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She was so SCARED! #shorts
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Theme Park Halloween Events

She was so SCARED! #shorts

A short-form clip captured at Six Flags Fiesta Texas's Fright Fest event featuring a guest getting startled by a scare actor. The reaction is played for laughs and highlights the atmosphere of the seasonal Halloween event. It offers a quick, entertaining glimpse into the live scare entertainment that Fright Fest is known for.

SpookYouLaterz· 32,718 views
Poison Props: Human Dog
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Prop Reviews

Poison Props: Human Dog

Poison Props showcases their 'Human Dog' commercial haunt prop — a disturbing feral figure dressed in soiled Long Johns that bursts out of a doghouse, barking and grabbing at passing patrons. The effect is built around a sudden lunge scare designed to startle guests at close range. This appears to be a ready-to-purchase professional prop rather than a DIY build.

POISON PROPS· 21,283 views
Maggot Trash Can
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Prop Reviews

Maggot Trash Can

The Maggot Trash Can is a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props featuring a pneumatically driven lid that slams open and launches upward to reveal a grotesque Maggot Man character snarling and growling inside. The rapid lid action delivers a high-impact startle effect well-suited for haunted house corridors, queue lines, or yard haunt setups. The prop appears ready-to-use straight from the manufacturer with no assembly required.

POISON PROPS· 18,635 views
The Exorcist 2.0 PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics~$2994 plus shipping

The Exorcist 2.0 PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their Exorcist 2.0 animatronic, a commercial-grade possessed-woman-in-bed prop that launches the character upward and outward while her arms and head animate dramatically. The rig is fully self-contained within the bed frame, arriving as a plug-and-play unit with pneumatics and a programmed controller included. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a complete scare package. The prop is designed to appear static before triggering, maximizing startle impact on haunt guests.

POISON PROPS· 78,475 views
SF1329 Scarecrow Flyer 2.0
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DIY Animatronics

SF1329 Scarecrow Flyer 2.0

The Scarecrow Flyer 2.0 from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a scarecrow mounted at height and flanked by two red LED-eyed crows. On trigger, the scarecrow launches forward, bends at the elbows, and moves its head in multiple directions for a dramatic startle scare. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, stand, post, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 26,663 views
CHM1325 CLOWN HANGING MEAT PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CHM1325 CLOWN HANGING MEAT PoisonProps.com

The CHM1325 Clown Hanging Meat is a pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring an evil clown half-torso suspended by chains. On trigger, the figure flexes at the elbows, lifts its head, turns side to side, and screams — delivering a classic startle scare. It ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, chains, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor, with an optional add-on audio kit. The prop requires only an AC power source and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 36,962 views
CWB1318 Clown Window Banger PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CWB1318 Clown Window Banger PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their CWB1318 Clown Window Banger, a pneumatic animatronic featuring an evil clown that lurches forward and slams its head against a plexiglass panel repeatedly for a deeply unsettling startle effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including the wall panel, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive experience. The character glows under black light, and all characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 43,969 views
FM1321 FALLING MONK PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

FM1321 FALLING MONK PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props FM1321 Falling Monk is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mount above standard 8-foot haunt maze walls and lunge dramatically forward toward guests. The figure's torso bends, one arm reaches out, and the head bobs up and down for a convincing, multi-axis startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor, with an optional add-on audio package. A minimum 14-foot ceiling clearance and a 100 PSI air source are required for operation.

POISON PROPS· 14,784 views
WHB1305 Wall Head Banger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WHB1305 Wall Head Banger PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props WHB1305 Wall Head Banger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring an asylum-themed infected patient character who leans against a wall before violently reeling back and repeatedly slamming his head into it. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system, including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation, and the character can be swapped onto other Poison Props mechanisms to fit different themes.

POISON PROPS· 30,097 views
WDL1311 Witch Door Leaper PosionProps.com
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Prop Reviews

WDL1311 Witch Door Leaper PosionProps.com

Poison Props showcases their WDL1311 Witch Door Leaper, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic in which a witch concealed behind a door launches outward up to five feet, raising and spreading her arms while her head lifts and rotates. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, door rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio bundle adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive startle scare.

POISON PROPS· 13,354 views
FO1310 FACE OFF PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

FO1310 FACE OFF PoisonProps.com

The FO1310 Face Off is a commercial pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a deranged female character who holds up her own severed face before tearing it away — the torso then lunges forward while the head lifts and rotates with a scream. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. All Poison Props characters are interchangeable across mechanism platforms to accommodate different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 43,010 views
GBG1302 Ground Breaker Grabber PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GBG1302 Ground Breaker Grabber PoisonProps.com

The GBG1302 Ground Breaker Grabber from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic designed to simulate a zombie rising from the grave and snatching at guests' ankles. The figure starts slumped, then rises, reaches out, and turns its head side to side when triggered by a built-in motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Characters are interchangeable across mechanisms, allowing the prop to be adapted to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 15,388 views
CHB1304 Ceiling Headbanger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CHB1304 Ceiling Headbanger PoisonProps.com

The CHB1304 Ceiling Headbanger from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic designed to mount overhead, depicting a crazed figure repeatedly slamming its head against the ceiling for a deeply unsettling effect. The unit ships ready to operate, bundled with the character, pneumatic components, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare. Interchangeable character options allow operators to adapt the mechanism to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 19,244 views
SWC1306 SPIDER WALL CRAWL PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

SWC1306 SPIDER WALL CRAWL PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the SWC1306 Spider Wall Crawl, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted houses and dark rides. The prop mounts to the top of a maze wall, drops down roughly 18 inches, and lunges outward to deliver a startle scare. It arrives as a plug-and-play unit complete with the spider character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 15,178 views
TLJ1301 Tombstone Lean Jump Halloween Animatronic Prop
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DIY Animatronics

TLJ1301 Tombstone Lean Jump Halloween Animatronic Prop

The TLJ1301 is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a tombstone that leans forward as a ghoul bursts upward from behind it, moving its head and arms for a dramatic startle scare. The prop arrives ready to operate with a pneumatic system, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor included. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream sound effect. It is designed as a high-impact centerpiece for haunted attractions and Halloween events.

POISON PROPS· 9,734 views
P1214 Puppetized PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

P1214 Puppetized PoisonProps.com

The P1214 Puppetized is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a chained, slumped figure that suddenly lunges forward with full torso, arm, and head movement. Designed as a sideshow-style startle scare, it ships as a plug-and-play unit complete with chains, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The prop requires only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 47,295 views
FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie PoisonProps.com

The FGZ1208 Fence Grabber Zombie from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character slumped over a fence that suddenly rises, reaches outward, and turns its head for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, fence, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing theme flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 15,757 views
NT1211 Nurse Twitcher PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

NT1211 Nurse Twitcher PoisonProps.com

The NT1211 Nurse Twitcher from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mimic a still prop before violently bursting upright and twitching side to side with arm and head movement. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight corridor spaces in haunted attractions and dark rides. The unit ships complete with the character figure, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Interchangeable heads allow operators to customize the character to match different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 12,907 views
CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CBR1201 Coffin Bang n Rise is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop that lies flat on the ground before violently slamming its lid and rising approximately 35 inches into the air, complete with rattling chains for maximum startle impact. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system, including the coffin, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for enhanced atmosphere. It is designed for haunted attractions, dark rides, and serious home haunts requiring 100 PSI air and AC power.

POISON PROPS· 8,314 views
ACC1143 Alien Chained Ceiling PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ACC1143 Alien Chained Ceiling PoisonProps.com

The ACC1143 from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic alien suspended from chains overhead. When triggered by its included motion sensor, the figure lunges forward with reaching arms, a bending torso, and a head that sweeps side to side for a high-impact startle scare. The plug-and-play system ships with pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Four quick-link clips and mounting brackets are included for straightforward ceiling installation.

POISON PROPS· 9,220 views
AMT1142 Alien Medical Table PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

AMT1142 Alien Medical Table PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their AMT1142 Alien Medical Table, a fully pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a bloody alien figure that appears motionless before launching into a multi-axis scare sequence. The prop includes a tilting or flipping table, lunging torso, articulated arms, and a moving head, all driven by included pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller with motion sensor. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package, with an optional add-on audio system for enhanced effect. Two table configurations are available to suit different haunt layouts.

POISON PROPS· 12,335 views
MR1133 Monk Reacher POISONPROPS.COM
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DIY Animatronics

MR1133 Monk Reacher POISONPROPS.COM

The Poison Props MR1133 Monk Reacher is a pneumatic animatronic prop that crouches in a dormant, head-down pose before explosively launching its torso upward with arms and head thrusting forward for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships plug-and-play, bundling the character figure, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive experience. The prop requires an AC power connection and a 100 PSI air supply, and its head is interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 7,427 views
SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul POISONPROPS.COM
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Prop Reviews

SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul POISONPROPS.COM

Poison Props showcases the SJG1113 Sit and Jump Ghoul, a pneumatic animatronic designed to mimic a dormant prop before launching upright with dynamic arm and head movement for a powerful startle scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The prop requires AC power and a 100 PSI air supply, with a footprint of 40″ wide by 32″ deep by 90″ tall.

POISON PROPS· 7,940 views
GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer with strings PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer with strings PoisonProps.com

This short product showcase from Poison Props features their GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer, a 7-foot pneumatic animatronic that slumps lifelessly on a wooden box before rising to full height with flailing arms, shuffling legs, and multi-directional head movement. The unit is a complete plug-and-play system including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The interchangeable character design allows haunt operators to swap in different characters to match any theme.

POISON PROPS· 74,261 views