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Every video tagged “haunted house props” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

126 videos

Making Corn.wmv
22:12
DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost (budget-friendly per stalk)

Making Corn.wmv

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a quick, budget-friendly method for fabricating fake corn stalks suitable for haunted attractions and theatrical sets. Each stalk requires roughly 15 minutes of build time, making the technique highly scalable for large haunt environments. The focus is on keeping per-unit costs low without sacrificing visual impact on the floor.

StiltbeastStudios· 35,216 views
DIY Realistic Resin EYES
44:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Realistic Resin EYES

This tutorial walks through the process of casting hyper-realistic resin eyeballs suitable for Halloween props, animatronics, and prosthetics. The creator uses silicone mold rubber alongside both white and clear casting resins, layering them to achieve convincing depth and translucency. Printed iris files — available from the creator's website — are incorporated into the build for added realism. Note that a corrected and complete version of this tutorial has been published separately by the creator.

Monster Tutorials· 33,004 views
Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited
2:24
Prop Reviews

Spooky Halloween Animated Props Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of their premium hand-crafted animatronic Halloween props in this short compilation reel. Featured pieces include Lullaby, Exorcism, Gravebuster Barb, La Llorona, Jack Attack, and Mother — each designed to deliver impactful scares for home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, and professional haunted attractions. All props are manufactured in the USA and branded under the Frightronic and Shocktronic lines. The video serves as a product highlight rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,411 views
www.monstertutorials.com - How to make realistic guts and intestines
18:33
DIY PropsBeginner

www.monstertutorials.com - How to make realistic guts and intestines

This tutorial walks viewers through creating convincingly realistic guts and intestines using accessible, easy-to-find materials anchored by liquid latex. The finished props are versatile enough for haunted house displays, Halloween decorating, or gore-heavy video productions. The channel emphasizes a straightforward process suited to crafters who want high-impact results without advanced skills.

Monster Tutorials· 28,407 views
Making Cheapo Skulls
26:06
DIY PropsBeginner

Making Cheapo Skulls

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create inexpensive skull props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The tutorial focuses on accessible, budget-friendly methods for producing convincing skull decorations without a large financial investment. At 26 minutes, the video walks viewers through the process step by step, making it approachable for builders of all skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,543 views
Transworld 2024 Halloween Show Full Walkthrough - Dark Zone, Amazing Animatronics, & More!
55:30
Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld 2024 Halloween Show Full Walkthrough - Dark Zone, Amazing Animatronics, & More!

GMHaunts delivers a nearly hour-long floor walkthrough of the 2024 TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, one of the haunt industry's biggest annual trade events. The video tours the Dark Zone and highlights standout animatronics and props on display from various vendors. It serves as a comprehensive preview of what professional haunters and enthusiasts can expect from the latest offerings in the industry. The footage gives viewers an immersive look at cutting-edge haunt technology and design trends heading into the Halloween season.

GMHaunts· 24,240 views
Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes
16:05
Other

Distortions Unlimited Outtakes, Mishaps, and Scenes

This lighthearted compilation offers a behind-the-scenes peek at Distortions Unlimited, one of the longest-running Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturers in the USA. Featuring studio founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside their crew, the video showcases candid outtakes, mishaps, and bloopers from the monster-making floor. It doubles as an entertaining glimpse into the culture and personality of a professional Halloween production company with over four decades in the industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,187 views
Halloween Animatronics & Haunted House Props Compilation | Distortions Unlimited
7:59
Prop Reviews

Halloween Animatronics & Haunted House Props Compilation | Distortions Unlimited

This compilation showcases a wide range of animatronic props and haunted house pieces manufactured by Distortions Unlimited, spanning releases from 2017 through 2020. Featured characters include an Electric Chair, Demon Fury, Sleeping Giant, Evil Clowns, Zombies, Gargoyles, and a Wicked Wolf, among others. All products are made in the USA and marketed toward professional haunters, home haunters, theme parks, and Halloween enthusiasts. Distortions Unlimited is also recognized for their Shocktronics line and their appearance on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,047 views
The Home Depot Halloween 2016
3:32
Product Reviews

The Home Depot Halloween 2016

This short video tours The Home Depot's 2016 Halloween seasonal offerings, showcasing the retail giant's selection of decorations and animated props suited for home haunts and Halloween displays. The creator playfully frames the store as a destination for 'haunted home improvement,' highlighting its appeal to haunters looking for accessible, off-the-shelf décor. At just four minutes, it serves as a quick visual guide to what was available on shelves that season.

Haunt Former· 21,790 views
Make antlers for $8
20:48
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $10

Make antlers for $8

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for crafting realistic-looking faux antlers for under $10 using common hardware-store materials. The build takes roughly an hour and requires no advanced tools or skills, making it accessible to beginners. The finished antlers are versatile enough for costumes, haunt props, or wall décor, and no animals are harmed in the process.

StiltbeastStudios· 21,189 views
intestines.wmv
9:39
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

intestines.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through a budget-conscious method for crafting realistic-looking prop intestines suitable for haunted house and horror set applications. The tutorial focuses on achieving convincing gore effects without a large financial investment. It sits squarely in the indie FX tradition of making professional-looking results accessible to home haunters and small productions.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,504 views
Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory
6:07
Professional Haunted Attractions

Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory

A lighthearted factory tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's longest-running professional prop and costume manufacturers, hosted by owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds alongside an uninvited gorilla visitor. The tour walks through key production departments including sculpting, welding, the paint room, pouring, and shipping. With over 40 years in the business, Distortions Unlimited supplies professional-quality animatronics, masks, props, and costumes to haunts and theme parks worldwide. The video blends humor with a genuine peek behind the curtain of large-scale Halloween manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,597 views
How to paint faux stone
3:45
DIY PropsBeginner

How to paint faux stone

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios delivers a fast, beginner-friendly walkthrough on achieving a convincing stone texture with paint. The technique is versatile enough to work on individual props as well as larger set pieces. At just four minutes, it's a compact, actionable lesson designed to get creators building quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 17,110 views
TransWorld 2014, Talking Skulls from FrightProps
0:25
Prop Reviews

TransWorld 2014, Talking Skulls from FrightProps

FrightProps showcases their talking skull props live on the floor at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions trade show in St. Louis. The skulls feature synchronized mouth movement and animated LED eyes driven by servo mechanisms. This booth demo gives haunt builders a real-world look at the ready-to-run product in action before committing to a purchase.

FrightProps· 16,920 views
Creepy Halloween Prop Scenes | Distortions Alien Props, Animated Zombies, Kreepy Kids
2:55
Prop Reviews

Creepy Halloween Prop Scenes | Distortions Alien Props, Animated Zombies, Kreepy Kids

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of their Halloween props arranged in atmospheric scene setups, including Roswell-style alien figures, animated zombie props, graveyard tombstone arrangements, and their signature Kreepy Kids and Monster Kids characters. The video serves as a visual catalog and inspiration reel rather than a tutorial, highlighting the variety and quality of scenes achievable with their product range. With over four decades of American manufacturing behind them, Distortions Unlimited positions these props as suitable for everything from backyard haunts to professional haunted attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,616 views
Dirty Rat Halloween Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited
5:53
Prop Reviews

Dirty Rat Halloween Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited

This video showcases Dirty Rat, a giant Halloween rat animatronic released for 2024 by Distortions Unlimited. The oversized, menacing rodent prop is built from armature, latex, and foam at the company's US studio, and is pitched for haunts, theme parks, and themed horror scenes. It serves as a product spotlight rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,593 views
Michaels Halloween 2015: Tricks 'n' Treats
5:38
Product Reviews

Michaels Halloween 2015: Tricks 'n' Treats

This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of Michaels' 2015 Halloween seasonal merchandise, showcasing the range of available decorations and props. The selection spans family-friendly spooky décor all the way to more unsettling, creepy pieces. Themes on display include witches, skeletons, zombies, and ghosts, with light-up props also featured. It serves as a useful preview for shoppers planning their Halloween decorating haul.

Haunt Former· 13,429 views
SAVAGE PIZZA 🍕 from Savage Silicone #halloween #hauntedhouse
0:12
Prop Reviews

SAVAGE PIZZA 🍕 from Savage Silicone #halloween #hauntedhouse

This short-form clip from Haunted Attraction Network spotlights a pizza-themed silicone prop from Savage Silicone, a manufacturer known for high-detail haunt-ready pieces. The video appears to showcase the prop's craftsmanship and novelty appeal for haunted house environments. With no description or runtime to draw from, specifics about features or pricing remain unclear.

Haunted Attraction Network· 13,334 views
Frankenstein's Assault Monster Rock BEHIND THE SCENES Phobias FX Makeup Application
14:14
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Frankenstein's Assault Monster Rock BEHIND THE SCENES Phobias FX Makeup Application

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.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,251 views
How to make fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
0:46
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's long-running Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to create a fake quicksand effect for a home haunt. The quick build is pitched as an easy, fun illusion meant to surprise and entertain guests. It's framed as a simple upgrade that adds a memorable interactive moment to a DIY haunt.

The Frightmare Compound· 12,177 views
DIY Zombie Eyes Tutorial - Super realistic living dead resin eyes!
35:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Zombie Eyes Tutorial - Super realistic living dead resin eyes!

This tutorial walks through the process of crafting highly realistic zombie eyeballs entirely from scratch using resin casting techniques. The creator demonstrates how to achieve the signature milky, cataract-like cornea effect that defines convincing undead eyes. Ball bearings serve as the core form, with mold-making compound, clay, white casting resin, and a clear epoxy topcoat used to build up the finished prop. Custom-printed iris sheets are incorporated to add lifelike detail beneath the resin layers.

Monster Tutorials· 12,116 views
HALLOWEEN Trade Show DISTORTIONS Booth Mash Up | Haunted House Props Expo in St Louis
7:36
Professional Haunted Attractions

HALLOWEEN Trade Show DISTORTIONS Booth Mash Up | Haunted House Props Expo in St Louis

This video offers a compiled walkthrough of the Distortions Unlimited booth at the HAA Transworld Halloween and Attractions Trade Show in St. Louis, drawing footage from four consecutive years (2016–2019). Viewers get an inside look at the company's range of professional-grade haunted house products, including animatronics, Shocktronics, masks, SFX pieces, and large-scale displays. Distortions Unlimited, a veteran Halloween manufacturer operating since 1978, is well-regarded in the haunt industry for handcrafted, durable creations. The video serves as both a brand showcase and an industry snapshot for haunt professionals and enthusiasts alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,533 views
Party City NEW FOR 2018 Halloween Props/Animatronics
4:34
Prop Reviews

Party City NEW FOR 2018 Halloween Props/Animatronics

Haunt Former tours Party City's new-for-2018 Halloween prop and animatronic lineup, highlighting standout items available through their online store. The video serves as a buyer's guide for haunters and decorators scouting fresh seasonal offerings from a mainstream retailer. It's a quick, accessible overview aimed at helping viewers discover pieces they may have overlooked.

Haunt Former· 11,126 views
Evil Pumpkin Patch Halloween Props Scene by Distortions Unlimited
2:15
Prop Reviews

Evil Pumpkin Patch Halloween Props Scene by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full evil pumpkin patch prop lineup in one cohesive, spooky scene. The display features five distinct jack-o-lantern characters — Jack is Back, Pumpkin Stalker, Jack Widow, Grizzly Gourd, and Jack Attack — all manufactured from durable materials. The video serves as a scene-inspiration piece for haunters looking to build a themed pumpkin patch environment. These props are positioned as versatile fits for haunted houses, yard haunts, corn mazes, and theme parks.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,711 views
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