Video Tag
Every video tagged “animatronics” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1244 videos
Haunt Former covers the 2022 Halloween & Party Expo and HAuNTcon, reporting on the state of the event and what attendees and home haunters can expect this year. The video addresses ongoing shipping delays affecting new props and masks heading into the season. Featured vendors appear to include major industry names such as Distortions Unlimited, Morris Costumes, and Ghoulish Productions, with a look at new releases and 2022 updates.
A short-form clip capturing a genuine scare reaction to a home Halloween animatronic yard display featuring Spirit Halloween props. The video highlights the startling effect that well-placed animatronics — including what appear to be the Grim and Rosemary figures — can have on unsuspecting visitors. It serves as a fun, real-world demonstration of these props in action during the 2023 Halloween season.
A nearly hour-and-a-half live review session covering new animatronic releases from both Spirit Halloween and HalloweenCostumes.com for the upcoming season. The host walks through dozens of props one by one — from licensed characters like Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters Terror Dog, and Killer Klowns to original creations like Back Bend Bonnie and the Mutant Sewer Rat — offering real-time reactions and commentary. The video opens with a broader discussion on the current state of Halloween retail before diving into the product showcases. Timestamped chapters make it easy to jump directly to any specific prop of interest.
The creator ranks the full 2024 Party City Halloween product lineup from worst to best, offering personal opinions on which props, decorations, and items are worth your money this season. The video blends entertainment with practical shopping guidance for Halloween enthusiasts scoping out retail offerings. The creator also briefly notes they are opening their own haunted attraction, hinting at a professional-level perspective behind the reviews.
This short-form video showcases a friend's massive Halloween yard display featuring a large collection of scary clown animatronics sourced from multiple major retail chains. The display reportedly includes well over 100 animated Halloween props from popular retailers and prop suppliers. It serves as an impressive visual tour of what a dedicated large-scale residential yard haunt can look like when stocked with commercial animatronics.
A community-driven countdown of the ten worst animatronic props ever released, drawing on submissions and opinions from Halloween enthusiasts. The video spans products from well-known brands in the seasonal and professional haunt space. It serves as both entertainment and a cautionary reference for buyers looking to avoid disappointing purchases.
SpookYouLaterz visits a Party City location in New Jersey for an early look at the retailer's 2023 Halloween animatronics lineup, filmed as part of a sponsored multi-video series leading up to Party City's official 2023 Halloween campaign launch. The video showcases a range of animatronic figures and seasonal décor available for the 2023 Halloween season, including notable pieces such as a Leatherface animatronic and an ice cream clown character. It serves as an in-store preview for Halloween shoppers and prop enthusiasts curious about mass-market offerings this season.
A short floor-walk through a couple of booths at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions trade show in 2021, showcasing professional-grade static gore props and animated animatronics designed for commercial haunted attractions. The creator highlights pieces used by major venues such as theme parks and year-round haunted houses. It serves as a quick visual sampler of what the professional haunt industry was offering that season.
A feature-length tour of eight major retailers during the 2024 Halloween season, covering Spirit Halloween, Party City, Home Depot, Target, Big Lots, Michaels, Walmart, and Lowe's. The creator walks through each store's seasonal Halloween sections, showcasing available animatronics, props, and decorations. At over 77 minutes, it serves as a comprehensive snapshot of what was on retail shelves for Halloween 2024. Each store gets its own dedicated segment, making it easy to jump to a specific retailer.
This short clip appears to showcase a jumper glider animatronic, likely filmed at a Halloween or haunt industry trade event such as Transworld. The video highlights a dinosaur-themed animatronic or costume piece that falls under the broader Halloween and cosplay space. With no source description available and a zero-minute runtime, specific details about the prop or demonstration are limited.
GMHaunts examines whether a professional Halloween company — apparently ScareFactory — used AI to design animatronics for their 2025 catalog, exploring what that means for the haunt industry. The creator shares their personal take, reviews the catalog in question, and presents results from a community poll on the topic. The video also touches on AI being integrated directly into animatronic technology itself, broadening the discussion beyond just design aesthetics.
A short teaser showcasing a homeowner's in-progress 2021 Halloween yard haunt display featuring a mix of Spirit Halloween animatronics, inflatables, zombie props, and horror character pieces. The setup is nearly complete, with lighting, fog, cobwebs, and several additional store-bought props still to be added. Neighbors were already stopping to photograph the house, reflecting the creator's passion for community Halloween spirit.
This short video captures highlight footage from the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2021, held in St. Louis, Missouri. It serves as a walkthrough of the trade show floor, showcasing professional-grade animatronics, haunt props, Halloween masks, and FX makeup displays from various vendors. The clip represents the creator's final footage installment from the 2021 event. Background music is provided by Dark Signal.
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough tour of a Spirit Halloween superstore for the 2024 season, spotlighting the year's animatronics, décor themes, and featured products. The creator explores what's new and notable as the chain opens its doors nationwide each fall. A circus-themed aesthetic appears to be a prominent focus of the 2024 lineup. The video serves as both an early-season preview and an informal product showcase for Halloween shoppers and enthusiasts.
This appears to be a short teaser or preview clip from the Horror 365 channel, shared in connection with the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. The creator is soliciting audience feedback ahead of a full-length video release. With no description and a zero-minute runtime logged, content details are extremely limited.
A short-form Halloween video centered on a character named Rosemary, framed around a hook-style horror story or animatronic reveal. The content appears tied to Spirit Halloween animatronic promotions or creepypasta-style storytelling popular during the 2023 Halloween season. With a runtime of under a minute, it prioritizes viral shock value over in-depth tutorials or walkthroughs.
A short-form in-store tour of Cracker Barrel's 2024 Halloween seasonal merchandise. The creator walks viewers through available holiday décor options, giving a quick look at what the retailer is stocking for the season. The clickbait title referencing a MrBeast iPhone giveaway is a joke and unrelated to the content.
A short-form Halloween clip showcasing what appears to be an animatronic prop, with the creator drawing a humorous comparison to the character Megamind. The video features branding references to Spirit Halloween and CFX, suggesting the prop may involve a high-end silicone mask or animatronic head. The 'about to pop' framing hints at a surprise reveal or pop-up scare mechanism in action.
Travis from Fright Ideas walks through the Park mode feature on the PicoVolt controller, a dedicated control unit aimed at haunted attraction builders. The demonstration focuses on how Park mode functions within the PicoVolt's feature set. At just two minutes, it serves as a focused, quick-reference tutorial for users already working with this controller.
GMHaunts takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Distortions Unlimited booth at the TransWorld Halloween & Attractions 2025 trade show. The video offers an up-close look at the latest professional-grade props and creations on display from one of the haunt industry's well-known manufacturers. It serves as an insider preview of what Distortions Unlimited is bringing to the market for the 2025 haunt season.
Haunt Former tours four Halloween retail locations — Party City, Walmart, and two Spirit Halloween stores — to showcase what's hitting shelves for the 2024 season. The video covers a wide range of seasonal finds including props, animatronics, masks, and general décor. Running just under 25 minutes, it serves as a broad overview of what mainstream retailers are offering this year. Each store gets its own dedicated segment, making it easy to jump to a specific location.
GMHaunts delivers an early first look at Morris Costumes' 2024 animatronic lineup, freshly revealed at the Halloween Party Expo. The video highlights standout pieces including a Sword Swallower and Grave Robber among other new characters. This is part one of what appears to be a multi-part series covering the new releases. Fans and haunt builders get an advance preview of what Morris Costumes is bringing to the Halloween season.
This short-form Halloween video showcases poison-themed props and zombie animatronics, likely filmed at a trade show or retail environment such as Transworld or Spirit Halloween. The content appears to highlight commercially available scary props for the 2023 Halloween season. With no source description available and a listed duration of zero minutes, specific details about the props remain limited.
A short, lighthearted clip showcasing an animatronic Halloween prop repurposed for Cinco de Mayo festivities. The animated figure appears to dance and sing, highlighting how Halloween animatronics can bring fun to other holidays. The video has a comedic, casual tone typical of short-form social content.
