Halloween Universe

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The Halloween Video Library

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.

105 videos

We Made Dinosaur Animatronics
0:26
DIY Animatronics

We Made Dinosaur Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited showcases a set of dinosaur animatronics built for a Jurassic-style raptor scene. The video points viewers toward a deeper look at how the team designs, sculpts, engineers the movement, and paints their dinosaurs. It highlights the studio's broader passion for crafting Halloween animatronics and props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,594 views
We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!
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DIY Animatronics

We Made a DINOSAUR Animatronic for a Jurassic Raptor Scene!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes as they develop raptor dinosaur animatronics for a Jurassic-themed scene, part of their new 2024 lineup. The video traces the process from design and sculpting through mechanics, painting, and finishing. Sculpting on the raptors was led by Tom Cassidy, showcasing the studio's professional animatronic craftsmanship built over decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,808 views
Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales
17:51
Other

Sculpting Frankensteins Experiment With Greg Dykstra | Distortions Monster Tales

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Tales series, Ed Edmunds sits down with sculptor and animator Greg Dykstra to discuss his career, including his time at Pixar and film work spanning titles like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Finding Nemo. The conversation centers on Dykstra's sculpting of the Frankenstein's Experiment animatronic prop for Distortions. It's an interview-driven look at the artistry and history behind a haunt prop rather than a step-by-step build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,912 views
Monster Camp 21 last looks before molding!
6:51
DIY PropsAdvanced

Monster Camp 21 last looks before molding!

Stiltbeast Studios presents a final inspection of monster sculpts from their Monster Camp series, showing the pieces at their last stage before molding begins. The video offers an up-close look at the detail and craftsmanship that goes into professional-level creature masks and props. It serves as both a progress update and an insight into the pre-production workflow of high-end haunt-quality monster making.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,175 views
Halloween Company Makes Christmas Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Christmas Special
18:04
DIY Animatronics

Halloween Company Makes Christmas Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Christmas Special

This Distortions Unlimited Christmas special takes viewers behind the scenes as the well-known Halloween prop and animatronic company pivots to building a holiday line. Filmed across 2010 and 2011, it follows the crew through designing, sculpting, molding, painting, and unveiling Santa and elf animatronics. The documentary-style piece highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting a haunt-focused studio to Christmas decor.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,514 views
Monster Making at Distortions Unlimited Compilation
9:49
Set Design

Monster Making at Distortions Unlimited Compilation

This compilation showcases the monster-making process at Distortions Unlimited, a long-running maker of hand-crafted Halloween props and animatronics. It walks through their workflow from design and sculpting to molding, pouring, and painting, while highlighting signature creations like the Pumpkin Witch, Colossus, the Giant Skull, and Mutant. The reel offers a behind-the-scenes look at how professional-grade haunt monsters come to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 45,988 views
monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!
9:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

monster Camp 20 last sculpting hour!

StiltbeastStudios documents the final sculpting hour of Monster Camp, capturing the intense push to complete creature and mask work before time runs out. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the last stretch of the sculpting process, highlighting the craft and dedication that goes into professional-quality Halloween prop and mask creation. The video offers a compelling behind-the-scenes look at how monsters come to life for haunted attractions and Halloween applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,568 views
TV sculpt by Dan Robert #scary #creepy #horror
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DIY Props

TV sculpt by Dan Robert #scary #creepy #horror

This short-form clip from the Haunted Attraction Network showcases a creepy television sculpt by artist Dan Robert. The piece appears designed for haunted attraction or horror set use, leaning into unsettling imagery centered around a vintage TV form. At just one minute, it serves as a quick artistic showcase rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Haunted Attraction Network· 3,233 views
DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version
19:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a dementor-inspired ghost Halloween prop in this extended tutorial. The build is aimed at haunted attraction creators and serious home haunters looking to add a dramatic, imposing spirit figure to their display. Allen Hopps guides the process with the hands-on, professional approach the channel is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 269,370 views
Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited
6:49
DIY Animatronics

Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's Colorado workshop as the team races to fulfill Halloween 2022 orders for props and animatronics. The footage showcases the hands-on craftsmanship involved in producing pieces like a dragon head, an electric chair animatronic, and other creature-based props. Distortions Unlimited has over 40 years of experience creating professional-grade monsters, masks, and animatronics for haunted attractions, events, and home decorators. The video offers an energetic, fast-paced look at what goes into bringing high-impact Halloween creations to life at a commercial scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 31,755 views
Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory

A lighthearted factory tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's longest-running professional prop and costume manufacturers, hosted by owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds alongside an uninvited gorilla visitor. The tour walks through key production departments including sculpting, welding, the paint room, pouring, and shipping. With over 40 years in the business, Distortions Unlimited supplies professional-quality animatronics, masks, props, and costumes to haunts and theme parks worldwide. The video blends humor with a genuine peek behind the curtain of large-scale Halloween manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,592 views
Monstercamp #10 Live During Sculpting
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DIY Props

Monstercamp #10 Live During Sculpting

Stiltbeast Studios captures a live sculpting session as part of their ongoing Monstercamp series, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional monster and mask creation. The video showcases the hands-on craft involved in bringing haunted attraction-quality creatures to life. It serves as both inspiration and education for fans of prop and mask fabrication.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,812 views
Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Props

Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptors Tom Cassidy and Ed Edmunds as they work on the Vampire Legend, one of the studio's 2021 Halloween prop releases. Tom puts finishing touches on the facial sculpt while Ed joins him to assess the piece and assist in carefully moving it to a new table for body work. The video offers a rare glimpse into the professional prop-making process at one of the Halloween industry's longest-running manufacturers. Distortions Unlimited has been crafting animatronics, masks, and props in the USA for over four decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,272 views
Frankenfrost!
3:09:07
DIY PropsAdvanced

Frankenfrost!

Frankenfrost is a feature-length workshop from StiltbeastStudios hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on building a Frankenstein-inspired Halloween prop or wearable piece. Running over three hours, the session dives deep into creature creation techniques suited for haunted house and professional haunt applications. The content blends prop-making and mask or costume fabrication into a comprehensive monster-building resource.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,918 views
simple apple carving
2:07
DIY PropsBeginner

simple apple carving

Stiltbeast Studios presents a quick, beginner-friendly tutorial on carving an apple into a spooky or decorative display piece. At just two minutes long, the video focuses on simple techniques to transform everyday fruit into an eye-catching Halloween prop or table centerpiece. It's a low-cost, accessible project suited for haunters looking to add creepy detail to a themed spread or display.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,167 views
White Krampus Mask Making!
3:29:20
DIY PropsAdvanced

White Krampus Mask Making!

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a white Krampus mask in this lengthy, in-depth session running over three hours. The video covers the hands-on process of bringing a custom creature mask from concept to finished wearable piece. With a focus on haunt-quality craftsmanship, the build is aimed at serious prop makers and mask artists looking to push their creature work further.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,821 views
One Krampus , Thats It!
1:42:16
DIY PropsAdvanced

One Krampus , Thats It!

StiltbeastStudios delivers an in-depth session focused on building a single Krampus character, likely covering the full fabrication process from concept through finished wearable prop or mask. The long-form runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step walkthrough aimed at serious prop makers and haunted attraction builders. The channel is known for high-quality creature and mask work, lending credibility to an advanced-level build. Viewers can expect detailed insight into creature design techniques applicable to professional haunt and costume contexts.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,807 views
Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo
2:52:23
DIY PropsAdvanced

Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo

This lengthy Stiltbeast Studios session covers two major prop-building phases: applying flocking to a bear character and then transitioning into hands-on sculpting work on a character called Bingo. The video offers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level creature fabrication techniques used in haunted attraction prop building. Viewers follow along with creator Allen Hopps as he works through surface detailing and sculptural form-building across nearly three hours of content.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,927 views
Wednesday Sculpting Bingo
1:47:19
DIY PropsAdvanced

Wednesday Sculpting Bingo

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps hosts a live sculpting session in a bingo-style interactive format, crafting a Wednesday Addams-inspired character piece. The session runs nearly two hours, giving viewers an extended look at professional-level prop and mask sculpting techniques. As a Stiltbeast production, the content is geared toward haunted attraction builders and serious Halloween prop makers looking to elevate their character work.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,040 views
Werewolf Work!
2:25:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

Werewolf Work!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps dives into an extended werewolf-themed build session covering prop and mask creation for haunted attraction use. The video spans well over two hours, suggesting an in-depth, step-by-step look at creature fabrication techniques. Viewers can expect hands-on demonstrations rooted in Hopps' professional haunted attraction experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,852 views
Wednesday Sculpting Lottery Bingo!
3:14:54
DIY Props

Wednesday Sculpting Lottery Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a live sculpting session in a lottery bingo format, with Allen Hopps leading the creative process on a Halloween-themed character or mask build. The extended runtime suggests a deep-dive, real-time sculpting event where viewers may influence or vote on design choices. The session is geared toward haunted attraction prop builders and mask enthusiasts looking to study professional sculpting techniques firsthand.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,245 views
forming planks main demo
1:03
DIY Props

forming planks main demo

Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps introduces forming planks, a lesser-known category of sculpting tool he has been using for years in his own prop and mask-making work. The short demo highlights how these tools can help speed up the sculpting process. He now manufactures and sells them through the Stiltbeast Studios online shop.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,550 views
Making A Latex Creature Suit
4:04:56
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Making A Latex Creature Suit

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of constructing a latex creature suit, pulling together multiple prior build phases into a cohesive finished wearable. The project spans a sculpted mask, a detailed back piece, and custom gloves, each covered in dedicated companion videos. This lengthy deep-dive reflects the scale and craftsmanship required to produce a professional-grade monster suit for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,776 views
Sculpting Bingo Night!
3:22:58
DIY Props

Sculpting Bingo Night!

This lengthy session from Stiltbeast Studios features Allen Hopps in a live sculpting event styled as a community 'Bingo Night,' likely combining hands-on prop or mask sculpting with audience interaction. The format suggests a relaxed, educational atmosphere where viewers can watch professional-level creature and mask work unfold in real time. Given the channel's focus, the content likely covers techniques applicable to haunted attraction props and Halloween masks.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,156 views