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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.

18 videos

Halloween CORPSE LEGEND Reveal and Set Up | Distortions Unlimited 2026
6:09
Prop Reviews

Halloween CORPSE LEGEND Reveal and Set Up | Distortions Unlimited 2026

Distortions Unlimited unveils their Corpse Legend prop, a new addition to their 2026 Halloween lineup. The roughly six-foot-tall, life-size corpse figure is constructed from latex over a foam-filled armature and features hand-painted detailing. Designed for durability, it suits both home haunters and professional haunt operators across cemetery, zombie, and horror-themed scenes. The video walks viewers through the reveal and basic setup of the prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,556 views
Halloween GHOST REVENANT Reveal and Set up | Distortions Unlimited 2026
18:17
Prop Reviews

Halloween GHOST REVENANT Reveal and Set up | Distortions Unlimited 2026

Distortions Unlimited unveils their Ghost Revenant, a new all-electric animatronic prop debuting for Halloween 2026. Standing approximately 8.5 feet tall, the piece features a latex and foam construction over a metal armature, driven by a heavy-duty motor and illuminated by an LED flame bulb in the eyes and mouth. The video walks viewers through the reveal and setup process, showcasing the prop's scale and visual impact. It is handcrafted and hand-painted at Distortions Unlimited's Colorado studio.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,003 views
Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP
15:02
Prop Reviews

Halloween Costumes 2025 MAGMOOR the LAVA DEMON Animatronic UNBOXING/SETUP

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Magmoor the Lava Demon animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com, a 2025 Halloween season release. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this lava-themed animatronic figure. The prop was provided by HalloweenCostumes.com as a sponsored review, with an affiliate discount code shared for viewers.

GMHaunts· 2,957 views
At Home Halloween 2025 Rotten Pumpkin Groundbreaker Unboxing/Setup
13:47
Prop Reviews

At Home Halloween 2025 Rotten Pumpkin Groundbreaker Unboxing/Setup

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the At Home Halloween 2025 Rotten Pumpkin Groundbreaker, walking viewers through what's in the box and how the prop comes together. The video offers a close-up look at the prop's details and functionality to help buyers decide if it's worth adding to their Halloween display. At roughly 14 minutes, it covers both the unboxing experience and initial setup impressions.

GMHaunts· 5,508 views
NEW FOR 2025 | Distortions Unlimited Mummy Legend | UNBOXING & SETUP
8:50
Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2025 | Distortions Unlimited Mummy Legend | UNBOXING & SETUP

Spooky Guy444 unboxes and sets up the Distortions Unlimited Mummy Legend, a new-for-2025 haunted attraction prop, in this roughly nine-minute video. The presenter appears to be associated with Creekside Terror Haunt, giving the review a real-world professional haunt context. Viewers get a first look at the prop out of the box and a sense of its scale and appearance before it hits the haunt floor.

Spooky Guy444· 1,480 views
Kilikuala - Balthazar the Reaper Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | New for 2024 Animatronic
16:27
Prop Reviews

Kilikuala - Balthazar the Reaper Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | New for 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Kilikuala Balthazar the Reaper animatronic, a new 2024 release sent directly by the manufacturer. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this reaper-themed animatronic prop. It serves as a first-look review for Halloween enthusiasts considering the Kilikuala brand as an alternative to mass-market animatronics.

GMHaunts· 3,211 views
HalloweenCostumes - Ghostbusters Slimer Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | Ghostbusters Animatronic 2024
11:47
Prop Reviews

HalloweenCostumes - Ghostbusters Slimer Animatronic Unboxing/Setup | Ghostbusters Animatronic 2024

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the 2024 Ghostbusters Slimer animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com in this sponsored first look. The video walks viewers through what's in the box and how to get the prop up and running. It's a fun, accessible review for fans of the Ghostbusters franchise looking to add a recognizable character piece to their Halloween display.

GMHaunts· 3,388 views
Haunted Hill Farm - Smoldering Ghoul Unboxing/Setup | Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Animatronic
16:21
Prop Reviews

Haunted Hill Farm - Smoldering Ghoul Unboxing/Setup | Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Haunted Hill Farm 2024 Smoldering Ghoul animatronic, walking viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial assembly. The video was produced in partnership with Haunted Hill Farm as part of a sponsored giveaway. It offers a close look at the prop's features and build quality for anyone considering adding it to their Halloween display.

GMHaunts· 5,115 views
NEW FOR 2024! | Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath | UNBOXING & SETUP
7:56
Prop Reviews

NEW FOR 2024! | Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath | UNBOXING & SETUP

This video features an unboxing and setup walkthrough of the Distortions Unlimited Scarecrow Wrath, a new Halloween animatronic prop for 2024. The creator guides viewers through the out-of-box experience and the process of getting the prop up and running. It offers a close-up look at the prop's details and functionality, making it a useful reference for anyone considering a purchase.

Spooky Guy444· 1,309 views
LIVE Unboxing Lowes Musical Duo! | 75% Off Purchase - Live Unboxing/Setup
57:01
Prop Reviews

LIVE Unboxing Lowes Musical Duo! | 75% Off Purchase - Live Unboxing/Setup

GMHaunts hosts a live unboxing of the Lowes Musical Duo animatronic prop, snagged at a significant 75% off clearance price. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup in real time. It offers a candid first look at the prop's features, build quality, and presentation straight from the packaging.

GMHaunts· 1,179 views
Haunted Hill Farm Ajal Graveyard Ghoul EARLY Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Haunted Hill Farm 2023
9:27
Prop Reviews

Haunted Hill Farm Ajal Graveyard Ghoul EARLY Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Haunted Hill Farm 2023

GMHaunts delivers an early unboxing, setup, and live demonstration of the Haunted Hill Farm Ajal Graveyard Ghoul, a new animatronic prop for the 2023 Halloween season. The video walks viewers through what's in the box, how the prop is assembled, and how it performs in action. The creator received the prop directly from Haunted Hill Farm ahead of its wider retail availability.

GMHaunts· 3,908 views
Mutant Legend Prop Unboxing/Setup - Distortions Unlimited 2023 | SNEAK PEEK USED MODEL
10:14
Prop Reviews

Mutant Legend Prop Unboxing/Setup - Distortions Unlimited 2023 | SNEAK PEEK USED MODEL

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Mutant Legend prop from Distortions Unlimited's 2023 lineup, with the added novelty that this is a sneak-peek-used model. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and the assembly or setup process for this professional-grade Halloween prop. It offers a close-up look at the build quality and presentation of a high-end haunted attraction piece.

GMHaunts· 5,525 views
Toothy the Clown Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Spirit Halloween 2022 Animatronic | Holiday Release 2022
12:47
Prop Reviews

Toothy the Clown Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Spirit Halloween 2022 Animatronic | Holiday Release 2022

GMHaunts unboxes, assembles, and demonstrates Spirit Halloween's 2022 holiday release animatronic, Toothy the Clown. The video walks through everything from the packaging and setup process to a full live demo and detailed review of the prop's performance. Final thoughts round out the coverage, giving buyers a thorough look before purchasing.

GMHaunts· 3,836 views
An Extremely Delayed Gemmy Setup & Review
10:34
Prop Reviews

An Extremely Delayed Gemmy Setup & Review

This video features a delayed unboxing and review of Gemmy Halloween props, walking viewers through setup and an overall assessment of the pieces. The host covers items tied to the 2022 Halloween season, with references to major industry brands and trade show releases. The review appears to highlight collector-interest pieces including prototype or limited items spotted at industry events.

Spooky Guy444· 779 views
Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited
3:59
Prop Reviews

Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover unbox and set up the Zombie Killer, one of their new 2021 animatronic Halloween props. The all-electric Frightronic figure features a moving arm that stabs up and down and includes an audio download. The video offers practical setup tips and showcases how the prop would look in a home haunt or professional haunted house zombie scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,889 views
Black & Red Jumping Spider UNBOXING, Setup, and DEMO | Spirit Halloween Brand New for 2020
5:55
Prop Reviews

Black & Red Jumping Spider UNBOXING, Setup, and DEMO | Spirit Halloween Brand New for 2020

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Black & Red Jumping Spider, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop new for 2020. The creator walks through the out-of-box experience, assembly, and a live demo of the prop in action. This particular color variant is highlighted as a personal favorite within Spirit's jumping spider lineup.

GMHaunts· 2,071 views
Harvester Of Souls Review - Spirit Halloween | Reaper Reviews
10:18
Prop Reviews

Harvester Of Souls Review - Spirit Halloween | Reaper Reviews

GMHaunts reviews the Spirit Halloween Harvester of Souls animatronic after completing its setup. The video offers an up-close look at the prop's features, movements, and overall spook factor. It serves as a buyer's guide for Halloween enthusiasts considering adding this reaper-themed animatronic to their display.

GMHaunts· 395 views
EscapeKeeper Setup - Recording Animations
7:00
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

EscapeKeeper Setup - Recording Animations

This FrightProps tutorial walks users through the process of recording animations using the EscapeKeeper controller system. The video demonstrates how to set up and capture animation sequences for use in escape room or haunt environments. It provides a practical, step-by-step look at one of the EscapeKeeper's core programming features.

FrightProps· 1,604 views