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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.

50 videos

Sculpting a Giant Kong Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

Sculpting a Giant Kong Animatronic at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look from Distortions Unlimited follows the sculpting of a massive King Kong-style gorilla animatronic in their studio. It showcases the artistry and scale involved in creating a giant creature figure rather than a step-by-step home build. Viewers get an inside view of professional prop fabrication and animatronic character design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,373 views
Snowman Monster Sculpted In Nomad #3dprinting #3dmodeling #3dart
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Snowman Monster Sculpted In Nomad #3dprinting #3dmodeling #3dart

The creator shares a personal side project: a two-headed snowman monster digitally sculpted in Nomad Sculpt on an iPad and printed at large scale on a Bambu Lab printer. The short clip offers a glimpse into the design process for those curious about iPad-based 3D sculpting as a pipeline for physical Halloween and holiday props. Future episodes will cover sanding, painting, and adding snow scenery to finish the piece. A free STL file is planned for release once the build is complete.

SKS Props· 6,610 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
HAUNT CREATURE FEATURE - SCREAMTOWN & SCURRA PRODUCTIONS
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HAUNT CREATURE FEATURE - SCREAMTOWN & SCURRA PRODUCTIONS

CFX Masks spotlights Screamtown and Scurra Productions in this haunt creature feature promo, showcasing how professional haunted attractions bring their characters to life using CFX silicone masks. Featured masks include a modified bloody Terrortoma with an umbilical cord detail, the Orlock vampire mask, and a Krampus design. The video serves as both a seasonal haunt opener announcement and a showcase of high-end silicone mask use in professional scare environments. CFX invites other haunts to share their own creature builds for a chance to be featured in the series.

CFX MASKS· 930 views
CFX Masks Aamon Owl Variant Male Fit Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX Masks Aamon Owl Variant Male Fit Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases their Aamon Owl Variant silicone mask in a movement demonstration video, highlighting how the mask performs and moves when worn. Aamon is drawn from demonology as a high-ranking infernal marquis with avian features, and the mask design reflects that mythology through jagged, stone-like ridges and twisted demonic-human features. The mask was sculpted by Herman Silesky using a Kuka 6-axis robotic arm and is hand-painted, meaning each piece carries subtle individual variation. It is a head-only design sized to fit a male head circumference of approximately 21.25 to 23.5 inches.

CFX MASKS· 1,240 views
Mutant Antimatronic DIY prop-antimatronic-spooky @DistortionsUnlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Mutant Antimatronic DIY prop-antimatronic-spooky @DistortionsUnlimited

This video from the Horror 365 channel spotlights a DIY mutant-themed animatronic prop, with a nod to Distortions Unlimited as a creative reference or collaborator. The roughly 21-minute runtime suggests a detailed look at the build or the finished piece in action. The content sits squarely in the enthusiast haunt community, drawing connections to major industry events and creators. Expect a blend of prop showcase and DIY inspiration for home haunters and professional haunt builders alike.

Horror 365· 558 views
CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Ugly (Grayscale) Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Ugly (Grayscale) Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases The Ugly, the third entry in their Rubber Hose Ruffians trilogy of 1930s-inspired Halloween character masks. This grayscale silicone mask features a wide toothy grin, exaggerated dark eye rings, and a bulbous red nose evoking classic cartoon-era clown aesthetics. The short movement video highlights how the premium silicone material moves and flexes on a wearer, demonstrating lifelike skin behavior. The mask is sculpted with the aid of a Kuka 6-axis robot and finished by artist Herman Silesky.

CFX MASKS· 839 views
CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Ugly Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Prop Reviews$650+

CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Ugly Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases 'The Ugly,' the third entry in their Rubber Hose Ruffians silicone mask trilogy inspired by 1930s cartoon aesthetics. This short movement demo highlights the mask's expressive clown character — complete with a wide toothy grin, exaggerated black eye rings, and a bulbous red nose. The video demonstrates how the premium silicone material moves and flexes naturally on a male-fit form. The Grease Clown variant is available to order directly from CFX Masks.

CFX MASKS· 1,214 views
CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Bad Silicone Mask Movement video
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Product Reviews

CFX Masks Rubber Hose Ruffian The Bad Silicone Mask Movement video

CFX Masks showcases 'The Bad,' a silicone devil mask from their Rubber Hose Ruffians trio inspired by 1930s cartoon aesthetics. The mask features a bulbous round head, twin horns, and a pointed chin, all sculpted with robotic precision and finished by hand. This short movement demo highlights how the silicone flexes and moves on a live wearer, giving buyers a realistic preview of the mask in action.

CFX MASKS· 1,553 views
Fredd-Eevee Krueger! #shorts #shortsfeed #cosplay #pokemon #eevee
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Costume Tutorials

Fredd-Eevee Krueger! #shorts #shortsfeed #cosplay #pokemon #eevee

A short-form video showcasing a creative Halloween costume mashup blending Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street with the Pokemon character Eevee. The concept merges horror iconography with beloved pop culture in a playful crossover design. No source description was provided, so details beyond the title are limited.

HauntScene· 6,023 views
Making Leprechauns and Red Caps by Modifying Mannequins using Home Depot Products
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Making Leprechauns and Red Caps by Modifying Mannequins using Home Depot Products

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of transforming off-the-shelf mannequins into menacing folklore-inspired characters — specifically Leprechauns and Red Caps — using materials sourced from Home Depot. The video demonstrates how everyday retail supplies can be repurposed to create convincing haunted attraction figures. It's a practical look at character-driven prop building without the need for specialty fabrication suppliers.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,932 views
Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Monster Sculpting DIY Tutorial | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds, founder of the legendary Halloween prop and animatronics company Distortions Unlimited, demonstrates gremlin monster sculpting in this short-form clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The video offers a condensed glimpse into professional-level creature sculpting techniques developed over decades in the industry. It serves as a teaser for the full-length Monster Lab tutorials available on the channel, which cover the complete mask-making pipeline from sculpt to finished prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,300 views
Monster Art Book from Carlos Mendoza III - NOMADIC by Carlos Mendoza Art Director
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Other

Monster Art Book from Carlos Mendoza III - NOMADIC by Carlos Mendoza Art Director

GMHaunts spotlights NOMADIC, a monster concept art book created by Carlos Mendoza III, an art director known for his work in the Halloween and horror prop space. The video gives viewers a look at the book's creature illustrations and design work. It serves as both a showcase and a soft promotional feature for fans interested in the artistic side of monster and haunt design.

GMHaunts· 475 views
🍭Forbidden Lollipop 🤣 Testing out new heat reactive pigments!
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Makeup Tutorials

🍭Forbidden Lollipop 🤣 Testing out new heat reactive pigments!

This CFX Masks video explores the use of heat reactive pigments in a Halloween or costume makeup context, themed around a playful "Forbidden Lollipop" character. The content appears to showcase how these novelty pigments behave and look when applied, with a lighthearted tone. Beyond the heat reactive pigments themselves, specific techniques, tools, or full build details are unclear given the limited metadata available.

CFX MASKS· 2,973 views
DIY Halloween - Easy mummified fairy - Full tutorial on my channel
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

DIY Halloween - Easy mummified fairy - Full tutorial on my channel

This short teaser from Monster Tutorials previews a mummified fairy Halloween costume build, with the full step-by-step tutorial available on the creator's YouTube channel. The concept blends a classic fairy aesthetic with creepy mummy-style wrapping for an original spooky look. At just two minutes, the clip appears to serve as a highlight reel or promotional preview rather than a complete guide.

Monster Tutorials· 4,347 views
Monster Camp 11 Final Looks!
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Makeup Tutorials

Monster Camp 11 Final Looks!

Stiltbeast Studios wraps up Monster Camp 11 with a showcase of the finished creature looks produced during the event. The short video highlights the completed monster characters, offering a satisfying reveal of the designs brought to life by participants. It serves as both a recap and a celebration of the collaborative monster-making process.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,790 views
MAKING OF: THE PRIEST
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Makeup Tutorials

MAKING OF: THE PRIEST

Ghost Ride Productions offers a brief behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of The Praying Priest, a new character introduced for their 2021 season. The short clip compilation showcases the special effects makeup and character design process that brings this eerie religious horror figure to life. The result is a hyperrealistic creature-style character consistent with Ghost Ride's high-production haunted attraction aesthetic.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 861 views
PRAYING PRIEST: Bloody Option
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Prop Reviews

PRAYING PRIEST: Bloody Option

Ghost Ride Productions showcases their Praying Priest prop, a roughly six-foot-tall figure posed with hands clasped in prayer and gaze directed skyward. The character features a custom robe and is available in a blood-drenched variant for added gore impact. This short clip serves as a product highlight reel for the prop, which can be ordered directly through the Ghost Ride Productions website.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 492 views
PITTSMAN
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Prop Reviews

PITTSMAN

Pittsman is a character prop or figure from Ghost Ride Productions featuring a small, elderly hospital patient design. The piece includes detailed medical accessories such as a catheter, IV stand, and oxygen mask, lending it a gritty, realistic horror aesthetic. Ghost Ride Productions is known for hyperrealistic creature and character work, and Pittsman appears to be part of their broader commercial catalog.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 192 views
scary black light puppet
13:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

scary black light puppet

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a creepy bear puppet designed to be performed under black light, with a Valentine's Day twist. The build leverages UV-reactive and glow-in-the-dark paints to create a striking, eerie visual effect in dark environments. The video blends puppet fabrication techniques with black light performance aesthetics, resulting in a prop equally suited to haunt sets, scary puppet shows, or prank scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,122 views
Scary Valentine's day mask
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Makeup TutorialsBeginner

Scary Valentine's day mask

Stiltbeast Studios tackles the lack of a go-to Valentine's Day monster by creating an original character called 'Ate of Hearts' built around a modified latex mask. The video shows how to transform an existing skull-style latex mask into a creepy Valentine's-themed character, filling a gap that holidays like Christmas (Krampus) and St. Patrick's Day (Leprechaun) don't have. The result is a ready-to-wear character concept suited for home haunters, scare actors, and haunt operators looking to capitalize on the Valentine's Day weekend.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,097 views
Wednesday Guest Sculpting Bingo
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Wednesday Guest Sculpting Bingo

Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended live sculpting session centered on a Wednesday-themed character, featuring a guest artist in an interactive bingo-format event. The session showcases hands-on clay sculpting techniques used in professional haunted attraction mask and prop creation. Running nearly three hours, it offers an in-depth look at the creative process behind Halloween character design from concept to sculpted form.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,352 views
Jack Frost And A Grouch
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Makeup Tutorials

Jack Frost And A Grouch

Stiltbeast Studios, led by Allen Hopps, presents a lengthy deep-dive session focused on two distinct Halloween characters: a Jack Frost-themed creature and a grouch-style character. Given the channel's established expertise in mask making, prosthetics, and haunted attraction design, this is likely a detailed build or design walkthrough. The extended runtime suggests a comprehensive, studio-style session covering character development and wearable prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,262 views
CFX Third Degree Burnie Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Third Degree Burnie Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases the Third Degree Burnie, a silicone character mask featuring a grotesque melted-flesh aesthetic suggesting severe burns or mutation. The short clip highlights how the mask moves and flexes on a wearer, demonstrating the realistic, drooping skin texture that makes it stand out. Its versatile character design lends itself to burn victim, mutant, or alien costume concepts.

CFX MASKS· 3,160 views