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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.

22 videos

Distortions Unlimited Raw Archival Footage 2022
8:42
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Raw Archival Footage 2022

This archival footage offers an unfiltered look inside the Distortions Unlimited production studio during 2022, capturing artists at work on pieces including an Alien Xenomorph mask and Roswell Alien figures alongside various other Halloween props and animatronics. The raw, unedited audio preserves the ambient music playing in the studio that day, giving viewers an authentic fly-on-the-wall experience. It serves as a rare documentary-style glimpse into the workflow of one of the Halloween industry's well-known professional prop manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,212 views
Distortions Unlimited Raw Behind the Scenes Footage 2026
7:16
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Raw Behind the Scenes Footage 2026

This raw behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside the Distortions Unlimited workshop in the lead-up to the Transworld 2026 trade show. The footage captures the studio's production floor actively building and finishing a range of monster characters and animatronic props slated for the 2026 lineup. Featured creations include Frankenstein's Monster, Reptilian, Electric Zombie, Death Rising, and Mad Scientist, offering a rare unfiltered look at professional Halloween prop manufacturing at scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,277 views
Making Leprechauns and Red Caps by Modifying Mannequins using Home Depot Products
10:03
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
Monster Camp #11 About To Mold
4:25
DIY PropsAdvanced

Monster Camp #11 About To Mold

Monster Camp episode 11 from Stiltbeast Studios follows the production process of a creature mask or prop as it approaches the mold-making stage. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship involved in building professional-grade Halloween monsters. It is part of an ongoing series documenting the full lifecycle of haunt-quality creature builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,188 views
Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!
3:55
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Monster Camp 9 Full Head Class!

Stiltbeast Studios offers a class-style look at the process of constructing a full head monster piece as part of their Monster Camp 9 series. The short video highlights the craft and skill involved in building wearable creature heads suitable for haunted attractions and Halloween performances. Viewers are invited to support the channel through Patreon to access more in-depth content.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,352 views
Much KRAMPUS, Many Horns Wow
2:14:09
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Much KRAMPUS, Many Horns Wow

StiltbeastStudios walks through an in-depth Krampus build focused on creating large, dramatic horns and a wearable mask or creature appliance. Allen Hopps guides viewers through his fabrication process in a lengthy session covering the techniques he relies on for haunted attraction-quality results. The video appears to be a deep-dive workshop-style tutorial suited for serious prop and costume builders looking to achieve a professional creature look.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,626 views
Brown Bear Blues!
2:23:18
DIY PropsAdvanced

Brown Bear Blues!

StiltbeastStudios presents a deep-dive build session focused on creating a wearable brown bear character prop or mask, likely intended for haunted attraction performance. The video runs well over two hours, suggesting a comprehensive walkthrough of the fabrication process from concept through finished piece. Stiltbeast is known for high-level creature and mask construction aimed at professional haunt use.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,797 views
Leechataur!
2:26:26
DIY PropsAdvanced

Leechataur!

StiltBeast Studios creator Allen Hopps presents the Leechataur, an original hybrid creature prop combining leech and centaur concepts into a wearable haunted-attraction build. The lengthy runtime suggests an in-depth, step-by-step fabrication walkthrough covering the creature's construction from concept through completion. Known for pushing creature design boundaries, Hopps delivers the kind of detailed monster-making content StiltBeast Studios is recognized for in the haunt industry.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,321 views
Goat 3- The Final Chapter!
2:45:04
DIY PropsAdvanced

Goat 3- The Final Chapter!

This feature-length finale from StiltbeastStudios wraps up the multi-part Goat build series, walking viewers through the concluding stages of crafting a detailed goat-creature mask or prop for haunted attraction use. Allen Hopps guides the session with his characteristically thorough, professional approach to wearable creature fabrication. At nearly three hours, this capstone episode is designed to leave builders with a fully realized, haunt-ready piece. It rounds out one of the channel's more ambitious multi-chapter prop build series.

StiltbeastStudios· 788 views
Krampus, Stinkor, Piranha
2:44:19
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Krampus, Stinkor, Piranha

StiltbeastStudios presents an extended deep-dive session covering three distinct creature builds: Krampus, Stinkor, and a Piranha character. Creator Allen Hopps walks through the design and fabrication process behind each creature, with an emphasis on wearable masks and props suited for haunted attraction use. At nearly three hours, the video offers substantial coverage of the creative and technical decisions behind professional-level creature work.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,109 views
Sculpting A Half Mask
2:11:09
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sculpting A Half Mask

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks viewers through the process of sculpting a wearable half mask in this extensive tutorial. The session covers the hands-on sculpting workflow from concept to finished piece, with a focus on masks suited for haunted attraction performers. At over two hours, the video provides an in-depth look at the techniques and decisions involved in creating a professional-quality character mask.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,517 views
Finishing Merman!
2:25:09
DIY PropsAdvanced

Finishing Merman!

StiltbeastStudios wraps up construction on an elaborate merman creature prop in this lengthy session. The video follows Allen Hopps through the finishing stages of the build, covering detailing and surface work needed to bring the aquatic monster to completion. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the final steps of a complex haunted-attraction-quality creature prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,206 views
Goat Mold Part 2
3:25:17
DIY PropsAdvanced

Goat Mold Part 2

This is Part 2 of StiltbeastStudios' in-depth goat creature mold-making series, hosted by Allen Hopps. Running well over three hours, the video dives deep into the professional mold-making process used to produce high-quality creature props and masks for haunted attractions. Viewers follow along as the project progresses from where Part 1 left off, with detailed hands-on instruction throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 866 views
Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes
5:54
Professional Haunted Attractions

Roswell Alien Design by Jordu & Distortions | Making Monsters Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes clip follows Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited as they visit acclaimed sculptor Jordu Schell's studio to check on the progress of a custom Roswell Alien prop commissioned for the Roswell UFO Museum. The footage was captured during production of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. It offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative professional prop-design process between two heavyweight names in the creature and Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,361 views
Sea CReature. Work
2:41:28
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sea CReature. Work

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads viewers through what appears to be an in-depth creature fabrication project centered on a sea creature prop or wearable character. At nearly three hours in length, the video likely covers design, construction, and finishing stages of the build. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality haunted attraction prop work, making this a detailed, professional-level resource for creature builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,070 views
Mikey Rotella Talks Horror Movies & Thriller | Sculpting at Distortions Unlimited
3:55
Other

Mikey Rotella Talks Horror Movies & Thriller | Sculpting at Distortions Unlimited

In this short behind-the-scenes segment from Distortions Unlimited, sculptor Mikey Rotella works on a gorilla sculpt while discussing his lifelong passion for monsters and horror. He reflects on the classic films that inspired him — including Dawn of the Dead, The Exorcist, and An American Werewolf in London — as well as more recent fare and pop-culture touchstones like Michael Jackson's Thriller. Rotella, who has appeared as a guest sculptor on the TV series Making Monsters, brings both professional credibility and genuine enthusiasm to the conversation.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,013 views
demiMooregan
1:21:41
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

demiMooregan

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps presents an in-depth makeup or character-build session titled 'demiMooregan,' likely a creature or character design inspired by or blending celebrity likenesses into a haunted-attraction look. At 82 minutes, the video offers an extended, detailed walkthrough of the transformation process. Stiltbeast Studios is known for professional-grade haunted attraction character work, so viewers can expect high-level techniques throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 711 views
maggot build
18:35
DIY PropsBeginner

maggot build

StiltbeastStudios walks through a beginner-friendly foam carving method using upholstery foam to build a realistic maggot prop. The technique is deliberately versatile — the same core approach can be adapted to construct a wide range of creatures beyond maggots. Host Allen Hopps encourages viewers to experiment, noting the method translates well to fur-covered animals and other organic shapes.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,559 views
sculpture studio 5
57:51
DIY PropsAdvanced

sculpture studio 5

Stiltbeast Studios presents a live sculpting session focused on building a Bigfoot head intended for use as a wearable mask or display prop. The session runs nearly an hour and gives viewers an in-depth look at the creature design and sculpting process from a professional studio perspective. Fans of cryptid creature work and monster mask fabrication will find the extended format particularly useful for studying technique and workflow.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,368 views
Monster in a minute Ogre Head
1:09
DIY PropsBeginner

Monster in a minute Ogre Head

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a rapid ogre head build in this one-minute format video. Using basic household materials like aluminum foil and paper mache, he walks through a fast and accessible approach to constructing a monster head for a larger project. The bite-sized runtime makes it ideal for a quick burst of creative inspiration.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,964 views
Kappa- monster in a minute
1:04
DIY Props

Kappa- monster in a minute

A fast-paced highlight reel showcasing the creation of a Kappa, a creature from Japanese folklore, built using paper mache techniques by Stiltbeast Studios. The condensed format offers a quick visual overview of the build process from start to finish. A full-length tutorial version is available separately on the creator's channel for those wanting step-by-step guidance.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,966 views
Woody - Tree Creature Halloween Prop
5:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Woody - Tree Creature Halloween Prop

This Hauntcast build video walks through the creation of a haunted tree creature prop using a simple but effective combination of wood framing, chicken wire armature, and paper mache. The result is a large-scale organic creature prop suitable for yard haunts or walk-through scenes. The construction approach keeps costs accessible while delivering an impressive naturalistic monster effect.

Hauntcast· 1,869 views