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Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts

DIY Animatronics

Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates their Giant Yeti Monster Hand animatronic, a large-scale professional prop in which each individual finger moves and grabs via a built-in program. The unit hangs from a chain secured to a solid overhead beam and requires an operator to trigger the programmed sequence while also manually pushing and swinging the hand for added effect. It ships with integrated controls, programming, sound, and a speaker, making it a turnkey solution for theme parks, haunted houses, and dark attractions. The prop is also available in alternate versions including a green monster hand and a gorilla hand variant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,485 views

FrightSaw - Electric Chainsaw Prop

FrightSaw - Electric Chainsaw Prop

The FrightSaw from FrightProps is a modified real chainsaw with its engine replaced by an electronic sound and vibration system. It features an idle chainsaw sound that transitions to a thunderous revving effect when the trigger on the handle is pressed. The prop is designed to physically rumble in the operator's hands, adding tactile realism to the audio scare. It is a ready-made product aimed at haunted house performers and scare actors.

FrightProps· 23,479 views

Talking Animatronic Bear with Body

Talking Animatronic Bear with Body

FrightProps showcases a deluxe talking animatronic bear prop inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's aesthetic. The character features automatic mouth movement that syncs to any audio dialogue played into it, making it highly versatile for haunted attractions or themed displays. This short product spotlight highlights the prop's full-body design and reactive talking capability.

FrightProps· 23,467 views

Sally Laughing Woman Animatronic Halloween Prop

Sally Laughing Woman Animatronic Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases Sally, a plug-and-play animated laughing woman from their Frightronic line of all-electric latex and foam props. The one-minute video highlights her built-in movement and sound, requiring no special setup beyond a power outlet. She is positioned as a versatile character suited for haunted attractions, corn mazes, Halloween parties, and retail displays.

FrightProps· 23,308 views

Poison Oak St Haunted House 2016. PoisonProps.com

Poison Oak St Haunted House 2016. PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their 2016 home haunt on Poison Oak Street, featuring seven brand-new animatronic props set up over two days. The lineup includes standout pieces such as a Grim Reaper, Pumpkin King Lunger, two coffin jumper variants, The Well, Man Eater, and an Exhumed Coffin Lunger. The video gives viewers a walkthrough-style look at how these professional-grade props come together in a residential haunt environment. It serves as both an impressive display and a showcase of Poison Props' product range in action.

POISON PROPS· 22,998 views

HalloweenCostumes.com 2026 Full ANIMATRONICS LINEUP WALKTHROUGH!

HalloweenCostumes.com 2026 Full ANIMATRONICS LINEUP WALKTHROUGH!

GMHaunts was invited to HalloweenCostumes.com headquarters for an exclusive first look at their full 2026 animatronics lineup. The video offers a comprehensive walkthrough of the new offerings, giving viewers an early preview of what to expect from the retailer this Halloween season. It serves as both a product showcase and a buying guide for haunt enthusiasts and home decorators planning ahead for 2026.

GMHaunts· 22,963 views

Werewolf Lunger

Werewolf Lunger

Poison Props showcases their updated Werewolf Lunger, a commercial animatronic prop that conceals itself in a crouched position before dramatically launching upward to a towering intimidating height. The prop combines aggressive movement with integrated snarling and growling audio for a full-sensory scare effect. This appears to be a product showcase video for one of the company's long-running fan-favorite designs.

POISON PROPS· 22,954 views

HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS in HAUNTED 🍔 RESTAURANT! #shorts

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HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS in HAUNTED 🍔 RESTAURANT! #shorts

This short-form video showcases Halloween animatronics on display at Haunted House of Hamburgers, a Halloween-themed restaurant located on Long Island. Viewers get a quick look at how animatronic props are integrated into a food-service setting to create a spooky seasonal atmosphere. It offers a fun glimpse into a unique haunted dining experience blending horror theming with a burger joint concept.

GMHaunts· 22,890 views

3 Head Dropper

3 Head Dropper

This short showcase from Poison Props features their 3 Head Dropper, an animatronic haunt effect in which three severed heads hang suspended from chains above guests. At the trigger point, all three heads plunge downward to bring them face-to-face with patrons for a startling scare. The video serves as a product demonstration linking viewers directly to the purchase page.

POISON PROPS· 22,833 views

creepy cathy movie.mov

creepy cathy movie.mov

This clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights their animatronic character known as Creepy Cathy. It appears to be a product showcase highlighting the figure's unsettling movement and appearance rather than a build tutorial. The video gives haunters a look at one of the company's Frightronics-style props in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,811 views

Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited

Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations for 2019, as debuted at the Halloween and Party Expo. The reel highlights a range of animated props spanning themes like zombies, skeletons, clowns, and aliens. Products are aimed at a wide market including professional haunted attractions, escape rooms, corn mazes, and home yard haunts. With over four decades in the industry, Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a trusted name in quality monster-making and haunt prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,578 views

Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!

Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!

FrightProps showcases their 2019 lineup of ready-to-run animatronic talking skulls, walking viewers through three distinct models that differ in range of motion and complexity. The overview covers a standard skull with mouth and eye movement, a head-turn variant, and a top-tier three-axis model offering the most dynamic performance. Each model is positioned as a plug-and-play solution requiring no custom fabrication. The video serves as a buyer's guide to help haunters select the right tier for their needs and budget.

FrightProps· 22,517 views

ZOMBIE KILLER Animatronic | 2021 Halloween Prop by Distortions

ZOMBIE KILLER Animatronic | 2021 Halloween Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Zombie Killer Frightronic animatronic prop in this short product reveal. The all-electric figure features a motorized arm that stabs up and down, bringing a zombie-apocalypse survivor scene to life. It ships with an audio download and is suited for home haunts, themed yard displays, or professional haunted attractions. The prop is manufactured in the USA and reflects Distortions Unlimited's focus on durable, high-quality haunt-ready pieces.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,475 views

grandma

grandma

This short clip showcases an all-electric 'Grandma' animatronic from Distortions Unlimited, presented as a budget-friendly option for haunts. It highlights the figure as a ready-made character suited to haunted house environments. The brief format functions as a product preview rather than an in-depth build or review.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,393 views

Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes

Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes

This lighthearted compilation offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the longest-running Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturers in the USA. Featuring studio founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside their crew, the video showcases candid outtakes, mishaps, and bloopers from the monster-making floor. It doubles as an entertaining glimpse into the culture and personality of a professional Halloween production company with over four decades in the industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,187 views

Vomit Barrel

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Vomit Barrel

A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their "Vomit Barrel" animatronic, a gross-out puker prop designed for haunted attractions. The clip highlights the prop's stomach-churning vomiting gag intended to disgust and delight haunt guests. It serves as a quick look at the animatronic rather than a build or detailed review.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,089 views

CSM1330 CHAIR SCREAMER TALL MAN PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

CSM1330 CHAIR SCREAMER TALL MAN PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CSM1330 Chair Screamer is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a seated figure that lunges upward to roughly 81 inches via a scissor-extension mechanism. The plug-and-play package includes the character, chair, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package for a complete scare experience. Multiple throw-distance options are available, making it adaptable to different haunt layouts and space constraints.

POISON PROPS· 21,961 views

Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap

This is a showcase of "Spinal Tap," an animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. The clip appears to feature one of the company's professional-grade haunt creatures rather than a build tutorial. Based on the available metadata, specific details about motion, scale, or pricing are not provided.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,958 views

Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited

DIY Animatronics

Purple People Eater Animatronic Painting at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited shows master fabricator Ed Edmunds applying a base coat of paint to a Purple People Eater animatronic figure. The footage offers a rare look at the professional finishing process used on large-scale commercial animatronic props. The completed piece was destined for a Monster Mini Golf themed attraction, showcasing the kind of custom work Distortions Unlimited produces for entertainment venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,903 views

Door or Wall Pounder - Halloween Prop

Door or Wall Pounder - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Door/Wall Pounder, a pneumatic Halloween prop designed to mount on the back of doors or wall panels and simulate the sound and feel of aggressive fist pounding. The effect is intended to startle guests by making walls or doors appear to be violently struck from the other side. It's a plug-and-play style haunted attraction effect aimed at professional and home haunters alike.

FrightProps· 21,830 views

FrightProps Motor Mechs and Technology

FrightProps Motor Mechs and Technology

This short showcase video from FrightProps highlights several of their prop motor mechanisms in action, giving viewers a close-up look at the movement and functionality each unit delivers. It serves as a quick visual introduction to the company's lineup of Halloween prop motors rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The footage is designed to help haunters and builders evaluate the motors' real-world performance before purchasing.

FrightProps· 21,825 views

Home Depot - Frankenstein's Monster Unboxing/Setup | Home Depot Halloween 2024 Animatronic

Home Depot - Frankenstein's Monster Unboxing/Setup | Home Depot Halloween 2024 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Home Depot Halloween 2024 Frankenstein's Monster animatronic, walking viewers through the out-of-box experience from packaging to first activation. The video gives a hands-on look at the prop's features, build quality, and setup process. It serves as a practical first-look review for anyone considering adding this retail animatronic to their haunt or home display.

GMHaunts· 21,781 views

Ghost Ride Production's - To Serve Man

Ghost Ride Production's - To Serve Man

Ghost Ride Productions presents a short animated piece featuring their original 'Roasting Man' character. The one-minute clip showcases the studio's dark, Halloween-flavored animation style. It appears to be a promotional or showcase piece highlighting the company's character animation capabilities.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 21,745 views

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Grim Death, a nearly 11-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper prop designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. The figure dramatically leans toward guests and delivers a startling blast of air or water from its mouth. Built-in fog and lighting effects amplify the scare, and the prop reflects the company's four-decade legacy of USA-made monster fabrication.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,567 views

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