like a bound corpse and a creature called the Xenovore. It serves primarily as a brand introduction and storefront promotion rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,998 views
Making Monsters Together for Over 40 Years!
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Making Monsters Together for Over 40 Years!

This short-form video spotlights Distortions Unlimited, the professional Halloween prop and animatronics company helmed by husband-and-wife duo Ed and Marsha Edmunds. The clip celebrates over four decades of the pair crafting monsters, props, masks, and costumes together. It serves as a brand story vignette highlighting the passion and longevity behind one of the haunt industry's well-known names.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,374 views
The Secret to Making LOTS Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited
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Professional Haunted Attractions

The Secret to Making LOTS Halloween Props at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited follows founder Ed Edmunds as he paints a Bound Corpse prop while sharing production secrets for manufacturing Halloween props at volume. Team members Tom and Trevor also weigh in with practical tips for maintaining consistent paint quality across large runs of animatronics like the Xenovore. The video offers a rare insider glimpse into the workflow and craft philosophy of one of the haunt industry's most recognized prop studios.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,951 views
Demon Fury Giant Animatronic at Transworld Halloween Show 2021
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Demon Fury Giant Animatronic at Transworld Halloween Show 2021

Distortions Unlimited showcases their large-scale Demon Fury animatronic at their booth during the Transworld Halloween Show 2021. The piece is a towering demon-themed creature designed for professional haunted attractions. The footage gives haunt operators and enthusiasts a close look at the animatronic's scale, design, and movement capabilities as presented on the trade show floor.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,511 views
We Make Monsters - Marsha & Ed Owners of Distortions Unlimited
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We Make Monsters - Marsha & Ed Owners of Distortions Unlimited

This short clip offers a personal glimpse into the lives of Marsha and Ed, the husband-and-wife co-owners of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's most storied prop and animatronics companies. Sourced from a Great Big Story feature filmed roughly eight years ago, it celebrates their decades-long creative and romantic partnership. The piece leans more into the human story behind the brand than technical instruction, showcasing what it looks like to build a monster-making empire alongside a life partner.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,685 views
Making Electric Zombie at Distortions Unlimited #halloweenanimatronics
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DIY Animatronics

Making Electric Zombie at Distortions Unlimited #halloweenanimatronics

This short clip offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Distortions Unlimited as they fabricate their Electric Zombie animatronic. The video also introduces a new Monster Day Mummy character tied to the Monster Day event in Greeley. As a leading professional Halloween prop manufacturer, Distortions Unlimited showcases the craftsmanship behind their high-end creature builds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,975 views
We Make Monsters Archive Video | Distortions Unlimited
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We Make Monsters Archive Video | Distortions Unlimited

This archival short from Distortions Unlimited offers a rare glimpse into the studio's legendary prop-making operations, featuring founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside long-time crew members. Footage captured by Adam Taub documents hands-on work including the refinement of the Giant Skull and a production run of corpse props. The clip underscores the studio's more than four decades of professional monster fabrication. It functions as both a historical document and a celebration of the craft behind one of Halloween's most respected prop houses.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,385 views
We Surprised Phil Anselmo of Pantera with a Cowboy From Hell
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We Surprised Phil Anselmo of Pantera with a Cowboy From Hell

Distortions Unlimited creators Tom and Trevor surprise Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo with a one-of-a-kind 'Cowboy From Hell' Halloween prop as a birthday gift, delivered backstage at the Ogden Theater in Denver. The gesture was organized with Pantera's team and Phil's family, and was warmly received — Phil is an avid Halloween collector who already owns several Distortions Unlimited pieces. Two days later, Pantera gave back by dedicating the song 'Broken' to Distortions Unlimited during a massive concert alongside Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies. The video wraps with a return to the Distortions Unlimited workshop, where monster-making continues as usual.

DistortionsUnlimited· 130,509 views
How GIANTS Are Made #animatronics
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DIY Animatronics

How GIANTS Are Made #animatronics

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at how their massive Colossus animatronic is manufactured. Colossus is a seated-to-standing giant figure capable of reaching around 12 feet tall, featuring motorized eyes, mouth, and full stand-up movement. The prop ships with integrated sound, fog, and multiple pre-loaded audio programs, making it a turnkey solution for professional haunts, corn mazes, and themed attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,340 views
Making GIANT Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Making GIANT Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their studio to show how their massive Colossus and Sleeping Giant animatronics are built from start to finish. The production process spans sculpting, mold work, armature fabrication, mechanical assembly, painting, hairing, and dressing — all handled by a dedicated team. The video also showcases the finished animatronics in action, including a real-world installation at a home haunt. Originally sculpted in the late 1990s, these characters have become long-running staples at haunts and theme events nationwide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 78,255 views