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The Halloween Video Library

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.

28 videos

WB931 Wheelchair Bound PoisonProps.com HALLOWEEN

DIY Animatronics

WB931 Wheelchair Bound PoisonProps.com HALLOWEEN

This product showcase from Poison Props features the WB931 Wheelchair Bound animatronic — a chained female figure that delivers torso lurches and multi-axis head movement for an unsettling torture/asylum scene. The unit is fully pneumatic and arrives as a plug-and-play package, complete with the wheelchair, character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional sound package with a digital audio player and powered speakers can be added to enhance the scare. The compact rig footprint makes it suitable for tight haunted house corridors or dark ride bays.

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PoisonProps.com WBL701 Witch Tree Lunger

PoisonProps.com WBL701 Witch Tree Lunger

Poison Props showcases their WBL701 Witch Tree Lunger, a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a witch character concealed behind a set of trees. On trigger, the trees part and the witch dramatically lunges from a low position upward to roughly full extension in seconds, while her head turns side to side and she emits screaming audio. The unit arrives as a largely self-contained package with character, trees, pneumatics, controller, and motion sensor included, requiring only an air supply and AC power to operate.

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KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger Poison Props Pneumatic Halloween Prop

KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger Poison Props Pneumatic Halloween Prop

The KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger is a commercial pneumatic Halloween prop from Poison Props featuring a creepy child figure that lurks hidden around a corner before launching out at a 90-degree angle. As it fires out, the arm raises to reveal a knife while the head moves up and down, delivering a high-impact startle scare. The prop is designed for professional haunted attractions, dark rides, and similar commercial haunt environments where maximum creep factor is essential.

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JW821 Jumping Wolf PoisonProps.com HAunted House Prop

JW821 Jumping Wolf PoisonProps.com HAunted House Prop

Poison Props showcases the JW821 Jumping Wolf, a large-scale commercial animatronic werewolf designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. The figure starts elevated on crates at roughly 11 feet and lunges forward to a standing height of approximately 9 feet, with articulated arms, a swiveling head, and snapping jaws all driven by pneumatics. The package ships as a complete plug-and-play unit including the character, crates, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. Optional audio upgrades are available, and interchangeable heads allow the mechanism to be adapted for different character builds.

POISON PROPS· 86 views

GTS826 Giant Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com Halloween prop

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GTS826 Giant Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com Halloween prop

The GTS826 Giant Tombstone Splitter from Poison Props is a large-scale professional animatronic designed for graveyard-themed haunts. A concealed ghoul character hides behind a roughly five-foot tombstone that dramatically splits apart, launching the figure upward to approximately eight feet while arms raise and the head articulates. The plug-and-play package includes the tombstone, rigging, character, pneumatics, and a programmed controller with an integrated motion sensor. Optional custom digital sound and speaker upgrades are available.

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DTF910 Drop Torso freak PoisonProps.com Halloween prop

DIY Animatronics

DTF910 Drop Torso freak PoisonProps.com Halloween prop

The DTF910 from Poison Props is a pneumatic drop-torso animatronic designed for haunted attractions and professional haunt installations. The character conceals itself above the sightline before plunging downward with a head that sweeps side to side and wildly flailing arms, creating an intense patron-grabbing scare effect. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, pneumatic hardware, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional sound package with a digital player and powered speaker is also available.

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DPM916 Drop Portrait Mummy PoisonProps.com Halloween

DIY Animatronics

DPM916 Drop Portrait Mummy PoisonProps.com Halloween

This video showcases the DPM916 Drop Portrait Mummy, a turnkey pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props. A framed portrait drops away to dramatically reveal a mummy ghoul character, whose torso then lunges forward while the head pans and tilts and hands reach outward. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play system including the character, stone wall panel, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional sound package with a digital player and powered speaker is also available.

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DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com Halloween Prop

DP607 Drop Portrait PoisonProps.com Halloween Prop

The Poison Props DP607 Drop Portrait is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop designed for haunted attractions. A framed portrait suddenly drops to reveal a gruesome ghoul figure, whose torso then lunges forward while the head moves in multiple directions and hands grab at guests. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package that includes the character, wall-mounted portrait housing, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. Optional upgrades include custom digital sound and powered speakers.

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DPE932 Drop Panel Electrocution PoisonProps.com

DPE932 Drop Panel Electrocution PoisonProps.com

This short showcase video from Poison Props demonstrates the DPE932 Drop Panel Electrocution animatronic, a plug-and-play haunted attraction prop. A faux electric panel drops to reveal a charred zombie figure that lunges forward while its head moves and hands grab at guests. The unit arrives complete with character, drop panel wall unit, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional sound package available. It requires a standard AC power connection and compressed air at 100 psi.

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Mad Scientist Animatronic All Electric Sci-Fi Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Mad Scientist Animatronic All Electric Sci-Fi Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Mad Scientist animatronic, a fully electric prop featuring smooth multi-axis movement, integrated lighting, and a built-in sound program. Three electric cylinders drive the figure's head rotation and dual arm movements as it operates levers and dials, lending it a convincing laboratory feel. The prop is displayed alongside a separately sold giant Evil Brain and is mounted on a high-tech illuminated metal stand. It is designed to fit seamlessly into a wide range of haunt scenes, from alien experiment rooms to classic Frankenstein laboratories.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,236 views

LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com

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.

POISON PROPS· 24,758 views

Santa Claus Animatronic Christmas Store Life Size Display

Santa Claus Animatronic Christmas Store Life Size Display

Distortions Unlimited showcases their life-size Santa Claus animatronic, designed for commercial settings such as malls, retail stores, and holiday events. The figure features synchronized mouth, head, body, and arm movement as it delivers talking sequences. Built in the USA, the prop is positioned as a durable, professional-grade display piece. It is marketed as kid-friendly and suitable for high-traffic seasonal environments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,429 views

SF1227 Statue Fall PoisonProps.com

SF1227 Statue Fall PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the SF1227 Statue Fall, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop an 8-foot graveyard tomb. On trigger, the statue's arms spread wide, a ghoul figure lurches forward with a bending torso, and the head sweeps side to side for maximum startling effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for professional haunted attractions or ambitious large-scale home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 18,912 views

CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger PoisonProps.com

The CCL1206 Clown Chainsaw Lunger from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a psycho clown that mimics sawing a victim in half, then raises the chainsaw overhead while rotating its torso and launching up to five feet toward guests. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, arriving pre-programmed with a motion sensor, pneumatic hardware, and controller included. Multiple throw distances are available, and an optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The character can also be swapped to match different haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 29,708 views

UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie PoisonProps.com

The UDZ1204 Upside Down Zombie from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring a chained, inverted zombie figure that thrusts its torso forward while its arms reach out and its head bobs for a viscerally organic scare effect. The unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making setup straightforward for haunt operators. An optional audio package and metal stand are available as add-ons. With a compact footprint and interchangeable character system, it fits a variety of haunt themes and configurations.

POISON PROPS· 8,461 views

CWL1048 Circus Wheel Lunger PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

CWL1048 Circus Wheel Lunger PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the CWL1048 Circus Wheel Lunger, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic featuring a female character strapped to a spinning circus wheel. On trigger, the figure lunges approximately four feet forward while articulated arms reach and grab with bending elbows and a moving head. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the wheel, character, pneumatics, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. It is designed as a high-impact startle scare for professional haunted attractions and dark rides.

POISON PROPS· 17,595 views

MTA1046 Medical Table Attack Half Tilt PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

MTA1046 Medical Table Attack Half Tilt PoisonProps.com

This is a product showcase for a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a character strapped to a medical table that suddenly tilts upright while the figure's arms lift and bend at the elbows and its head moves in multiple directions. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including the metal table, character, rigging, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Characters are interchangeable across the manufacturer's mechanisms, allowing theme customization.

POISON PROPS· 5,620 views

KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger PoisonProps.com

KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger PoisonProps.com

The KKS734 Killer Kid Slinger from Poison Props is a commercial plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring a creepy child character that lurks around a corner before launching out at a 90-degree angle, raising an arm with a knife while the head moves up and down. The unit ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, plus a full audio package including a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight haunt corridors or dark ride installations. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to swap looks across compatible mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 2,360 views

JW821 Jumping Wolf PoisonProps.com

JW821 Jumping Wolf PoisonProps.com

The JW821 Jumping Wolf from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic werewolf animatronic designed for professional haunted attractions, dark rides, and hayrides. The creature launches forward from an elevated crate platform, dropping to a still-imposing standing height, while arms, head, and jaws all move independently for a multi-axis scare effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, crates, pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensors, and a full audio package. Heads are interchangeable across other Poison Props mechanisms, adding versatility for themed customization.

POISON PROPS· 6,956 views

ECL1012 Exhumed Coffin Lunger PoisonProps.com

ECL1012 Exhumed Coffin Lunger PoisonProps.com

PoisonProps showcases the ECL1012 Exhumed Coffin Lunger, a high-impact pneumatic animatronic designed for professional haunted attractions. The prop simulates a coffin rising partially from the ground before the occupant rockets outward with reaching arms and animated head movement. An integrated audio package delivers scream effects through a powered speaker, completing the scare package. AC power and a 100 psi air supply are required for operation.

POISON PROPS· 3,943 views

Hillbilly Attacker - Lunging Halloween Prop

Hillbilly Attacker - Lunging Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases the Hillbilly Attacker, an animated haunted house prop that mimics a threatening inbred character lurking with its head down before launching into a dramatic lunge. The prop surges forward approximately five feet while simultaneously performing coordinated head and arm movements to grab at passing patrons. This type of multi-motion lunging prop is a staple scare device in professional and home haunts alike.

FrightProps· 1,085 views

Tethered Oddity - Freakish Zombie Prop

Tethered Oddity - Freakish Zombie Prop

FrightProps showcases the Tethered Oddity, a freakish animated zombie prop designed for haunted house environments. The prop begins in a dormant, head-down position before pneumatically rising — torso, head, and arms lifting as the zombie twitches side to side and reaches toward passing patrons. The effect creates an aggressive, reactive scare moment well-suited to tight corridor or cage-style scenes.

FrightProps· 724 views

PoisonProps.com LFD944 Left For Dead Halloween Animatronic

PoisonProps.com LFD944 Left For Dead Halloween Animatronic

Poison Props showcases their LFD944 'Left For Dead' commercial animatronic, featuring a restrained female figure suspended by chains in an insane asylum theme. The prop delivers dramatic full-body actuation, with arms, legs, and head all flailing in a wild, possessed frenzy. The short demo reel highlights the prop's theatrical impact and chaotic movement range.

POISON PROPS· 6,985 views

Hiding Headstone Hag - Halloween Prop

Hiding Headstone Hag - Halloween Prop

The Hiding Headstone Hag is an air-powered animatronic witch prop that crouches behind a tombstone and explosively springs upward when triggered, reaching a towering height of roughly seven feet. The prop features built-in head movement and custom sound effects to maximize the startle reaction. It is designed for haunted house and graveyard scene applications where a concealed, lunging character scare is desired.

FrightProps· 345 views

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