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.

62 videos

ZOMBIE PODIUM DJ Booth, Ticket Counter and Lectern by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

ZOMBIE PODIUM DJ Booth, Ticket Counter and Lectern by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds showcase their large-scale Zombie Podium, a professionally crafted prop built on a metal armature with a foam-filled latex skin and hand-painted finish. The piece is a versatile functional prop that can serve as a DJ booth, ticket counter, lectern, or haunted event centerpiece. Footage from Distortions Monster World shows it in active use as a ticket counter. The zombie head featured on the prop was also spotlighted on the TV series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,544 views
How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab
1:00:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,688 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
Paint A Frankenstein Mask
1:06:41
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Paint A Frankenstein Mask

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of painting a Frankenstein Halloween mask from start to finish. The tutorial runs over an hour, suggesting a thorough, step-by-step approach covering color work and detailing. Host Allen Hopps brings his haunted-attraction expertise to the technique, making it relevant for both hobbyists and haunt professionals.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,992 views
Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks
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DIY PropsPro

Ed & Jordu Paint Distortions Resurrection Masks

Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell — both known from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters — are shown painting Distortions Unlimited's Resurrection collector series latex masks, with additional painting work contributed by Tom Cassidy. The Resurrection line is a special series sculpted by Jordu Schell that pays homage to classic Distortions Unlimited Halloween masks. The short clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process behind these sought-after collector pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,733 views
UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props
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Prop Reviews

UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their professionally crafted full-body Grey Alien prop displays, sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell and hand-painted in-house. The latex and foam figures gained wider recognition after being featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters and are now permanently on display at the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. This short video offers a playful, atmospheric look at these high-end Halloween props in a behind-the-scenes studio setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 109,011 views
Painting Halloween Props - Ed Edmunds Daily Workout
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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
Resurrection Mask Painting with Jordu Schell, Ed, & Marsha
1:43
Makeup Tutorials

Resurrection Mask Painting with Jordu Schell, Ed, & Marsha

Legendary creature sculptor Jordu Schell joins Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha to paint masks from the Resurrection collector mask line. The short clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process used on these high-end Halloween masks. It provides a rare glimpse into how studio-level artists approach finishing collector-grade pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,133 views
Whacko Animated Clown prop
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Prop Reviews

Whacko Animated Clown prop

Whacko is a ready-to-use animatronic clown prop from FrightProps' Frightronic line, standing roughly four feet tall and powered entirely by electricity — no air compressor required. The figure moves and dances back and forth while playing built-in audio, making setup as simple as plugging it in. It is constructed from foam-filled latex over an internal armature and is hand-painted for a detailed, eerie finish. The prop suits a wide range of settings, from professional haunted houses to home haunts and circus- or toy-room-themed scenes.

FrightProps· 5,941 views
Pirate! "Shipwrecked Sam" animatronic skeleton
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Prop Reviews

Pirate! "Shipwrecked Sam" animatronic skeleton

This short showcase highlights Shipwrecked Sam, an animated pirate skeleton prop from Distortions Unlimited. The figure is built on an armature with latex and foam construction and finished with hand painting. It operates electrically and features built-in sound for added atmosphere.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,138 views
"Whacko" is a crazy scary little psycho clown
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Prop Reviews

"Whacko" is a crazy scary little psycho clown

This short clip showcases "Whacko," a small psycho clown animatronic from Distortions Unlimited. The frightronic prop is electrically powered with built-in sound and is hand painted over a latex, foam, and armature build. It's pitched as a creepy addition to home haunts, haunted attractions, or themed Halloween spaces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,924 views
Easy brain in a jar
13:55
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Easy brain in a jar

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for creating a realistic-looking brain in a jar using common hardware store materials. The build relies on tinfoil as an armature base, silicone caulk for texture and form, and paint for a convincing finish. The result is a versatile prop suited to mad scientist labs, haunted attraction scenes, or Frankenstein-themed displays. The straightforward process makes it accessible to beginners with minimal tool investment.

StiltbeastStudios· 81,507 views
Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin
5:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting Come 'ere Pumpkin

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of painting a latex pumpkin-faced mask, demonstrating how color and detail work transform a raw latex piece into a finished Halloween-ready character. The video focuses on the painting stage of mask production, showcasing the studio's signature creature design aesthetic. It serves as both an inspirational showcase and a practical look at professional mask finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,436 views
molding a brain part 5 painting
10:00
DIY PropsIntermediate

molding a brain part 5 painting

This is part five of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing brain molding series, focusing specifically on the painting stage of the build. The episode walks viewers through finishing a latex brain prop with realistic paintwork. As part of a multi-episode series, it builds on previously established molding and casting steps to bring the prop to a screen-ready finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 19,374 views