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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.

18 videos

We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie tackle an ambitious fan-build project: a fully functional animatronic version of Caine, the host character from the animated series The Amazing Digital Circus. The build incorporates a flying effect, bringing the floating, top-hat-wearing AI character to life in three dimensions. The project leverages resin 3D printing and collaboration with several prop-making specialists. At 40 minutes, the video offers an in-depth look at the full fabrication process from concept to finished animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 507,655 views
Rotating Zombie
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DIY Animatronics

Rotating Zombie

Poison Props showcases a rotating zombie animatronic designed for haunted house or Halloween display use. The prop features a zombie figure with a mechanical rotation effect, likely driven by a pneumatic or motor-based system. As a product or build highlight from a professional prop-making company, it demonstrates the quality and movement style typical of commercial-grade Halloween attractions.

POISON PROPS· 1,376 views
New Halloween Animatronic for Halloween 2026 #halloween #animatronic #horror
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DIY Animatronics

New Halloween Animatronic for Halloween 2026 #halloween #animatronic #horror

SpookYouLaterz unveils a homemade animatronic called the Dis-Assembler, built for their personal Halloween haunt. Despite being a last-minute creation, the prop carries a distinctly unsettling mechanical aesthetic. The short clip offers a quick but intriguing look at what a small home haunt team can pull off under pressure.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,856 views
We made a real JACKIE from FNAF! - 1 Hour vs. 1 Day vs. 1 Week
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real JACKIE from FNAF! - 1 Hour vs. 1 Day vs. 1 Week

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay tackle a three-way timed build challenge, constructing Jackie animatronics from FNAF: Secret of the Mimic in one hour, one day, and one week respectively. Each time-constrained build also features a different version of the character — normal Jackie, Mimic Jackie, and Shattered Jackie — raising the difficulty further. The builds escalate dramatically in complexity and polish, showcasing what dedicated fabrication time and collaborator support can achieve. The video concludes with a practical stress test of the week-long build.

Wicked Makers· 3,948,512 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
Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Our BIGGEST Animatronic Yet! 📺 #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie built a large-scale animatronic of Harley Sawyer — 'The Doctor' from Poppy Playtime — described as their biggest animatronic build to date. The prop is powered by an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving it network connectivity to interface with home locks, cameras, and lighting. The team collaborated directly with game developer Mob Entertainment and the character's original voice actor to achieve an authentic result. The short-form video teases the completed build and its impressive integration into a functional smart-home security setup.

Wicked Makers· 4,241,235 views
We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made The DOCTOR to Protect our House!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic of The Doctor (Harley Sawyer) from the horror game Poppy Playtime, going far beyond a typical Halloween prop. The build incorporates an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving the animatronic a networked "brain" capable of interfacing with home security cameras, door locks, and lighting. The project also features collaboration with the game's developer and the character's original voice actor, lending it an impressive level of authenticity.

Wicked Makers· 4,579,489 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
We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime
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DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real DOGDAY Animatronic! #poppyplaytime

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a full animatronic version of Dogday, the unsettling canine character from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, entirely from scratch. The build combines 3D printing with pneumatic mechanisms to bring the character to life with realistic movement. The short-form video offers a high-level showcase of the completed prop and build process.

Wicked Makers· 62,664,273 views
REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts
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DIY Animatronics

REAL CatNap Animatronic! #catnap #poppyplaytime #shorts

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a fully functioning CatNap animatronic from scratch, bringing the popular Poppy Playtime horror-game character to life. The short-form video showcases the impressive finished result of their fabrication work. It's a quick but striking look at what dedicated prop builders can achieve with recognizable pop-culture source material.

Wicked Makers· 27,120,823 views
How Halloween Masks & Monsters Are Made | Distortions Unlimited On Channel 7 News Vintage Late 90's
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Professional Haunted Attractions

How Halloween Masks & Monsters Are Made | Distortions Unlimited On Channel 7 News Vintage Late 90's

This vintage late-1990s Colorado Channel 7 news segment, reported by Anne Trujillo, takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited to see how their Halloween masks and monster props are produced. The short feature highlights animatronics such as the Electric Chair, an alien, and an alligator, alongside masks and scenes from the company's Brutal Planet haunted house. It serves as a nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at a well-known haunt prop manufacturer.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,292 views
Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional prop and animatronic production floor during their 'Halfway to Halloween' push. The team works to complete two Alien Parasite animatronics while simultaneously beginning the sculpt of a new Mutant Baby prop destined for Monster Day 2023. The video provides an insider view of the creative and time-pressured process of professional monster making at one of the USA's longest-running Halloween prop manufacturers. Viewers are encouraged to follow up with the next episode to see the completed Mutant Baby sculpt.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,701 views
Distortions Unlimited 2023 Transworld Halloween Show Booth | Animatronics, Props, Interviews
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited 2023 Transworld Halloween Show Booth | Animatronics, Props, Interviews

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers inside their 2023 Transworld Halloween Show booth, showcasing a wide lineup of new and returning animatronics and props. Highlights from the 2023 debut roster include the Alien Parasite, Scare Wolf, Grim Death reaper, Pumpkin Witch, Haunted Tree, After Midnight, Mutant Legend, and Tiki. The video blends product reveals with candid booth interactions and interviews, giving haunted attraction buyers and enthusiasts an on-the-floor look at what the company brought to the industry's premier trade event. Distortions Unlimited, with over four decades of monster-making experience, positions itself as a top-tier supplier of durable, high-impact Halloween attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,753 views
Colossus Animatronic Finds Home With Brick Thunder | Distortions Visit & Transworld Halloween Show
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DIY Animatronics

Colossus Animatronic Finds Home With Brick Thunder | Distortions Visit & Transworld Halloween Show

Distortions Unlimited documents the delivery of their massive Colossus animatronic to customer Brick Thunder, who visited the studio to see the finished piece before it was showcased at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Convention. Standing over 11 feet tall when seated and reaching approximately 12 feet when fully upright, Colossus features mouth and eye movement, a sit-to-stand action, integrated fog, and synchronized audio. Brick Thunder's team also recorded a custom soundtrack for the figure before transporting it to their haunt. The video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Distortions Unlimited's craftsmanship and the scale of a professional-grade animatronic centerpiece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,416 views
Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making
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Distortions Unlimited Ed Edmunds Talks Monsters and Making

In this short interview-style clip, Ed Edmunds — co-owner of Distortions Unlimited and a veteran of the Halloween manufacturing industry — reflects on his lifelong passion for monsters, shares his favorite monster, and speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making monsters professionally. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, produces animatronics, props, masks, and costumes for haunted attractions, theme parks, and the broader Halloween market. Ed's career spans more than four decades and includes recognition through the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. The video offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset of one of Halloween's most influential craftspeople.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,550 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,834 views
Charlie the Horse Visits Distortions (Arenus Equine)
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DIY Animatronics

Charlie the Horse Visits Distortions (Arenus Equine)

Distortions Unlimited, the professional prop and animatronics studio behind the Travel Channel series Making Monsters, welcomes back Charlie the Horse — a life-size animatronic equine built for Arenus, an equine health company. The studio originally fabricated Charlie's realistic digestive tract and animatronic systems for use at veterinary trade shows. This short video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the kind of high-end commercial animatronic work Distortions Unlimited produces beyond the haunted attraction industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,166 views
Distortions TRex Animatronic Dinosaur
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions TRex Animatronic Dinosaur

Distortions Unlimited showcases their large-scale T-Rex animatronic dinosaur, complete with a custom paint job that highlights the company's fabrication capabilities. The piece is designed for high-traffic entertainment venues including theme parks, water parks, and haunted attractions. The short showcase reel serves as a portfolio demonstration of Distortions Unlimited's custom creature-building services.

DistortionsUnlimited· 26,169 views