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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.

15 videos

TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com

This product showcase video from Poison Props features the TOT1317, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic depicting a mob of trick-or-treater children that surges forward while a ghost rises, arms stab, and multiple heads animate simultaneously. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, bundling pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package. Multiple throw distances are available to accommodate different haunt layouts, and characters can be swapped to fit various themes. It is designed as a high-impact startle scare centerpiece for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 35,365 views
ZAC1218 Zombie Attack Chair PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews$2000–$2500 (prop) + ~$295 shipping

ZAC1218 Zombie Attack Chair PoisonProps.com

The ZAC1218 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic zombie animatronic built around a classic hide-and-lunge chair scare. The zombie conceals itself behind a chair, which then tips forward as the character rockets upward to 75 inches with reaching arms and a head that lifts and rotates side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the chair, character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor — with an optional audio bundle adding a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it adaptable to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 11,385 views
CDU401 COFFIN DUG UP ZOMBIE PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CDU401 COFFIN DUG UP ZOMBIE PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CDU401 is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie that reclines in an exhumed coffin before lunging forward with arms raised. The complete plug-and-play package includes the coffin, character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors, making setup straightforward for haunt operators. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Characters are interchangeable across mechanisms, offering flexibility for different themed environments.

POISON PROPS· 2,407 views
CPT407 CLOWN PEEK A BOO PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CPT407 CLOWN PEEK A BOO PoisonProps.com

The CPT407 Clown Peek-A-Boo is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props in which a clown character stands with arms covering its face before lunging forward when triggered. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor for automatic activation. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to amplify the scare. Heads are interchangeable across the manufacturer's mechanism lineup, offering customization flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 14,687 views
ZT616 ZOMBIE TABLE JUMPER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZT616 ZOMBIE TABLE JUMPER PoisonProps.com

The ZT616 Zombie Table Jumper from Poison Props is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character slumped at a table that suddenly rises, reaches toward guests, and turns its head side to side. The complete package includes the character, table, chair, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio setup with speaker and scream effect. The internal rig is fully concealed within the figure's body, keeping the mechanism hidden for maximum impact. The prop is designed for plug-and-play deployment in haunted houses, dark rides, or amusement park attractions.

POISON PROPS· 1,802 views
ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com

The ZRD620 Zombie Rail Drop from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of haunted attraction maze walls. A zombie figure stands upright until triggered, then lunges forward as the rail breaks away and the figure drops approximately 32 inches while its arms and torso grab toward guests. The plug-and-play package includes the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio bundle with speaker and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable, making it adaptable to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 6,101 views
CS628 COFFIN SKELLY POP UP PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CS628 COFFIN SKELLY POP UP PoisonProps.com

The CS628 Coffin Skelly Pop Up from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a skeleton corpse that rises and turns menacingly from a coffin to startle passing guests. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package, including the character, coffin, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Poison Props also notes that characters are interchangeable across their mechanisms, allowing haunters to adapt the prop to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,084 views
SF705 SPIDER FOOD PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

SF705 SPIDER FOOD PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the SF705 Spider Food, a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained victim who struggles and kicks when triggered while an oversized spider descends and lunges at guests. The unit ships complete with characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making it a true plug-and-play solution for haunts and dark rides. An optional sound package adds custom audio, a digital player, and a powered speaker. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms for added customization.

POISON PROPS· 4,179 views
FPB716 Fence Psycho PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FPB716 Fence Psycho PoisonProps.com

This Poison Props product showcase features the FPB716 Fence Psycho, a fully pneumatic animatronic of a female psycho character gripping a fence gate that rattles and bangs open and closed in a violent shaking motion. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, fence rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is included. Notably, characters can be swapped between different mechanisms to match any haunt theme.

POISON PROPS· 2,221 views
EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker PoisonProps.com

The EFS714 Electric Fence Shaker from Poison Props is a fully self-contained pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character gripping an electric fence that activates with sparks, violent side-to-side shaking, and a forward fence drop for a dramatic scare. The plug-and-play package includes the character, fence rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a digital audio player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The rig requires an AC power connection and a compressed air supply at 100 psi, and ships via freight. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, making it adaptable to a variety of haunted attraction themes.

POISON PROPS· 3,736 views
TSZ802 Tombstone Splitter Zombie PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

TSZ802 Tombstone Splitter Zombie PoisonProps.com

This video showcases the TSZ802 Tombstone Splitter from Poison Props, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted houses and dark rides. A zombie figure conceals itself behind a tombstone until the prop activates — the tombstone splits open and a ghoul launches upward to a dramatic seven-foot height with animated head movement. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package including the tombstone, rig, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio package. Characters are interchangeable, making the mechanism adaptable to a variety of Halloween themes.

POISON PROPS· 1,677 views
TS812 TABLE SCREAMER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TS812 TABLE SCREAMER PoisonProps.com

The TS812 Table Screamer from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained female character who shakes her head and convulses dramatically on a table surface. The unit ships ready to perform, bundled with chains, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor for automatic triggering. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and a pre-loaded scream effect. The character head is interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering flexibility for custom builds.

POISON PROPS· 3,559 views
QA831 Quick Attack Zombie PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

QA831 Quick Attack Zombie PoisonProps.com

The QA831 Quick Attack Zombie from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered, the figure performs a two-stage arm lift, a head sweep, and a forward lunge of approximately 17 inches. Its compact footprint makes it well suited for tight spaces, cutouts, and confined haunt environments. The package ships complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system.

POISON PROPS· 1,721 views
AD1036 Alien Disembowelment PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

AD1036 Alien Disembowelment PoisonProps.com

The AD1036 Alien Disembowelment is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring an alien character that lurches forward over five feet while raising its arms and shaking intestines toward guests. The prop is a fully integrated plug-and-play system, arriving with the animatronic figure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio package. A companion table-and-victim scene piece is available as an optional add-on. The character head or body can be swapped to suit alternate haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 8,330 views
PoisonProps.com | GD934 GRAVE DIGGER 3 | HALLOWEEN
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DIY Animatronics

PoisonProps.com | GD934 GRAVE DIGGER 3 | HALLOWEEN

PoisonProps showcases the GD934 Grave Digger 3, a fully pneumatic animatronic figure designed for graveyard-themed haunts and dark rides. The character performs a fluid sequence: raising a lantern with a bending elbow motion while the torso rotates side to side and leans forward for an eerie, searching effect. The package ships with the character, shovel, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor — everything needed to drop it into a scene. Characters can also be swapped onto the mechanism for custom builds.

POISON PROPS· 2,443 views