Video Tag
Every video tagged “fog effect” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
51 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a commercial Spirit Halloween 'Harvester of Souls' animatronic into a screen-accurate Harry Potter Dementor. The build involves repositioning the figure for a flying pose, sculpting the iconic Dementor's Kiss mouth using Apoxie Sculpt, and adding a tattered cheesecloth-and-chicken-wire costume. A companion child figure is reworked into a soul-drained Harry Potter, complete with scar, glasses, and robes, creating a dramatic diorama-style display piece.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie walk through building a glowing chicken wire ghost designed to float in a yard haunt setting. The ghost is shaped using chicken wire over a mannequin form, suspended with fishing line, and finished with glow-in-the-dark spray paint and Halloween lighting for a striking nighttime effect. The creators note the glow paint alone delivers minimal results, but combining it with dedicated Halloween lights produces the full glowing look. A fog machine adds an atmospheric finishing touch that elevates the overall display.
Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build an elaborate Sea of Thieves-inspired pirate treasure chest Halloween prop from XPS and EVA foam, complete with 3D-printed skull decorations and hardware details. The build is elevated by special effects including Arduino-controlled NeoPixel glowing eyes and a hidden microfogger that breathes eerie mist from the chest. The prop is finished with layered paints, Rub n Buff, and airbrushing to achieve a weathered, cursed aesthetic. It's a full-featured, multi-discipline build that blends prop fabrication, electronics, and effects work into a single showpiece.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building convincing fake glowing coals and burning embers for Halloween displays, along with a witch's cauldron that produces smoke and glows purple at night. Spray foam appears to be a key material in achieving a realistic ember texture. The finished effects combine practical construction with lighting and fog to create an atmospheric, witchcraft-themed prop. It's a relatively accessible project aimed at haunters who want a striking visual centerpiece.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an impressive 7-foot Grim Reaper Halloween prop using materials that are easy to source. The build incorporates a lantern and fog effects to give the finished figure an eerie, atmospheric presence. At 25 minutes, the tutorial is designed to be approachable for builders of most skill levels.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Colossus, a massive new animatronic prop introduced for the 2020 Halloween and theme park season. Standing over 11 feet tall, the figure features articulated eyes and mouth, a stand-up motion sequence, and an integrated package of sound, fog, and movement. The video serves as a product demonstration, giving haunted attraction buyers and home haunters a look at the prop in action. Colossus is described as a more sophisticated relative of Distortions' existing Sleeping Giants line.
This FrightProps video showcases a dramatic swamp-themed fog and laser combination effect designed for haunted house environments. The setup creates a glowing, low-lying or sky-filling atmospheric look that enhances immersive Halloween scenes. The video appears to be a product demonstration tied to a packaged kit available through FrightProps.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2020 Demon Fury animatronic, a towering demon prop standing roughly 10.5 feet tall. The creature features head rotation, an articulated jaw, glowing eyes, growling audio, and integrated fog output. Built for maximum impact, it is positioned as a centerpiece attraction for professional haunts, theme park events, or ambitious home haunts. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established American manufacturer with a reputation for durable, high-quality Halloween products.
Froggy's Fog showcases a large-scale Laser Swamp lighting installation at Zombie Trail Paintball near Jackson, TN. The system produces swirling, low-lying laser light that transforms a haunt scene into an eerie, immersive swamp environment. A key feature of the effect is its ability to conceal live actors and props within the light field, amplifying scare potential for guests walking through.
Distortions Unlimited documents the delivery of their massive Colossus animatronic to customer Brick Thunder, who visited the studio to see the finished piece before it was showcased at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Convention. Standing over 11 feet tall when seated and reaching approximately 12 feet when fully upright, Colossus features mouth and eye movement, a sit-to-stand action, integrated fog, and synchronized audio. Brick Thunder's team also recorded a custom soundtrack for the figure before transporting it to their haunt. The video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Distortions Unlimited's craftsmanship and the scale of a professional-grade animatronic centerpiece.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic prop, a sci-fi horror scare piece built around a containment-breach narrative. The unit features a detailed alien sculpt housed inside a high-tech enclosure complete with fog, emergency lighting, and an audio alert that sets the scene before the creature lunges forward. The multi-sensory sequence — sound, fog, and a sudden forward lunge — is designed to deliver a high-impact jump scare in haunt or theme-park environments. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established US manufacturer of professional-grade Halloween animatronics.
The LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature from Poison Props is a professional pneumatic animatronic designed to lurk hidden beneath a laser swamp fog effect before dramatically lunging upward approximately five feet with a rising torso and articulated head movement. The plug-and-play unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making it ready for immediate installation in haunted attractions or dark rides. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to amplify the scare. Laser swamp lighting and fog equipment are sold separately.
Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and demonstrates the Dragon Legends wall-mounted dragon head prop, available in six colors. The piece features a latex skin over a foam-filled form sculpted by artist Tom Cassidy, with an integrated fog machine and internal LED light that create a convincing smoke-and-fire breathing effect. The demo showcases all six color variants — black, blue, green, orange, red, and white — highlighting the quality of the sculpt and hand-applied paint. Suited for home display, offices, or professional themed attractions, the prop ships with a wall-mounting bracket included.
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.
This short showcase highlights an all-electric animated gargoyle from Distortions Unlimited that needs no air compressor to operate. The towering, self-contained prop features wings that raise and lower in sync with a programmed soundtrack and includes an embedded fog tube for added atmosphere. Marketed for haunts, parties, rentals, and retail displays, it emphasizes easy portability and dramatic gothic presence.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Stone Master Gargoyle, a massive professional-grade Halloween animatronic with a 13-foot wingspan and standing nearly 9 feet tall with wings raised. The creature features moving wings, integrated fog, and synchronized sound, all driven by compressed air and AC power. Built from latex and foam over a metal armature, it reflects the studio's reputation for high-quality, durable dark attraction pieces. It would be a commanding centerpiece for gothic, castle, cemetery, or haunted attraction environments.
FrightProps showcases a wall-mounted animatronic bull head that thrashes and convulses aggressively while expelling fog from its nostrils for a dramatic effect. The unit ships as a complete, ready-to-run package that includes the prop, a fog machine, motion sensor, controller, and speakers. The short demo clip highlights how the combined motion and fog effects work together in a haunted house setting.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 Ancient Wizard animatronic, a professional-grade talking prop designed for theme parks and haunted attractions. The figure features synchronized mouth movement, articulated head and arms, and atmospheric effects including lightning, a glowing staff, and integrated fog. Built with a foam-filled latex skin over a realistic sculpt, the prop is positioned as a durable, high-quality centerpiece for large-scale installations.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Stone Master Gargoyle, a fully animated Gothic castle prop featuring moving head and wings, integrated sound, and a built-in fog effect. The short demo highlights the character's imposing presence and suitability for high-impact Halloween environments. It positions the gargoyle as a versatile centerpiece for professional haunts, theme parks, and gothic-themed events.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their towering Grim Reaper animatronic, which rises to a full 13 feet and features synchronized mouth movement, glowing red eyes, built-in fog, and custom customer audio. The prop is designed for professional haunted attractions, theme parks, and large-scale Halloween events. Uniquely, the scare experience blends animatronic automation with a live actor component for maximum impact. Distortions Unlimited has manufactured USA-made Halloween props and monsters for over 40 years.
FrightProps showcases their Burst Steam Pipe, a dramatic air-powered haunted house prop that simulates a pipe violently splitting in half. When triggered, the prop delivers a forceful blast of fog accompanied by a screeching steam sound effect for a fully immersive scare. It can be configured to emit fog, water, or a combination of both.
This video showcases FrightProps' Winter Dragon animated Halloween prop, a large-scale dragon figure that incorporates a fog effect as part of its display. The clip appears to be a product demonstration highlighting the prop's visual impact and animated features. Based on the creator tags, fog is a key element of the dragon's presentation, likely exhaled or emitted as part of the animation cycle.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Grim Death animatronic, a towering grim reaper figure that stands close to 11 feet tall. The prop wields a scythe and features a dramatic leaning lunge motion toward guests, paired with a blast of air or water from its mouth for maximum scare impact. Integrated fog and lighting effects round out the presentation, making it a high-impact centerpiece for haunted attractions or home haunts.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Alien Parasite animatronic prop, as demonstrated at Transworld Halloween 2023. The prop features a sci-fi containment unit complete with integrated fog, emergency lighting, and audio alerts before the alien dramatically breaks free in a high-impact jumpscare. It pays homage to classic sci-fi horror aesthetics and is designed for professional haunted house environments.
