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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.

PSF1136 Pirate Sword Fight PoisonProps.com

The PSF1136 Pirate Sword Fight is a two-character pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a pair of sword-wielding pirate figures stationed roughly 12 feet apart. On trigger, one pirate leaps upward while the other shoots across the room on a scissor-throw mechanism, with both characters raising swords to clash mid-air. Arm lifts, elbow bends, and head movements add realism to the scene. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available.

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KHA1105 Kids Horde Attack PoisonProps.com

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DIY Animatronics

KHA1105 Kids Horde Attack PoisonProps.com

The KHA1105 Kids Horde Attack from Poison Props is a pneumatic haunted house animatronic featuring four zombie child characters that mob together before launching outward via a scissor-throw mechanism. Three heads move and arms lift simultaneously, creating a chaotic, multi-point scare effect. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the rig, characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package with speaker and scream effect. Scissor throw distance is customizable at order time, with options ranging from two to five feet.

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Professional Haunted Attractions

BE414 Butcher Electro PoisonProps.com

The BE414 Butcher Electro is a full turnkey two-character pneumatic animatronic scene from Poison Props featuring a butcher who lowers a cattle prod to shock a flailing victim on a table, then lunges toward patrons. The complete package includes both figures, a table, pneumatic hardware, overhead and strobe lighting, a controller, motion sensor, powered speakers, and an MP3 player — ready to run on AC power and compressed air at 100 psi. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, offering customization flexibility. The unit ships freight due to its size and complexity.

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