Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunt prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
365 videos
Distortions Unlimited showcases 'Last Laff,' a creepy animatronic clown prop introduced in their 2019 Halloween lineup under the Frightronics brand. The piece is designed for haunted attractions, home haunts, and yard displays alike. Distortions Unlimited, a manufacturer with over four decades in the Halloween industry and a presence on the TV series Making Monsters, positions this sinister old clown alongside their broader roster of evil clown characters.
Mortal Remains is an animated skeleton Halloween prop from Distortions Unlimited, a professional manufacturer of haunt-grade animatronics, masks, and costumes. The short showcase video demonstrates the prop's movement capabilities as part of the company's 2018 product lineup. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known name in the professional haunted attraction industry, and this piece reflects their frightronic product line.
Poison Props showcases their 'Hanging from Achilles' animatronic figure, a disturbing character suspended by hooks through its feet with bound hands and a sack over its head. The prop's standout feature is a violent thrashing action sequence that activates on cue. This appears to be a ready-to-buy commercial haunt prop rather than a DIY build.
This short clip showcases "Cool Jerk," an animatronic prop offered by Distortions Unlimited. It appears to be a brief product spotlight rather than a build or tutorial. Details on movement, mechanics, and pricing are not provided in the available metadata.
VanOaksProps upgrades an existing haunt lantern by integrating an Arduino Nano and a Neopixel LED ring to create dynamic, programmable lighting effects. The build includes a 3D-printed controller box and custom Arduino code, both available as free downloads. Frost effect paint is applied to diffuse and soften the LED output for a more atmospheric look. The result is a polished, convincing lantern prop suited for haunted environments.
A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring an electric-chair-themed prop depicting a gruesomely charred victim. The clip leans into dark humor, playing up the 'overcooked' execution gag for a haunt setting. It serves as a quick look at the prop rather than a build or tutorial.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their large-scale Sleeping Giant animatronic, a handcrafted character capable of snoring, speaking, opening its eyes, and standing upright. The video features footage from multiple real-world deployments including Transworld, a private Lord of the Rings-themed event, and various attractions worldwide. A standout clip demonstrates the giant programmed to speak Spanish, highlighting the prop's multilingual audio flexibility. Built for durability, the piece has been installed across haunted houses, corn mazes, mini golf parks, and theme park-style events.
Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended sculpting session focused on creating a Wednesday-inspired character piece, presented in a bingo challenge format. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the sculpting process in what appears to be a long-form live or recorded workshop running over three hours. The video targets haunted attraction builders and mask makers looking to develop professional-level character sculpts. The bingo format suggests an interactive or community-driven element to the creative session.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their La Llorona Frightronic animatronic prop, a haunting figure rooted in the Mexican and Latin American legend of a weeping woman cursed to roam the Earth eternally searching for her drowned children. The prop features the character's signature blood tears and ghostly appearance, capturing her tormented existence between the living and spirit worlds. Suited for professional haunts, home haunters, and Halloween parties alike, it brings a culturally rich piece of folklore to life as a ready-to-use scare prop.
The FrightProps FLASH Plate is a compact haunt accessory that combines a startling burst of light with a loud cracking noise to shock and disorient guests. According to the product description, the device produces over 90 dB of sound, making it a potent sensory scare tool. It is suited both for small DIY props and as an integrated element within larger professional haunted attractions.
FrightProps walks through the programming setup for their 3-axis talking skull, a pneumatic animatronic prop capable of realistic head movement and lip sync. The tutorial covers the configuration process needed to get the skull performing coordinated motion and speech playback. At 14 minutes, it provides a focused, step-by-step overview suitable for new and returning FrightProps customers alike.
This video showcases the Sinful Descender, a haunt prop offered by Poison Props. The clip appears to be a product showcase or advertisement directing viewers to purchase the prop through the Poison Props website. Very little descriptive metadata is available, so specific mechanical or design details cannot be confirmed.
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.
VanOaksProps walks through the construction of a convincing fake crematorium oven door using wood, EVA craft foam, and a layered paint approach. The build is designed to be quick and accessible while delivering a genuinely unsettling set-dressing piece for a Halloween haunt. A multi-step painting process — including rubberized undercoating, matte black, metallic aluminum, and acrylic washes — gives the prop its gritty, industrial realism. Starbond CA glue (provided by the sponsor) is used throughout to bond foam components securely.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mean Dog animatronic prop in action, demonstrating its barking, growling, and shaking movements. The prop is designed for professional haunt environments including haunted houses, corn mazes, and themed attractions. Distortions Unlimited is a veteran animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience in the Halloween industry, and this particular piece dates back to a 2015 release.
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.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Swamp Hag, a professionally crafted animatronic swamp witch designed for Halloween displays and haunted attractions. The short feature highlights the character's animated movement and detailed creature design. It serves as a product spotlight for one of the company's ready-to-deploy haunt props.
This short Hauntcast video covers a coffin extender Halloween prop, likely demonstrating how a standard coffin prop can be lengthened or modified for haunted attraction use. At just two minutes, it offers a focused look at a specific prop accessory. Hauntcast is a well-known resource in the professional and home haunt community.
This short clip showcases Death Blow, an animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited that delivers a sudden burst of air at passing guests. It functions as a startle device, using a pneumatic-style air blast to surprise haunt visitors. The video appears to be a brief demo of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial.
This is a showcase of Distortions Unlimited's animated Grim Reaper Frightronic prop, presenting the menacing reaper wielding a sickle. The fully electric figure comes paired with an included audio track to drive its themed performance. It's a commercial haunt-ready prop highlighted as part of the maker's 2017 lineup.
Savage Shock is a hybrid actor-animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited's Shocktronic line, designed to deceive guests into thinking they are watching a standard animatronic before a costumed actor bursts out for a live scare. The prop features flailing animatronic arms to sell the illusion, while integrated fog, lighting, sound, and controls complete the package. It is marketed toward haunted attractions, Halloween events, and theme parks seeking high-impact, repeatable scares. This video showcases the prop in action to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Shocktronic concept.
This short clip showcases Psychovision, an animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. Running about a minute, it functions as a manufacturer demonstration of the prop in action rather than a build or how-to guide. It offers a quick look at the animatronic for haunters considering professional-grade scares.
This is a product showcase from Distortions Unlimited for an animatronic prop called "Trashed." It highlights a commercially produced Halloween creature intended for haunted attractions and serious home haunts. Specific build details, dimensions, and pricing are not provided in the available metadata.
This short clip showcases "Grave Buster Bob," an animated zombie prop from Distortions Unlimited. The all-electric animatronic rocks forward and back to mimic a corpse clawing its way up from the grave. It's a quick demo of the prop's motion rather than a build or tutorial.
