DC’s ostensibly favorite animated horror props for Halloween season 2025 *

* (Halloween countdown post #1)

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Ophelia $350.00
‘Ophelia is an animatronic. It resembles a young girl with a pointed finger extending forward, and a demon behind her back. Upon activation, the demon sways side to side while its eyes illuminate blue and the girl’s eyes look from left to right. The demon speaks several phrases as the girl can be heard crying.’

 

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Tree Peek a Boo $4,107.95
‘Zombie plays peek-a-boo splitting trees and lunging back and forth. When hit, zombie head blows off and confetti cannon hidden in neck explodes as strobe light goes off.’

 

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Insanity Vanity $3,249.99
‘Insanity Vanity is a makeup vanity for clowns! This makeup vanity is grabbed by a clown on a video screen that looks like a reflection in the mirror and shaken while the vanity falls towards the audience. Then, another clown comes up with a hammer and smashes the mirror with shattering FX! During this, the bottom cabinet opens and blasts air.’

See it in action here

 

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Convulsing Nurse + FIRST AID BOX $329.99
‘Give your guests a scare they will never forget when you decorate your haunted house with the Convulsing Nurse Animated Decoration. This screaming and flailing nurse is compatible with the First Aid Box, features volume control and comes with a power adapter.’

 

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Grizzly Bear Ripping Victim in Half $10,994.50
‘Giant animated Grizzly Bear violently rips a human victim in two.’

 

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The Host $3499.00
‘Alien creature flies from mutilated body at 45 degrees while head raises up and down to come face to face with patrons.’

 

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Bug Blender £44.95
‘Bring some creepy-crawly chaos to your setup with this animated Halloween bug blender. As the lights flash, realistic buzzing and squelching sounds give the impression that a swarm of bugs is meeting a gruesome end inside.’

 

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Hallway 2 Hell $7,259.01
‘Moving wall system can be independently programmed to pitch left, yaw right, bounce, shutter, wave back and forth and collapse at will. Individual units are 10’ long, with a dedicated walkway width of 5’, when in its tallest position unit stands 9’. By putting two of these units together and programming theme differently, you create an incredibly dramatic 20’ Hallway that nicely replaces in both size and function the industries spinning tunnel effects, without the need for steps, ramps or handrails. Unlike spinning tunnels, this effect can be easily integrated within a variety of themes and it fits in seamlessly with the rest of your attraction. The unit sets up in minutes not hours. Modular panel design allows the unit to be quickly and easily setup and the pieces are small enough and light weight to allow them to go anywhere in your attraction without the need to de-construct your maze. Base units come unthemed so that you can decorate it yourself and save” or you can buy our other optional themed packages , allowing the unit to arrive completely ready to just plug in and go.’

 

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Creepy Twin Boys $199.99
‘I bought the creepy twin boys animatronic prop and absolutely cannot put it together. The instructions are total crap. They were printed so dark you can’t tell what you’re looking at. The pictures are out of focus. The skeletal arms would not fit properly into the mounting holes and my husband and I spent an hour and a half reshaping the prongs until we got it just right. Then also realized the center arms were assembled backwards.’

 

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Last Ride $24,016.50
‘Talk about stopping traffic. Whether you park it out in front of your attraction, put it in a parade, or even just drive into a densely populated area, you are certain to create a tremendous amount of publicity with a working hearse that fires a fully animated scene featuring an 18’ tall animated Grim Reaper out of the top of it.’

 

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Beating Throbbing Heart $49.99

Watch it in action

 

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Terrifying Chainsaw Killer and Victim $4,399.99
‘The Terrifying Chainsaw Killer and Victim Halloween Animatronic is a combination of two animatronics in one. The Chainsaw Killer features a powerful chainsaw with a sharp blade that realistically slices through the Victim’s shoulder. The Killer stands at a height of 4 feet on a scissor mechanism, but you can customize the length to fit your needs. Keep in mind that you will need at least a 10 to 12 foot space to set up the entire scene.’

 

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Zombie Severed Head Hi Striker $6,044.50
‘Players test their strength by getting (3) attempts to Ring the Bell with the decapitated Zombie’s severed head. Once the player strikes the target, the Zombie’s body thrashes and jerks while his severed head races toward the bell. This game provides a quick and simple side attraction with minimal upkeep.’

 

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5ft Back Bend Bonnie £339.95
‘This demon woman decoration stands at 5 feet tall and slowly bends backward, revealing a terrifyingly contorted figure. With wild screams, hissing, and spine-snapping sound effects, Bonnie is impossible to ignore. Just don’t let her sense your fear, she’s still hungry!’

 

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Back of Door Haunted Coat Rack $3,294.50
‘Non-descript coats and hats hang from the back of a door. When activated, clothing bursts open to reveal a ghoul hiding in the coats and flailing his arms.’

 

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Kids Horde Attack $4999.00
‘Mob shoots out 4′ while kid with severed arm raises up 12″, 3 heads move and arms lift with multiple movements.’

 

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6FT Leatherface $349.99
Items Included: Base, 2 Shoes, 2 Support Poles, Torso Frame, Hip Frame, 2 Arms, Chainsaw, Head, Shirt, Lining, Pants, Apron, Try Me Button, Power Cord, Instruction Sheet

 

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Limb Eating Zombie Boy $263.95
‘BILLY, DINNER’S READY! Only human flesh can satisfy this growing boy! Head moves side to side and up and down as this zombie boy groans in anger! Mouth opens and closes as he munches on his latest victim.’

 

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Abracadaba Rabbit $4,497.00
‘A creepy magician holds his wand in his right, a top hat in his left. A cute little white rabbit emerges from the depths of the hat. The magician waves his wand over the hat and Presto! with a flash and a bang the magicians head and upper torso flip and turn into a giant crazy maniacal rabbit with various head and jaw functions with glowing red LED’s for eyes.’

 

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Popcorn Popper £319.95
‘This mains-operated animated decoration features a clown head that pops out of a bed of popcorn with a moving mouth and light-up eyes, adding an unexpected twist to your spooky setup.’

 

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Ogre Grand Entry $16,494.50
‘Two enormous stone Ogre statues stand left and right, grouched under the weight of the neoclassical capital that forms their entry way. When activated the Orges’ eyes blink to life as the seeming inanimate objects come to life to stand up crumbling the columns above as they reach for patrons brave enough to pass thru their entry.’

 

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Apocalypse Twins with Stuffed Bear $269.99
‘This twin set features a worn teddy bear and an infrared sensor that triggers their glowing eyes, head movements from side to side, outer arms that sway up and down, the bear’s single red light-up eye, and six distinct sounds. Crafted from plastic and polyester, it includes a UL-listed adapter and assembly guide. Measuring 16″ x 34″ x 36″, it requires simple assembly and is designed for indoor use.’

 

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Levitating Flipping Bed Sold Out

 

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Crib Launcher $2299.00
‘Child lays completely covered by sheet, then stands up at front of crib and pulls the sheet while pulsing back and forth.’

 

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Bush Baby $1499.00
‘Appears to be an unsuspecting bush when suddenly an evil kid face blasts up screaming!’

 

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DOGS RIPPING APART ZOMBIE $8,794.50
‘A pair of large vicious dogs thrash and tear apart a captured zombie. Dogs feature various head and body movements, victim features jaw movements synchronized to his screams.’

 

 

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p.s. Hey. And we’re back. Heads up that on Friday I’m flying back over to the USA to show ‘Room Temperature’ in Baltimore, and the blog will be going on another vacation then, but a short one, just from Friday through Monday. ** Bill, Hi, Bill. It was good. Really apparently. Nice: Lachenmann. Are you still away? ** James Bennett, Hey, James. The screenings went really well. We were very happy. Chicago was curious. I didn’t see a ton of it because I was staying first in the far south and then in the way north in Evanston, but its charms were not evasive. Wonderful about the launch. No surprise, and my spirit is highly honored that it was surreptitiously in attendance. ** Dominik, Hi!!! The new SCAB is spectacular. It kept me riveted and sane on my long flight west. Kudos!!! The screenings went great. I’m really glad we went. How are you, what’s new? Love’s cock is like a feather, G. ** Ilan, Greetings! It’s really nice to meet you, and thank you a lot for entering. Oh, don’t get concentrated on perfection, or try hard not to. It’s a phantom of an idea. Imperfections are where greatness often lies. Lima, interesting. I was in Lima once when I was 14. I don’t remember it very well though. I’m totally cool with people who talk a lot. I don’t talk so much, so it works well. I hadn’t heard of PDA, but its symptoms sound very familiar to me. I’m not a big conformer. If you get your website visible in the way you want, hit me up with a link. Hang in there, and let’s keep talking if you want. ** Jacob, Hi. Wait, did you make it to the screening? Did we meet? I’m jet-lagged and my memory is a bit blurry this morning. ** Eric C., Hey, Eric. Thanks for the fill in. Fargo, interesting. I have no mental image of it. Pretty or -ish, I’m thinking. And The Melvins played there, lucky you. They’re godlike. They don’t come over here very much. I think The Damned played here recently, but I was gone, and I’m old enough to have seen them when they were freshly born. Fun, right? Let me think about Paris highlights and report back when my jet lag is history aka very soon, I hope. When you come, look me up and let’s have a coffee or something. ** Stil, Hi! I met you at the screening and signed something of yours. I even remember your face. Maybe my jetlag is actually dying. It was cool to meet you. Stay around and hang out here if you want. ** Nicholas., Hi there. SFC is on my list or in my queue or whatever. Did you vlog? How was it (if so)? France’s stores sell this shredded vegan substance stuff called Eminces that I love and haven’t found anywhere else, so I guess that. I’ve been driving since I was 15. I love driving, I miss it. And I’ve only ever totalled a car once in my life, and I didn’t even get hurt. You a driver? ** ellie, Hi!! Is your boyfriend still around? Are you still jittering? Me, I’m just yawning and drinking coffee, but all’s good. ** _Black_Acrylic, Thanks, B. Oh, that’s great news that the short story class is restarting! We need you writing, man, and that sounds like the ticket. Wonderful! The hype on ‘One Battle After Another’ sure is a bit much, but I do want to see it. Thanks, pal. ** Altidore, Hi. It depends on what you mean by real. All the texts and images are found and real or ‘real’, but I mix and match them to disguise the actual guys. And I think there’s a lot of fabricating going on with those guys. But, in that sense, yes, they’re real, or I mean I didn’t make them up. ** Minet, Hi! I haven’t been on Instagram much, but I did see that the interview was published. That was fast. It looks great! Thank you so, so much for doing that. Let me share … Everyone, The great Minet interviewed me just before I left on the ‘RT’ tour, and it’s published and readable. You can read it in English here, and you can read it in Portuguese here. Awesome. How have you been? What’s going on? xoxo. ** Misanthrope, Hi, G. Are you near Baltimore? I forget. Probably not. We’re showing ‘Room Temperature’ there on Saturday. Take care, bud. ** Carsten, Hi, man! The screenings and travel went really well. Zac and I are very happy. Yeah, the quick return to Paris between US screenings is not the smartest thing, but it’s the financially easier option, weirdly. That’s why. Awesome about the poem acceptance! Obviously hit us up when it goes live. Glad you’re doing well, buddy. ** Steve, Hi, Steve. The screenings went really well. We ended up spending about a week in Chicago, so that was the time off, so to speak. It was nice. I really don’t miss NYC cockroaches. I hope they’re in heaven now. Days re: Mamoru Oshii or John Akomfrah … I don’t think so. I’m assuming those Days would be a good idea. I’ll look into that. Thanks. ** jay, Hi! I don’t think I’ve ever imbibed that guy’s videos. Not sure if I will, although the weird asexual sections do sound a little charismatic. Haha, a normal-ish novel. Your bf is going to vanilla-size you by hook or crook. The rapper whose car had a dead body in the trunk? I know that one. Great to see you! ** lotuseatermachine, Screenings went good, and I of course loved the SCAB in no small part thanks to you. ‘Enchanted Boy’ by Richie McMullen: I’ll try to find it. Sounds fascinating, thank you. ** julian, Hi, julian! It was awesome meeting you too. It was great to talk and check in. Err, no, I don’t remember what I wrote in your book. I hope it was as friendly as I felt. In the film, the song Andre sings is called ‘What Does the Weaving Do’, but I think Chris might’ve revamped it a bit for the album version, so I’m not sure if the title’s the same. The Toronto screening went really great. Like the Chicago one but kind of different. The response was more emotional, which was interesting. Anyway, Hey! ** Mari, Hi, Mari. Great to see you! The screenings went great, thank you. Well, in Chicago I got to eat deep dish pizza, which was amazing. I do like matcha, definitely. Have you had a good couple of weeks, I sure hope? ** darbz 🐻, Hi, pal. Thanks for the appropriate song. I’ll hit it up in a few minutes. So nice about your old friend!! The trip was great. We were/are very happy. And I’m so happy you liked ‘Mouchette.’ That’s one of my top favorite Bressons. I don’t know Constantia, at least by name. You just want to find something you like to look at. I can’t remember what font I tend to use. Maybe Helvetica? Egregious vs. gegarious … yes! Wow, that’s wild and great about grandpa. What an interesting guy. That’s crazy. I do think I remember that goth boy murderer. I’ll go look him up to be sure. That image of the pamphlet is really beautiful! And now I’m following you on Instagram! Everyone, Go peek at a beautiful pamphlet made by the legendary Darbz here. ** horatio, Hey! It was super good to get to meet you. It was a highlight talking with you. What I wrote … I’m guessing ‘regret’ is probably ‘respect’? Those mini-pantings are wonderful. I have mine facing me on my desk at this moment, and I’m guessing Zac has the same arrangement of sorts with his. MIX NYC rejected our film too. Stupid bastards. But ace about the Seattle score. No, my plans to visit Quimby’s fell through, mostly because we were staying in Evanston, and the trip to Chicago was too hard to do very often. Happy day! ** HaRpEr //, Hi, pal! The screenings went great, thank you. I’ll go check your substack. Yeah, rejections, meh, and I’m glad you’re feeling sane about that stuff. I’m so used to it that it barely registers except when it’s a place I longed for my work to be. But even then, the ‘not getting it’ is totally expectable. Don’t let that stuff dissuade you one little bit. ** Okay. Halloween season has now officially begun on the blog, and I will see you tomorrow.