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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.

6 videos

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited
8:02
DIY Props

Dirty Rat Halloween Prop Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited heads into the paint room to show their Dirty Rat prop being painted and finished. The footage is sped up and set to music, offering a quick overview of the steps that bring the latex creature to life rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It's a glimpse at the professional finishing process behind their commercial Halloween animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,891 views
How To Paint Latex Halloween Decorations | Monster Lab DIY Tutorial Mashup
7:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

How To Paint Latex Halloween Decorations | Monster Lab DIY Tutorial Mashup

This Monster Lab mashup from Distortions Unlimited follows Ed Edmunds as he paints two latex Halloween props, the bat Fang and the Greeley Gremlin. The footage is sped up to walk viewers through the overall painting steps and approach. It serves as a quick, inspirational look at how finished color brings a cast latex creature to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,397 views
Making Mutant Baby Props for Monster Day 2023 | Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes
7:40
DIY Props

Making Mutant Baby Props for Monster Day 2023 | Distortions Unlimited Behind the Scenes

This behind-the-scenes tour follows the Distortions Unlimited crew as they finish a batch of mutant baby props dubbed 'Mutinee' for Monster Day 2023. Alongside painting the latex creatures, the team is shown trimming, welding, completing electric chair props, and shipping out mutant animatronics. It offers a glimpse into how a long-running American prop studio brings its monsters to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,256 views
Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts
0:44
DIY PropsIntermediate

Gremlin Latex Halloween Prop Painting | Monster Lab Shorts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates latex prop painting techniques on a Gremlin Halloween prop in this quick clip from the Monster Lab instructional series. The short showcases professional-level airbrushing on a finished latex piece, offering a glimpse into the coloring process used by experienced prop makers. Viewers are directed to the full Monster Lab episode on the channel for a complete walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,233 views
T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs
5:31
DIY Props

T Rex Dinosaur Wall Mount Prop | Ed & Tom Create the 4 Paint Color Designs

Distortions Unlimited co-founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy are shown developing four distinct paint color schemes for the company's new 2022 T-Rex Head Wall Mount prop. The video goes behind the scenes of the professional prop design process, revealing how creative decisions are made collaboratively — including input from Marsha and the broader crew. The four finished colorways — Jungle Green, Desert Red, Mountain Grey, and Swamp with Bloody Teeth — reflect both aesthetic range and retail appeal. The piece holds personal significance for Tom Cassidy, who sculpted it with the T-Rex as his all-time favorite monster.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,487 views
"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps
4:18
Prop Reviews

"Fang" Prop Painting Demo | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Shows Paint Steps

Ed Edmunds, founder of Distortions Unlimited, walks through the painting process for Fang, a latex Monster Buddy prop and 2020 mascot for the Monster Day festival in Greeley, Colorado. The demo highlights airbrush techniques used to bring Fang's character to life, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how professional-grade Halloween props are finished at Distortions Unlimited. The video also briefly introduces other characters in the Monster Buddies lineup, including the Greeley Gremlin and Chewbe. Fang and the other Monster Buddies are available for purchase through the Distortions Unlimited website.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,525 views