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Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1242 videos
Haunt Former takes a mid-July look back at Spirit Halloween's 2018 sneak peek announcements, recapping the animatronics and decorations revealed so far. The video is framed as a personal opinion-driven rewind covering standout and underwhelming offerings from Spirit's new arrivals. It is the first of a two-part series giving Halloween enthusiasts an early-season overview of what to expect from Spirit Halloween that year.
This short montage from Distortions Unlimited showcases the making of their Krazy Kristen animatronic, intercut with vintage production footage and set to music. It offers a stylized, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the long-running studio builds its monsters rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The video also nods to the company's four-decade history of crafting animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.
A retrospective opinion video in which the creator ranks Spirit Halloween store years from 2008 through 2017, evaluating each year based on its themes, animatronics, props, and overall nostalgic appeal. The ranking reflects a longtime haunter's personal perspective on how the retailer's offerings evolved over the decade. Archival clips from a Spirit Halloween-focused YouTube channel are used to illustrate each year's lineup.
GMHaunts covers leaked photos from a Home Depot manager meeting revealing the retailer's upcoming Halloween 2024 animatronics lineup. Highlights include a 12-foot Floating Reaper, a Nosferatu figure, a scarecrow, and additional unreleased pieces. The video gives Halloween enthusiasts an early look at what to expect from Home Depot's seasonal offerings before they hit shelves. This is a preview and discussion format rather than a hands-on build or tutorial.
A short-form video showcasing the nautical-themed Halloween animatronics available at Lowe's for the 2024 season, set to a sea shanty soundtrack. The creator highlights pirate and deep-sea characters including a captain, zombie fisherman, kraken, and deep sea diver on the store floor. It serves as a fun, music-driven walkthrough of Lowe's Halloween 2024 offerings for shoppers and collectors.
GMHaunts covers leaked photos from a Lowes 2024 Halloween manager meeting, reportedly originating from a Las Vegas event and shared via the Halloween Decorating Fanatics 2024 Facebook group. The video walks viewers through the images to preview upcoming Lowes Halloween displays and animatronics before their official retail release. It serves as an early look at what consumers can expect from Lowes' 2024 Halloween product lineup.
This behind-the-scenes video follows Phobias FX Studios artist Dr. Justin Fear as he applies full SFX makeup to actor Lucas Turner for a short promotional film tied to Distortions Unlimited's Frankenstein's Assault animatronic prop. The video offers insight into the makeup application process, airbrush FX techniques, and tips for breaking into haunt acting. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds also steps in to give Lucas character direction before the Monster Rock short film segment is revealed.
This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows part of the build process for their Sleeping Giant animatronic. The footage focuses on trimming the giant figure in preparation for seaming during fabrication. It offers a glimpse into how a professional prop studio shapes a large-scale monster character.
This short-form video from Horror 365 showcases zombie-themed animatronics, likely as part of a yard or home haunt display. The title suggests an exciting reveal of moving zombie figures, though no detailed build or tutorial content can be confirmed from the available metadata. With no description or duration provided, specifics about the props or setup remain unclear.
This short promotional video showcases the artistry and craftsmanship behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based Halloween prop and animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience. Set to classical cello music, the piece highlights the skilled team at work — sculpting, welding, painting, and finishing professional-grade creatures. Featured products span both 2020 releases and longtime classics, spanning demons, wolves, and monster characters. It positions the company's output as suitable for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.
GMHaunts continues its coverage of Home Depot's upcoming Halloween 2026 animatronic lineup, sharing newly revealed pieces from what appears to be an internal managers' meeting. This is the second installment in the series, offering an early look at products not yet available to the general public. The video serves as a preview and commentary on the latest additions to Home Depot's seasonal Halloween offerings for 2026.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases one of their animatronic Halloween products, billed as the 'Psycho.' The video appears to be a brief promotional look at the prop rather than a build or tutorial. Specific details about its features, movement, or pricing are not provided in the available metadata.
This video is a large-scale update from Spooky Guy444 covering lost and unreleased Halloween props, prototypes, and animatronics from major retailers and manufacturers. The content spans items tied to brands such as Spirit Halloween, Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited, among others. It appears to serve as a community-facing roundup for Halloween prop enthusiasts interested in rare and never-released pieces.
This video offers a tour of Monster World, an immersive interactive monster museum in Denver, Colorado created by Distortions Unlimited and Blazen Illuminations. Spanning over 25 scenes in a large venue, the attraction showcases some of Distortions Unlimited's most impressive large-scale animatronics and prop work, including a giant T-Rex, Winged Dragon, werewolf, and life-size Alien Queen. Visitors can interact with exhibits, pose for photo ops, and experience cinematic environments populated by iconic creatures from horror, film, and music. It serves as a compelling showcase of what professional-grade Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturing looks like at full scale.
Jade The Libra covers the Lowe's Halfway to Halloween event, spotlighting a fresh wave of animatronics released early to MyLowe's Rewards members before a wider public launch. The video walks viewers through five newly revealed animatronics alongside three returning fan favorites. It serves as a heads-up shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts eager to snag seasonal items before they sell out.
This crew profile video introduces Mike Glover, known as 'The Mechanic' at Distortions Unlimited, a veteran prop and animatronic builder with over two decades at the company. Mike's background in farming and construction informs his hands-on approach to welding, mechanical design, and fabrication of the company's Halloween creations. The video is part of a series spotlighting the skilled individuals behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based manufacturer featured on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters. It offers an inside look at the craftsmanship and expertise that go into professional-grade Halloween animatronics and props.
In this Monster Lab episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick technique for adding a realistic gloss to latex mask and prop eyes using Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear. The method is drawn directly from Distortions' professional production workflow for masks, props, and animatronics. At just four minutes, it's a compact, focused tutorial that can immediately elevate the realism of any finished latex piece.
Spooky Guy444 counts down what he considers the ten greatest commercial Halloween animatronics of all time, with a heavy focus on Lowe's Halfway to Halloween collection. The video showcases a range of characters including clowns, mummies, skeletons, and reapers, giving viewers a curated look at retail animatronic offerings. Shopping links for the featured Lowe's pieces are provided, suggesting the video doubles as a buying guide alongside the countdown format.
GMHaunts was invited to an exclusive VIP preview event at Party City headquarters to get an early look at their 2024 Halloween animatronics collection. The video offers an inside glimpse at upcoming props before they hit shelves, giving Halloween enthusiasts a head start on what to expect this season. It serves as both a product showcase and an event walkthrough, highlighting the range and variety of Party City's animatronic lineup for 2024.
This is a product showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring their "Purple People Eater" animatronic creation. The clip highlights a commercially manufactured haunt prop rather than a build or tutorial. Specific details about size, motion, and pricing aren't provided in the metadata, so this serves as an introductory look at the piece.
A content creator ranks the upcoming 2026 Halloween costume and animatronic lineup from worst to best, covering what appears to be 40 or more animatronic offerings from major retailers and industry sources. The video follows a tier-style ranking format popular in the Halloween enthusiast community, offering one fan's take on which products stand out and which fall flat. Retailers such as Spirit Halloween, Home Depot, and Lowe's appear to be among the brands whose seasonal lineups are discussed.
This video covers early intel on Spirit Halloween's 2024 animatronic lineup, including the official names of upcoming pieces and confirmation of a CarnEvil-themed collection. The creator shares news and leaks relevant to Halloween enthusiasts planning their seasonal purchases. It serves as a preview and discussion piece rather than a hands-on review or build tutorial.
GMHaunts breaks down the officially revealed names of Spirit Halloween's 2025 animatronic lineup, offering early analysis and commentary for fans eager to plan their haunt setups. The video centers on teaser content released by Spirit Halloween, dissecting clues about what this year's props may look like or reference. It serves as an early-season news roundup for collectors and home haunters tracking the latest retail offerings.
This video spotlights the Distortions Unlimited Colossus, a towering giant animatronic, as featured at the award-winning Lehman Manor Haunt for 2023. Miles McCabe (Brick Thunder) shares how his haunt deploys Colossus and offers tips for using the figure effectively. It also includes behind-the-scenes glimpses of how the animatronic was built before heading to the haunt.
