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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.

103 videos

CFX LIVE! - 2 pm Friday, October 2nd, 2020
27:49
Product Reviews

CFX LIVE! - 2 pm Friday, October 2nd, 2020

CFX (Composite Effects) hosted this Facebook live stream in October 2020 to showcase their lineup of realistic silicone masks, gloves, sleeves, and monster suits. The session featured live mask try-ons, discussion of currently in-stock products, an active shipping promotion, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a New Orleans photo shoot. Viewers were invited to ask questions in real time, making it an interactive product showcase aimed at Halloween enthusiasts and haunt professionals alike.

CFX MASKS· 1,452 views
Distortions Unlimited 2020 Props & Animatronics at the Halloween Party Expo & Hauntcon
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited 2020 Props & Animatronics at the Halloween Party Expo & Hauntcon

Distortions Unlimited previews their 2020 product lineup at the Halloween and Party Expo and Hauntcon, showcased within the Morris Costumes trade show booth. The short walkthrough highlights a wide range of animatronics and props, including Nosferatu, Jack Attack, Monster Kids, Kreepy Kids, Giant Blazing Pumpkin, and several graveyard-themed pieces. Distortions is a long-established American manufacturer known for durable, high-quality Halloween products suited to home haunts, professional attractions, and theme parks alike. Prices visible in the video reflect show wholesale rates and are not indicative of current retail pricing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,478 views
Zombie Animatronic Graveyard Haunted Cemetery Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Zombie Animatronic Graveyard Haunted Cemetery Halloween Prop

This short showcase video features the Cracking Crypt, a zombie tombstone animatronic from Distortions Unlimited's Grave Buster Frightronic series. The prop is designed for cemetery and graveyard-themed scenes and suits a variety of settings including yard haunts, professional haunts, and corn mazes. Distortions Unlimited is a manufacturer and online retailer specializing in haunt props, masks, costumes, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,358 views
Roaming Spider (With Remote Control) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Roaming Spider (With Remote Control) | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the Haunt-Tober 2018 series takes a look at a remote-controlled roaming spider prop sold by Spirit Halloween. The creator showcases the animatronic's features and movement as part of their ongoing R.I.P. Reviews playlist. At just three minutes, it delivers a quick but focused look at what the prop offers for seasonal decorators and haunters.

Haunt Former· 11,614 views
Clown Go Round Animated Prop
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Prop Reviews

Clown Go Round Animated Prop

FrightProps showcases their Clown Go Round animated Halloween prop in this short product spotlight. The prop features a spooky clown character with a swinging or rotating motion element designed to unsettle viewers. This brief video serves as a visual demonstration to help buyers evaluate the prop's appearance and movement before purchasing.

FrightProps· 3,070 views
Metal Maze Escape Room Prop
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Prop Reviews

Metal Maze Escape Room Prop

FrightProps showcases their Metal Maze Escape Room Puzzle, a ready-made interactive prop designed for escape rooms and haunted attractions. The video highlights the product and directs viewers to the FrightProps website to purchase. At just four minutes, it serves as a quick product overview for haunt operators and escape room builders considering the prop for their next project.

FrightProps· 816 views
Interchangeable Toe Tagged Corpse | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Interchangeable Toe Tagged Corpse | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the Interchangeable Toe Tagged Corpse, a Spirit Halloween 2017 release, as part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series. The prop features an ambiguous, otherworldly design that blurs the line between human and alien. The short-form review gives viewers a close look at the piece to help inform purchasing decisions ahead of the Halloween season.

Haunt Former· 1,541 views
Evil Unicorn Ani-Motion Mask | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Evil Unicorn Ani-Motion Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes a look at the Evil Unicorn Ani-Motion Mask from California Costumes — a darkly whimsical twist on the classic unicorn that trades cuteness for nightmare fuel. The short review showcases the mask's animated motion feature, which brings the character to life in a wearable format. It's a lighthearted but genuinely creepy costume accessory that stands out from typical Halloween fare.

Haunt Former· 14,472 views
Screeching Bat | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Screeching Bat | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews Spirit Halloween's large screeching bat animatronic as part of his R.I.P. Reviews series. The prop features glowing red eyes, shrieking sound effects, and motorized moving wings, making it a striking hanging decoration. The reviewer highlights its power flexibility, noting compatibility with both a power adapter and batteries.

Haunt Former· 3,323 views
Hazmat Zombie | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Hazmat Zombie | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the Haunt Former R.I.P. Reviews series covers a Spirit Halloween hazmat-suited zombie static prop. The figure features a light-up suit, built-in zombie sound effects, and compatibility with external fog machines for added atmosphere. The reviewer highlights its visual impact as a standalone display piece for home haunts or Halloween setups.

Haunt Former· 6,694 views
Animated Haunted Movie Projector | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Animated Haunted Movie Projector | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the R.I.P. Reviews series takes a close look at an animated Halloween prop shaped like a vintage movie projector, available at Big Lots. The piece features a dancing skeleton, moving reels, and built-in ragtime music to create a creepy old-cinema atmosphere. It is presented as a ready-to-display decoration requiring no assembly or building skills.

Haunt Former· 5,542 views
Lil’ Zappy | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Lil’ Zappy | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews Lil' Zappy, a compact one-foot animatronic clown sold by Spirit Halloween. The prop features blue lighting, eerie sound effects, and a shaking motion to deliver a quick electric-themed scare. This episode is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, which covers Halloween props and decorations. It offers a concise look at what budget-friendly, small-footprint animatronics can bring to a seasonal display.

Haunt Former· 5,388 views
Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Werewolf in the Woods animated Halloween prop, highlighting its animatronic features designed for haunted house and seasonal display use. The video serves as a product spotlight for this creature-themed prop. Its realistic werewolf design and motion effects make it a standout piece for professional and home haunters alike.

FrightProps· 2,987 views
Jeff the Killer Ghoulish Productions Mask | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Jeff the Killer Ghoulish Productions Mask | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review video takes a close look at Ghoulish Productions' Jeff the Killer latex mask, based on the popular Creepypasta horror character. The host evaluates the mask's design, likeness to the source material, and overall quality as part of the ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series. It's a quick but focused look at a retail Halloween mask aimed at fans of internet horror lore. Viewers are pointed toward an Amazon listing to purchase the mask for themselves.

Haunt Former· 6,794 views
Talking Animated Chucky Doll | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Talking Animated Chucky Doll | R.I.P. Reviews

This review covers a talking animated Chucky doll sold through Spirit Halloween, standing approximately 24 inches tall and modeled after the iconic killer doll from the Child's Play franchise. The prop features audio phrases pulled from 'Bride of Chucky,' making it a movie-accurate addition to home haunts or haunted house displays. The reviewer walks viewers through the doll's appearance, sound features, and overall presentation as a ready-to-use Halloween decoration.

Haunt Former· 18,967 views
Haunted Shovel with Tombstone | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Haunted Shovel with Tombstone | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes a look at a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop — the Haunted Shovel with Tombstone. The decoration features a moving shovel, LED lighting, and a spooky audio phrase to sell the gravedigger effect. The reviewer gives buyers a quick, entertaining look at the prop in action to help them decide if it's worth adding to their haunt or yard display.

Haunt Former· 2,296 views
Gemmy LED Time Tunnel Bulb | R.I.P. Reviews
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Product Reviews~$10

Gemmy LED Time Tunnel Bulb | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers the Gemmy LED Time Tunnel RGB light bulb, a budget-friendly Halloween lighting option available at major home improvement retailers. The host walks viewers through what the bulb looks like in action and evaluates its atmosphere-building potential for Halloween displays and parties. At roughly $10, it's positioned as an accessible, low-commitment way to add dynamic color and movement to a seasonal setup.

Haunt Former· 2,384 views
Gemmy Spooky Skull Phone | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy Spooky Skull Phone | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former takes a close look at the Gemmy Spooky Skull Telephone, an animated Halloween decoration shaped like a classic phone with a skull motif. The prop features light-up eyes and a menacing voice, making it a conversation-starting piece for haunted spaces. This short review is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series dedicated to Halloween prop coverage.

Haunt Former· 2,068 views
Gemmy Animated Eyeball Doorbell | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy Animated Eyeball Doorbell | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former takes a close look at Gemmy Industries' Animated Eyeball Doorbell, a novelty Halloween prop sold through Cracker Barrel. The piece features a glowing green eye, antique-style detailing, and built-in spooky sound effects designed to startle visitors at the door. At just four minutes, the review gives viewers a quick but focused look at what the prop offers as seasonal door décor.

Haunt Former· 17,534 views
Gemmy Animated Spooky Phone | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy Animated Spooky Phone | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers the Gemmy Animated Spooky Phone, a retail Halloween prop designed to startle and unsettle anyone who gets too close. The host walks viewers through the prop's creepy, vintage-telephone aesthetic and its scare-triggering animation. It's part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, which spotlights ready-to-use Halloween products for haunters and decorators alike.

Haunt Former· 1,164 views
Gemmy Retro Radio | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy Retro Radio | R.I.P. Reviews

This video reviews the Gemmy Retro Radio, a Halloween-themed decorative prop sold at Target that plays multiple audio stations for a spooky party atmosphere. The reviewer cycles through the available sound stations to give viewers a full sense of what the prop offers. It's a hands-on demonstration aimed at helping buyers decide whether the item is worth picking up before Halloween. The retro styling makes it a fitting decorative piece for vintage or classic Halloween setups.

Haunt Former· 1,004 views
Jelly Belly Bean Boozled Jelly Beans | R.I.P. Reviews
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Other

Jelly Belly Bean Boozled Jelly Beans | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former and a guest take on Jelly Belly's Bean Boozled challenge, sampling jelly beans with notoriously disgusting flavors such as barf and skunk spray. The video is a comedic, reaction-driven segment from the channel's R.I.P. Reviews series. It's a lighthearted Halloween-adjacent piece rather than a haunt-building tutorial.

Haunt Former· 1,184 views
Water Sprayer Overview: The Different Types and Models Explained and Demonstrated
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Pneumatics

Water Sprayer Overview: The Different Types and Models Explained and Demonstrated

FrightProps walks through their lineup of water sprayer and mister products, covering both pneumatic and electric models. Each unit is demonstrated on camera so viewers can see the spray output and understand the differences between models. The video serves as a practical buying guide to help haunt builders choose the right water effect for their setup.

FrightProps· 9,005 views
Gemmy Animated Gramophone | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy Animated Gramophone | R.I.P. Reviews

This episode of Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes a close look at the Gemmy Animated Gramophone, a tabletop Halloween decoration available at Walmart. The prop plays three classic tunes while spinning a record, giving it a vintage, eerie charm suited for Halloween displays. The reviewer explores its visual appeal and creepy audio output to help viewers decide if it's worth adding to their collection.

Haunt Former· 2,056 views