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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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CC606 CREATURE CABINET PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CC606 CREATURE CABINET PoisonProps.com

The CC606 Creature Cabinet from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions, dark rides, and amusement parks. Cabinet doors burst open and a creature lunges outward approximately five feet while the head rises, turns, and an arm lifts for a dramatic jump-scare effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the cabinet, character, pneumatics, pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio system. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing operators to adapt the prop to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,329 views
SS610 SNAKE SLIDER PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

SS610 SNAKE SLIDER PoisonProps.com

The SS610 Snake Slider from Poison Props is a professional-grade animatronic haunted house prop featuring a giant coiled snake that lunges outward pneumatically while blasting air and hissing at guests. It ships as a complete plug-and-play unit including the snake, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Its compact rig footprint makes it versatile for mounting in tight spaces from virtually any angle.

POISON PROPS· 3,001 views
TL611 THING LUNGER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TL611 THING LUNGER PoisonProps.com

The TL611 Thing Lunger from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a creature torso that launches forward roughly five feet to startle guests. The figure performs a multi-axis sequence — raising one arm, swiveling and nodding its head, and pulsing its torso — all triggered automatically via an included motion sensor and pre-programmed controller. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The compact rig hides beneath a table and ships freight as a plug-and-play unit ready for haunted attractions, dark rides, or amusement park installations.

POISON PROPS· 2,209 views
GBL604 GRANNY UNDER THE BED PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

GBL604 GRANNY UNDER THE BED PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the GBL604 Granny Under the Bed, a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic prop in which a concealed granny character launches upward while the bed lifts, traveling approximately seven feet with a head that pans left to right. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the bed frame, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. Powered by standard AC and a 100 PSI air supply, the rig hides entirely within the bed footprint, making installation straightforward for haunt operators.

POISON PROPS· 2,769 views
THS603 2 HEADED SWINGER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

THS603 2 HEADED SWINGER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props THS603 Two Headed Swinger is a professional pneumatic animatronic featuring a two-headed monster character that rests quietly on the ground before rising to approximately 8 feet and swinging side to side with a turning head. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system, including the character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package with digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. Its compact rig footprint allows flexible deployment either at ground level or rigged from above. Characters are interchangeable, making it adaptable to a variety of haunted attraction themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,122 views
MBL602 MONSTER UNDER BED PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

MBL602 MONSTER UNDER BED PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MBL602 is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a two-headed monster concealed beneath a full bed prop. On trigger, the bed lifts and the monster lunges upward approximately seven feet while its head sweeps side to side for maximum scare impact. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the bed, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. Its modular character design allows different creature themes to be swapped onto the same mechanism.

POISON PROPS· 2,027 views
VD619 VAMPIRE DESCENDER PoisonProps.com
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

VD619 VAMPIRE DESCENDER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props VD619 Vampire Descender is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that conceals a vampire figure at roughly 14 feet before plunging it down to approximately 6.5 feet with outstretched arms and a shaking body. The rig is designed to mount directly on top of standard maze walls and arrives as a plug-and-play unit complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully self-contained scare. Characters are interchangeable, allowing operators to adapt the mechanism to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,743 views
ZT616 ZOMBIE TABLE JUMPER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZT616 ZOMBIE TABLE JUMPER PoisonProps.com

The ZT616 Zombie Table Jumper from Poison Props is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie character slumped at a table that suddenly rises, reaches toward guests, and turns its head side to side. The complete package includes the character, table, chair, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and a full audio setup with speaker and scream effect. The internal rig is fully concealed within the figure's body, keeping the mechanism hidden for maximum impact. The prop is designed for plug-and-play deployment in haunted houses, dark rides, or amusement park attractions.

POISON PROPS· 1,805 views
WC618 Werewolf Curtain Lunger PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WC618 Werewolf Curtain Lunger PoisonProps.com

The WC618 Werewolf Curtain Lunger from Poison Props is a fully pneumatic, plug-and-play animatronic prop in which a werewolf character hides behind curtains before launching forward roughly five feet with moving arms and a head that pans and tilts. The complete package includes the character, curtains, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio bundle with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Requiring only an AC outlet and a compressed-air supply, it is designed for immediate deployment in professional haunted attractions, dark rides, or walk-through experiences. Characters are interchangeable across Poison Props mechanisms, allowing theme flexibility.

POISON PROPS· 3,138 views
TB615 Trunk Banger PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

TB615 Trunk Banger PoisonProps.com

The TB615 Trunk Banger from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic haunted house prop designed to look like an ordinary trunk — until it violently bangs open, selling the illusion that something is desperately trying to escape. The self-contained unit ships with the trunk, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, requiring only an AC power outlet and a 100 PSI air supply to operate. Its compact footprint makes it well-suited for tight haunt corridors, dark rides, or amusement park installations.

POISON PROPS· 2,238 views
DT625 DOUBLE TROUBLE PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

DT625 DOUBLE TROUBLE PoisonProps.com

The DT625 Double Trouble is a professional-grade pneumatic lunger prop from Poison Props featuring two zombie characters that begin with heads down before lifting, turning, and shooting forward in a pulsing lunge sequence. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. The rig has a substantial footprint and requires both AC power and a 100 PSI air supply, making it suited for professional haunt or dark ride installations. Characters are interchangeable with other Poison Props mechanisms, adding flexibility for theme customization.

POISON PROPS· 3,448 views
CC617 CORPSE CRAWLER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CC617 CORPSE CRAWLER PoisonProps.com

The CC617 Corpse Crawler from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a realistic corpse torso that drags itself along the ground using its arms, traveling approximately 40 inches per cycle. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play system, bundling the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig is compact enough for tight graveyard scenes yet impactful enough for dark rides and professional walk-through attractions.

POISON PROPS· 1,781 views
CL624 CRIB LAUNCHER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CL624 CRIB LAUNCHER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props CL624 Crib Launcher is a fully self-contained pneumatic animatronic featuring a zombie child character that begins hidden under a sheet, then rises and pulls the sheet down while pulsing back and forth to startle guests. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, crib housing, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. Its compact crib footprint makes it suitable for haunted house rooms, dark rides, and amusement park walk-throughs. Characters are interchangeable, allowing operators to swap themes without replacing the underlying mechanism.

POISON PROPS· 3,018 views
ST614 SKELLY TRUNK PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

ST614 SKELLY TRUNK PoisonProps.com

The ST614 Skelly Trunk is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props in which a trunk lid bursts open and a skeleton figure launches upward for a dramatic jump scare. The self-contained unit ships ready to operate, bundling the character, trunk housing, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to complete the scare sequence.

POISON PROPS· 2,545 views
SC613 SKELLY CABINET PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

SC613 SKELLY CABINET PoisonProps.com

The SC613 Skelly Cabinet is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props in which cabinet doors burst open and a skeleton figure launches upward, pulsing and shaking aggressively. The self-contained unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, cabinet, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The prop is designed for professional haunt environments and requires only AC power and a compressed air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 2,426 views
DPW612 DROP PANEL WEREWOLF PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

DPW612 DROP PANEL WEREWOLF PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DPW612 is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic werewolf prop built around a dramatic drop-panel reveal mechanic. A boarded-up wall panel drops away as the werewolf figure lunges forward, while its head turns and snarls with accompanying audio effects. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, wall/drop-panel assembly, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, and powered speaker. Its substantial footprint makes it suited for haunted house corridors, dark rides, and walk-through attractions.

POISON PROPS· 3,796 views
ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

ZRD620 ZOMBIE RAIL DROP PoisonProps.com

The ZRD620 Zombie Rail Drop from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of haunted attraction maze walls. A zombie figure stands upright until triggered, then lunges forward as the rail breaks away and the figure drops approximately 32 inches while its arms and torso grab toward guests. The plug-and-play package includes the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and a complete audio bundle with speaker and scream effect. Characters are interchangeable, making it adaptable to different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 6,113 views
TDR623 TORSO DROP REACHER PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TDR623 TORSO DROP REACHER PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props TDR623 Torso Drop Reacher is a commercial pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of haunted attraction maze walls. When triggered, the torso conceals itself above and then lunges outward over guests while reaching downward for a dramatic scare. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Characters are interchangeable, allowing the prop to adapt to a variety of haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,377 views
CS622 CLOWN SLINGER PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

CS622 CLOWN SLINGER PoisonProps.com

The CS622 Clown Slinger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props in which an evil clown hides behind a wall and launches out 90 degrees on a roughly 48-inch swing arm, shaking side to side while its arms move up and down. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Its rig footprint is designed to sit fully concealed behind a wall with only a notch cut for the swing arm, making installation relatively straightforward for professional haunt environments. Characters are interchangeable, allowing operators to adapt the mechanism to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 20,567 views
CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper PoisonProps.com

The CZL627 Curtain Zombie Leaper from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a female zombie character concealed behind a curtain. When triggered by a motion sensor, the curtains fly open and the zombie lunges forward approximately five feet while the head and arms simultaneously rise for maximum startle impact. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, curtain rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a full audio system with scream effects. Its relatively compact footprint makes it suitable for haunted houses, dark rides, and professional Halloween attractions.

POISON PROPS· 2,259 views
FrightProps Weight Sensing Escape Room Prop
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Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

FrightProps Weight Sensing Escape Room Prop

FrightProps demonstrates a weight-sensing escape room puzzle prop that challenges players to place a precise amount of weight on a sensor platform in order to trigger a magnetic lock release. The build is designed as a ready-to-integrate puzzle element for escape room environments. Decorative sculptures by Josh Hardie are featured alongside the mechanism, illustrating how the prop can be themed for atmosphere.

FrightProps· 2,650 views
Well Fed Undead Zombie
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Prop Reviews

Well Fed Undead Zombie

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Well Fed Undead' zombie animatronic, a gore-themed prop designed for haunted attractions and Halloween displays. Despite apparently having already fed, this undead creature is presented as still hungry for more. The video serves as a product highlight for the animatronic, directing viewers to the Distortions Unlimited online store.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,336 views
TRANSWORLD 2017 Halloween Trade Show PoisonProps.com
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Professional Haunted Attractions

TRANSWORLD 2017 Halloween Trade Show PoisonProps.com

This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Transworld 2017 Halloween & Attractions trade show, one of the haunted house industry's premier annual events. Poison Props marks their 10th consecutive year exhibiting at the show, and the footage captures the breadth of the vendor floor including animatronics, pneumatic props, set design elements, costumes, masks, and makeup. It offers a broad snapshot of where the professional haunt industry stood in 2017.

POISON PROPS· 271,463 views
Headless Helga Costume by Distortions
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Costume Tutorials

Headless Helga Costume by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their handcrafted Headless Helga costume, a wearable beheaded-character illusion suited for haunted houses, themed events, and Halloween. The short feature highlights the costume's professional construction and striking visual effect. It appears designed for performers who want a show-stopping, ready-made headless illusion without building from scratch.

DistortionsUnlimited· 49,433 views