Halloween Universe

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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.

12 videos

Liar Mask Used by Slipknot
0:51
Prop Reviews

Liar Mask Used by Slipknot

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the origin and production process of the iconic Liar Mask, covering how it is poured, pulled, cut, and painted in latex. Mask expert AJ Good of House of Masks joins to discuss the Liar Mask's connection to Slipknot members Chris Fehn and Brandon Darner, as well as the conversion process used to adapt the design. Together they offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at a mask that bridges professional Halloween manufacturing and rock music history.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,776 views
How Halloween Animatronics Are Made
15:12
DIY Animatronics

How Halloween Animatronics Are Made

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a veteran American monster-making studio with over 45 years in the industry — walks viewers through the creation of four distinct Halloween animatronics and props: the Xenovore, Demon Legend Prop, Alien Incubator, and Infected. The production process spans multiple disciplines, including sculpting, molding, latex pouring, painting, welding, and mechanical work. The video offers a rare professional-level look at how large-scale Halloween animatronics go from concept to finished creature. It serves as both an educational showcase and a brand spotlight for one of the haunted attraction industry's most established manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,980 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
Making a Halloween Prop | Behind the Scenes with the Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Witch
9:16
Prop Reviews

Making a Halloween Prop | Behind the Scenes with the Distortions Unlimited Pumpkin Witch

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their professional prop-making facility to showcase how the Pumpkin Witch is produced. The video walks through each stage of the manufacturing process, from original sculpture and molding through latex pouring, hand painting, and final finishing. Standing nearly six feet tall, the Pumpkin Witch is a life-size, foam-filled latex prop with poseable arms, a custom costume, and an LED-lit jack-o-lantern. It is designed for durability in home haunts, yard displays, and professional haunt environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 33,984 views
LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks
7:24
Prop Reviews

LIAR MASK Distortions Unlimited & SLIPKNOT History w Ed Edmunds & House of Masks

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited and AJ Good of House of Masks team up to trace the origins and production history of the iconic Liar Mask, most widely recognized through its association with Slipknot members Chris Fehn and Brandon Darner. Ed walks viewers through Distortions' in-house latex manufacturing process — from pouring and pulling to cutting and painting — while AJ brings deep expertise on Slipknot mask history and the specialized conversion techniques used to customize the Liar Mask. Distortions Unlimited is introduced as a veteran Halloween manufacturer with over four decades of experience in latex masks, props, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 72,724 views
Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew
11:07
Other

Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew

This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,105 views
How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab
1:00:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Make Latex Monster Gloves Pour & Paint DIY Hands Tutorial | Monster Lab

Monster Lab Episode 27 with Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the latex pouring and painting stages of making wearable monster gloves, picking up from earlier episodes that covered sculpting and mold-making. The tutorial applies to a broad range of character builds — Halloween costumes, cosplay, theater, and SFX work. Airbrushing techniques are demonstrated to bring the finished latex gloves to life with realistic monster coloring and detail. The series reflects the professional-grade methods used inside Distortions Unlimited's own production workflow.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,688 views
DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind
32:50
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,944 views
DIY Shrunken Heads - Part1
26:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Shrunken Heads - Part1

Part one of a two-part series from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the complete early-stage process of creating a realistic latex shrunken head prop. The tutorial covers clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring and pulling, foam filling for structure, and applying a base coat of paint. Inspired by real-world tsantsas, the project is aimed at producing a convincingly authentic-looking oddity or haunted attraction piece. Part two continues with finishing details including hair and final painting.

Monster Tutorials· 25,606 views
How to Make a Halloween Mask "Painting" | Monster Lab
25:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Mask "Painting" | Monster Lab

In this installment of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to create a latex Halloween mask from start to finish. The episode walks through pouring latex and painting the finished mask, which can be worn as part of a costume or used as a display piece. It draws on Distortions' professional background in haunt props, masks, and animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 348,803 views
Pouring a Latex mask in a plaster mold
5:50
DIY PropsIntermediate

Pouring a Latex mask in a plaster mold

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the final stage of latex mask making — pouring liquid latex into a plaster mold to produce a finished, wearable mask. The video addresses one of the most commonly asked questions in his mask-making series, bridging the gap between having a completed mold and holding an actual prop-quality mask. Viewers learn how the latex slush-casting process transforms raw materials into a ready-to-wear piece suitable for haunted attractions or costuming.

StiltbeastStudios· 30,483 views
Full process one video latex lobster mask
22:31
DIY PropsAdvanced

Full process one video latex lobster mask

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the complete lifecycle of a latex lobster mask in a single 23-minute video, covering every major stage from initial sculpt to finished painted piece. Viewers see the two-piece mold created, latex poured and pulled, and the mask brought to life with paint. The lobster design carries a carnival or circus character aesthetic well-suited for costumes and haunted house characters. This is a rare end-to-end look at professional mask-making condensed into one cohesive session.

StiltbeastStudios· 11,763 views