Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronic” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1635 videos
Poison Props showcases the WB931, a commercial-grade animatronic featuring a female figure chained to a wheelchair. The prop delivers a torso lunge forward and back combined with multiple head movements to create an unsettling torture-victim effect. It arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Only a compressed air supply and AC power outlet are needed to put it into operation.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a 'Dead Man Rockin' animatronic figure in action, likely demonstrating its movement and overall presentation. It appears intended to highlight a haunt-grade prop rather than teach a build. The footage serves as a promotional or demo look at the character for potential haunt buyers.
This video offers an early look at a Spirit Halloween prototype prop called the Poppin Goblin, showcasing its design and features before its official retail release. The host provides a hands-on style review and commentary aimed at Halloween prop enthusiasts and collectors tracking upcoming seasonal releases. The video is part of a broader prototype marathon series covering multiple upcoming Spirit Halloween and related manufacturer offerings for 2023.
The BOD418 Bride of Death from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a bride character concealed behind a curtain that flies open on cue. The figure lunges forward while raising and lowering her arm to brandish a decapitated head, creating a dramatic two-stage scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Only a compressed air supply and AC power connection are needed to operate it.
The TG807 Torso Grabber from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a half-torso character suspended from meat hooks. On trigger, the head lifts and sweeps side to side while the arms reach outward and grab, accompanied by a built-in scream effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, chains, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, and powered speaker. Only a standard AC power outlet and a 100 PSI air supply are needed to operate it.
The HP823 Hair Puller from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a distressed woman who rocks in a chair before violently tearing at her own scalp. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, chair, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Character heads are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, adding versatility across different haunt themes. It is designed for professional haunted attractions and dark rides requiring freight delivery.
A short clip captured at the Burton Ball Halloween event featuring a Chucky animatronic prop. The video showcases the iconic killer doll character in action, referencing the broader Child's Play franchise. It appears to highlight a commercially available Chucky animatronic associated with retailers like Spirit Halloween and Spencer's.
This video showcases the Rocking Chair Screamer Swamp Witch, a commercial Halloween animatronic from Poison Props. The prop appears to feature a witch character in a rocking chair with a screamer-style scare mechanism. It is a product showcase intended to drive sales through the Poison Props website.
A short clip captured at Monster Con in San Antonio showcasing Killer Klowns from Outer Space-themed costumes and characters taking over the convention space. Fans of the cult classic 1988 horror-comedy will appreciate the detailed clown character portrayals on display. The video has an enthusiastic, fan-forward energy celebrating the film's enduring popularity.
The Poison Props TD510 Torso Drop Flailer is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic that conceals a torso character overhead before dropping it down suddenly with wildly flailing arms to startle passing patrons. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package, including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a complete audio package featuring a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. It mounts via a bracket that slides onto the top of a standard maze wall, requiring only AC power and a compressed air supply at approximately 100 psi to operate. Interchangeable character heads allow haunt operators to customize the look to match any theme.
GMHaunts unboxes and reviews Spirit Halloween's 2024 Plague Doctor Doll, Pestilence Pete, giving viewers a close-up look at the prop straight from the box. The video covers the figure's design details and overall quality as part of Spirit Halloween's 2024 seasonal lineup. It offers a practical first-look assessment for shoppers and collectors considering the piece for their home haunt or display.
FrightProps showcases their Barrels of Fun animatronic, a commercial haunt prop featuring a rack that lifts and launches barrels toward guests before they crash to a stop at the front. The short demo clip highlights the physical impact and visual drama of the effect. It appears designed for high-traffic walk-through attractions seeking a reliable, repeatable startle moment.
Poison Props showcases their BET304 Burn Electrocution Twitcher, a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic featuring a victim character that rapidly stands and thrashes side to side with twitching arms — complete with a sparks-and-screams narrative. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, overhead light and stand, strobe, fog machine, motion sensor, controller, and a digital audio system with scream effects. It requires only an AC power connection and a compressed air supply at 100 psi to operate. Interchangeable character heads allow buyers to customize the look to fit their haunt's theme.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights their Banshee animatronic on display at the Transworld Halloween trade show in 2024. The video serves as a brief showcase of the company's professional-grade monster prop rather than a build tutorial. Distortions notes its decades of experience crafting monsters, props, and animatronics for the haunt industry.
FrightProps showcases Poopdeck Pete, an animatronic pirate prop designed for Halloween displays. The video highlights the prop's movement and character detail, making it suitable for yard haunts and seasonal decorating. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website for full specifications and additional pirate prop options.
Poison Props showcases the SF705 Spider Food, a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained victim who struggles and kicks when triggered while an oversized spider descends and lunges at guests. The unit ships complete with characters, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making it a true plug-and-play solution for haunts and dark rides. An optional sound package adds custom audio, a digital player, and a powered speaker. Character heads are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms for added customization.
The Poison Props HD521 is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring three monster heads suspended from chains that drop suddenly toward patrons — descending from roughly nine feet down to face level. The self-contained unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package including a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Its compact rig bracket is designed to slide directly onto the top of a standard maze wall, making installation straightforward for professional haunt operators. Interchangeable head characters add versatility across different haunt themes.
This short teaser previews an upcoming full DIY tutorial for a mechanically animated skeleton groundbreaker prop targeted at home haunters. The finished prop is designed to rise from the ground and serve as a centerpiece for a graveyard-themed outdoor display. The full build video is available via a linked tutorial on the same channel.
This short teaser clip from Haunt Former previews an upcoming Halloween prop or animatronic character named Peek a Boo Penny. The video appears to be a brief anticipation-building reveal ahead of a fuller Monday release. Very little build or technical detail is shown at this stage.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Party City Halloween 2024 Cthulhu Watcher animatronic, a prop provided directly by Party City for review. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and setup process for this Lovecraftian creature animatronic. It offers a hands-on first look at one of Party City's notable 2024 Halloween animatronic offerings.
The Shock Block Blumpkin is a commercial Halloween animatronic prop from FrightProps disguised as an oversized children's alphabet block. When triggered, the top of the block bursts open and a laughing evil clown head swings out to startle guests. Its innocent toy appearance makes it an effective misdirection scare piece ideal for haunted house environments.
A short-form showcase of a custom zombie-themed Tigger animatronic, blending beloved childhood character with horror aesthetics for a darkly comedic Halloween display. The creator leans into the absurdity of the concept, presenting the piece as a one-of-a-kind creation. The clip appears connected to the Kings of Horror and Monster Con community in San Antonio.
This video reviews the Area 31 Capsule, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop featuring a grey alien encased in a chamber with an optional fogging effect. The reviewer walks through the prop's design, animation, and atmospheric features while noting an alien-invasion narrative backdrop. A candid post-review note flags that the prop developed reliability issues, though replacement parts were made available — a useful heads-up for prospective buyers. Overall it offers a practical look at what this seasonal animated prop delivers for Halloween displays.
This video showcases the Mirror Girl animatronic from Poison Props, a professional Halloween prop featuring a ghostly female figure integrated into a mirror-style display. The footage appears to be a product demonstration intended to highlight the prop's motion, appearance, and scare potential. Poison Props is a known manufacturer of high-end haunted attraction animatronics. Viewers are directed to the Poison Props website to place an order.
