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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.

UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie PoisonProps.com

The UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained, inverted zombie figure that thrusts its torso forward while its arms reach out and its head bobs for a viscerally organic scare effect. The unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making setup straightforward for haunt operators. An optional audio package and metal stand are available as add-ons. With a compact footprint and interchangeable character system, it fits a variety of haunt themes and configurations.

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DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com

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DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DP608s Drop Portrait Extender is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic prop in which a framed portrait drops to reveal a horrifying ghoul that thrusts its torso forward, turns its head, and reaches out with both hands. The unit ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall-mounted drop frame, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Power and a compressed air supply are the only on-site requirements.

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LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com

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DIY Animatronics

LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster PoisonProps.com

The LPT709 Lift Panel Thruster from Poison Props is a commercial-grade animatronic haunt prop featuring a boarded-up wall panel that lifts to reveal a ghoul character, which then thrusts its torso forward and swings its arm in a grabbing motion. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. It is designed for high-impact startle scares in professional haunted attractions and dark rides. All Poison Props characters are interchangeable across their mechanisms, offering flexibility for different themes.

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