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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.

15 videos

The BEST Clown Animatronic Of The Year?! | Lowes Halloween 2026 Handstand Clown UNBOXING & SETUP
16:48
Prop Reviews

The BEST Clown Animatronic Of The Year?! | Lowes Halloween 2026 Handstand Clown UNBOXING & SETUP

Spooky Guy444 unboxes and sets up the Lowes 2026 Handstand Clown animatronic, part of Lowes' Halfway to Halloween collection. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of the clown prop while evaluating whether it earns the title of best clown animatronic of the season. Several other Lowes 2026 Halloween animatronics are also referenced, suggesting a broader look at the retailer's lineup.

Spooky Guy444· 6,696 views
We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)
41:03
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real PROTOTYPE (that can CRUSH Poppy!)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of The Prototype (Experiment 1006) from Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, complete with a welded steel skeleton, hand-tailored costume, and a highly detailed resin-printed face produced on a Formlabs Form 4L printer. The build features motorized head and face rotation driven by Purgatory Props' Aamon Motor Controller, as well as a pneumatically powered crushing hand. To demonstrate the prop's crushing capability, the team also fabricates a life-sized Poppy doll as a test subject. The result is a professional-grade, screen-accurate horror animatronic that blends fabrication, 3D printing, and pneumatics into a single ambitious build.

Wicked Makers· 3,792,680 views
Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP
15:02
Prop Reviews

Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Magmoor the Lava Demon animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com, a 2025 Halloween season release. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this lava-themed animatronic figure. The prop was provided by HalloweenCostumes.com as a sponsored review, with an affiliate discount code shared for viewers.

GMHaunts· 2,957 views
Creating Servo Waist Turn Movement for a Halloween Skeleton
20:45
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Creating Servo Waist Turn Movement for a Halloween Skeleton

This episode in an ongoing FrightProps series covers the installation of a waist-turn servo kit onto a plastic Halloween skeleton, completing the four-servo movement system for a violin-playing animatronic prop. With the waist being the final motion axis, the video walks through both the mechanical installation and the programming of all four servos together. The result is a near-finished animatronic ready for cosmetic refinement and audio integration in future installments.

FrightProps· 3,557 views
Kilikuala - Balthazar the Reaper Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | New for 2024 Animatronic
16:27
Prop Reviews

Kilikuala - Balthazar the Reaper Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | New for 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Kilikuala Balthazar the Reaper animatronic, a new 2024 release sent directly by the manufacturer. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this reaper-themed animatronic prop. It serves as a first-look review for Halloween enthusiasts considering the Kilikuala brand as an alternative to mass-market animatronics.

GMHaunts· 3,211 views
HalloweenCostumes - Ghostbusters Slimer Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | Ghostbusters Animatronic 2024
11:47
Prop Reviews

HalloweenCostumes - Ghostbusters Slimer Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | Ghostbusters Animatronic 2024

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the 2024 Ghostbusters Slimer animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com in this sponsored first look. The video walks viewers through what's in the box and how to get the prop up and running. It's a fun, accessible review for fans of the Ghostbusters franchise looking to add a recognizable character piece to their Halloween display.

GMHaunts· 3,388 views
Monster Make A Wish at Distortions Unlimited
12:36
DIY Animatronics

Monster Make A Wish at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited hosts a Make-A-Wish recipient named Jackson, whose wish was to design a Halloween prop at their shop. The team brought his concept to life by sculpting, molding, and pouring it in latex, then let him pick the paint color and activate the finished animatronic, which moves, shakes, and spits. Jackson named his creation "Crimson" and will feature it in his own yard haunt. The video blends a heartfelt charity story with a behind-the-scenes look at professional prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 39,918 views
Haunted Hill Farm - Smoldering Ghoul Unboxing/Setup | Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Animatronic
16:21
Prop Reviews

Haunted Hill Farm - Smoldering Ghoul Unboxing/Setup | Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Smoldering Ghoul animatronic, walking viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial assembly. The video was produced in partnership with Haunted Hill Farm as part of a sponsored giveaway. It offers a close look at the prop's features and build quality for anyone considering adding it to their Halloween display.

GMHaunts· 5,115 views
Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music
5:11
DIY Animatronics

Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music

This short montage from Distortions Unlimited showcases the making of their Krazy Kristen animatronic, intercut with vintage production footage and set to music. It offers a stylized, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the long-running studio builds its monsters rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The video also nods to the company's four-decade history of crafting animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,278 views
Hallutionation Creations—PT 3 (Finished animatronic)
3:10
Prop Reviews

Hallutionation Creations—PT 3 (Finished animatronic)

This third and final installment from Horror 365 showcases a completed animatronic prop from Hallucination Creations Inc. The video gives viewers a finished look at the build process that was documented across the series, highlighting the end result of the animatronic in action. It serves as both a reveal and a reference for anyone considering products from Hallucination Creations Inc.

Horror 365· 145 views
Making Halloween Animatronics and Haunted Tree Props | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
3:33
DIY Animatronics

Making Halloween Animatronics and Haunted Tree Props | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited reveals how the veteran prop manufacturer builds Halloween animatronics and scenic props at a production scale. The video showcases two featured products: the Creep Show animatronic clown and a Haunted Tree prop from their 2023 lineup. Viewers get a rare glimpse into the paint and assembly workflows of a company with over four decades of monster-making experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,878 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
Making the Last Creep Show Clown Animatronics this Halloween Season | Inside Distortions Unlimited
9:10
DIY Animatronics

Making the Last Creep Show Clown Animatronics this Halloween Season | Inside Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional prop workshop as the team races to complete the final batch of Creep Show clown animatronics before Halloween 2022. Viewers get a glimpse into the production floor where multiple large-scale animatronics are being finished and prepped for shipment to both home haunters and professional haunted attractions. The video highlights the scale and pace of a professional Halloween prop manufacturer with over four decades of experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,201 views
Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited
11:04
Professional Haunted Attractions

Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited during a single September 2022 workday as the team races to finish Halloween props, animatronics, and costumes before the season deadline. The episode centers on completing the Shock Clown costume alongside other pieces destined for shipment. It offers a rare, unfiltered look at the professional workflow and production pressure of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. Fans of monster making and industrial-scale Halloween fabrication will find it genuinely compelling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 80,029 views
Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited
3:59
Prop Reviews

Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover unbox and set up the Zombie Killer, one of their new 2021 animatronic Halloween props. The all-electric Frightronic figure features a moving arm that stabs up and down and includes an audio download. The video offers practical setup tips and showcases how the prop would look in a home haunt or professional haunted house zombie scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,889 views