Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronic” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1635 videos
This video from the Haunted Attraction Network showcases a massive new Scarefactory zombie archway prop standing approximately 12 feet tall. The clip appears to highlight the piece as a dramatic entryway or centerpiece suitable for professional haunted attractions. Given the Scarefactory branding, the prop likely features animatronic movement elements typical of the manufacturer's line.
The Poison Props DPE932 is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a drop-panel reveal that exposes a burnt zombie character, which then lunges forward with articulated head and grabbing hands. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the electric panel wall unit, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio system. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and themed attraction spaces. Character heads can be swapped to match alternative themes.
A short showcase clip filmed at a Trudy's Hallmark retail location featuring a Hallmark-exclusive Halloween animatronic ghost that sings and dances. The video gives viewers a quick look at the prop in action as a store find rather than a detailed review. It serves as a fun heads-up for Halloween shoppers hunting for seasonal Hallmark exclusives.
This short-form clip showcases a 'Shaking Man' prop, apparently captured at the TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show and featuring work by Distortions Unlimited. The video highlights an eye-catching animatronic or pneumatic figure designed to simulate an electrocution or convulsing effect. Given its brevity and social-media format, it reads as a quick look at a professional-grade haunt prop in a trade-show setting.
The Zombie Bush Thrasher is an animatronic prop from Poison Props designed to be concealed within outdoor shrubbery or foliage for startling yard haunt scares. The prop is built to thrash and lunge, simulating a zombie bursting from hiding. It appears suited for outdoor Halloween displays where unexpected activation delivers maximum impact on unsuspecting visitors.
This short clip from Hauntcast showcases a creative animatronic tombstone prop that uses a salvaged wiper motor to produce a peeping or popping movement effect. The build demonstrates a clever low-cost approach to adding motion to a graveyard scene. At just three minutes, it offers a quick but inspiring look at the finished prop in action.
A rare Morris Costumes prototype animatronic known as the Stumpy Grave Grabber — believed to have been shelved for roughly seven years — resurfaced when a seller listed it on Facebook Marketplace, sending waves through the haunter community. The video covers the discovery and its significance, referencing an early demo from 2014 as context for just how long this sample has been out of circulation. It is widely considered the only known example of this prototype in existence, making it a notable find for Halloween prop enthusiasts and collectors alike.
GMHaunts delivers an early first-look at Morris Costumes' Soul Stealer, one of the first animatronic reveals for their 2023 Halloween lineup. The prop features an animated cracking tombstone element, combining graveyard theming with mechanical movement. The video is built around leaked box photography and information sourced from a community contributor. It serves as a preview and discussion piece rather than a hands-on unboxing or full review.
Stall Steve is a FrightProps animatronic character staged inside a bathroom stall, designed to catch haunted house patrons completely off guard. The prop begins with a figure seated on a toilet in a relaxed pose, then springs to life with flatulence and bathroom sound effects before standing up and waving toilet paper at unsuspecting guests. It combines gross-out humor with a classic startle scare, making it a memorable and comedic addition to any haunt environment.
The DG737 Door Grabbers from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic prop featuring three hands that violently burst through a chained door. The self-contained rig includes pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor for automatic triggering. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for full sensory impact. The compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and similar professional attraction environments.
This video from Poison Props appears to showcase a spider-themed pop-out animatronic or scare prop. Based on the title alone, it likely demonstrates a sudden-reveal mechanism designed to startle haunt guests. Poison Props is a known name in the Halloween and haunt prop industry, suggesting professional-grade content.
This video from Poison Props showcases a rotating zombie lantern, a motorized Halloween prop that combines undead theming with an animated lantern element. The prop features continuous or programmed rotation to create an unsettling, eye-catching display suitable for yard haunts or home haunt setups. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt builds, and this piece appears to demonstrate their signature craftsmanship in animatronic prop design.
A short-form comedy video filmed inside a Cracker Barrel store during its 2024 Halloween season, featuring what appears to be a reaper-themed Halloween animatronic or prop humorously framed as the store's head of security. The creator plays up the bit with lighthearted holiday energy. At under a minute, it functions more as a fun seasonal snapshot than a detailed product review or walkthrough.
FrightProps showcases Big Bang Billy, a ready-to-use animated pirate prop from their Frightronic line. Built from latex, foam, and an internal armature, the figure shakes and delivers integrated sound with no setup beyond plugging it in. The short video serves as a product showcase for haunters looking to add a swashbuckling character to their scene.
GMHaunts delivers an early sneak peek at Dr. Illume, an online-exclusive animatronic prop from Spirit Halloween's 2022 lineup. The video spotlights this doctor-themed figure as the first 2022 Spirit Halloween release to be revealed, manufactured by Wo Yu. The host walks viewers through the prop's details and overall presentation ahead of the Halloween season.
This short video offers a first look at Spirit Halloween's 2023 Chucky and Ghostface Sidestepper animatronics, two compact licensed character props. The host shares quick impressions of both figures, highlighting their appeal as collectible Halloween decorations. The video is geared toward fans of the Chucky and Scream franchises looking to see the props in action before buying.
FrightProps showcases a creepy animatronic child prop with a demented, sugar-fueled comedic premise. The video highlights what appears to be a possessed or contorting child figure designed for haunted house installations. This short clip serves as a product teaser directing viewers to the FrightProps website for full details. The prop targets haunt builders looking for unsettling, character-driven animatronics.
The Poison Props VC703 is a ready-to-run vampire coffin animatronic in which a corpse character rises from a coffin and shakes as patrons approach. The complete package includes the character, coffin, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor — making it a true plug-and-play haunt prop. An integrated audio package delivers scream effects through a powered speaker and digital audio player. The rig's compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and similar professional attraction environments.
The GTS826 Giant Tombstone Splitter from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic in which a ghoul concealed behind a five-foot tombstone triggers a dramatic reveal — the tombstone splits open and the character rockets upward to eight feet while its arms raise and head moves. The complete package is plug-and-play, bundling the tombstone, rig, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system. It is designed for high-impact startle scares in graveyard-themed haunted attractions, dark rides, or large-scale home haunts.
The WAC719 from Poison Props is a professional-grade witch animatronic designed to hide flush against a wall corner and then swing out a full 90 degrees, bringing the character face-to-face with unsuspecting guests. The prop features multi-axis movement including arm lifts and head articulation, all driven by an onboard pneumatic system and a pre-programmed controller. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package with motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. The rig is sized to mount cleanly at a wall edge, making it suitable for haunted houses and dark rides.
Poison Props showcases their Falling Angel animatronic, a ceiling-mounted drop prop designed for haunted house environments. The piece depicts an angel figure that dramatically falls or lunges downward via pneumatic or mechanical actuation to startle guests. This type of overhead scare prop adds a vertical dimension to haunt layouts, catching visitors off guard from above.
The Poison Props CR712 Closet Reacher is a commercial-grade plug-and-play animatronic prop in which a ghoul figure lurks behind a door, then lunges forward as the door swings open and one arm reaches up and down for a powerful startle scare. The self-contained rig includes the character, door panel, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, along with a complete audio package featuring a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Interchangeable character heads allow operators to swap the ghoul for any other Poison Props character to match their haunt's theme. AC power and a 100 PSI air supply are the only on-site requirements.
This short demo video showcases an animated Pumpkin Reaper prop available at Lowe's. The clip gives viewers a look at the prop in action, highlighting its movement and overall spooky aesthetic. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick reference for shoppers considering the purchase.
GMHaunts previews the Morris Costumes 2023 Mangey Rat animatronic, one of several new Halloween props announced for the upcoming season. The video is built around leaked photos and information shared by a community contributor, offering an early look at the creature before its official retail release. The host breaks down the details of this grotesque rodent prop for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their haunts and displays.
