Give Every Trick-or-Treater a Fright With These Halloween Animatronics (2024)

Only the bravest trick-or-treaters will get past this terrifying, otherworldly figure. Approach the 6-foot-tall reaper and he’ll get right in your face, with moaning and eerie bone-chilling shrieks as he flashes his wicked glowing eyes at you.

Better not scream, either, or he’ll continue to haunt you. Maybe you can do without that Hershey bar after all?

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With a ghostly robe and glowing lantern, this 7-foot-tall phantom will inspire fear in the bravest of souls. He mutters freaky phrases and moves his torso while his eyes light up and his head turns side to side, as if he’s seeking his next victim.

There are three different ways to activate the phantom, including an infrared beam that can be triggered from 6.5 feet away. The package also comes with an adapter and volume control.

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This 6-foot scarecrow is spooky but not terrifying, so it may be a good choice for school-aged children compared to some of the other options we cover.

Dressed in a classic red-and-black-checkered flannel with patchwork pants and a droopy hat, this animatronic’s clownish face and half-smile really come alive when his eyes flash red.

The scarecrow’s arms are also bendable, and at less than 3 pounds, you can easily wrap him around a porch beam or tree as an alternative to mounting it.

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This zombie maid was scorned by her master hundreds of years ago, and every Halloween she unleashes her inner anger at those who dare walk past her quarters. Better not make a mess...

If you bump into her, beware. She still wears her old apron and bonnet, and with a hint of motion, she’ll flash her beady red eyes wildly, hunch forward with her silver platter, and deliver an evil cackle.

She comes with four different spooky phrases so no group of trick-or-treaters will get the same experience. Best of all, this animatronic can double as a place to put candy, which is helpful if you want to take your kids out and rely on your zombie maid to hand out treats.

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Better make sure the dog is in the yard or he’ll scramble under the bed after coming into contact with Holly, the creepy, moving doll. She dons a lovely Victorian striped dress, with a lace collar and sleeves, but her wild white hair, ghoulishly green skin, and red, glowing eyes that blankly stare ahead will give your guests a serious fright.

Holly is attached to a pole set on pivoting wheels, and she roams around lost, looking for her mother, uttering phrases like “Mommy, I can’t find you” and “Mommy, I can’t hear you.”

You can also adjust the doll’s arms in multiple configurations until you’re satisfied with her spookiest look.

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Encounter this werewolf in the dark of night and the hair on your arms will rise in fright. His half-body and arms move in menacing gestures and his beady green eyes glow and flash as he moans and belts out chilling howls.

You can position it on the covered ground or even in a planter on the porch, or hang it for a surprise fright from above.

Both the head and arms move when activated for a bigger scare, but the lack of a bottom half makes this a less versatile option.

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This specter is sure to be the centerpiece of your spooky Halloween setup. There’s a hunger in her bulging white eyes and toothy grin that says she’s eager to grab the first kid to cross her path—and anyone who dares to inch too close to her tattered gown will be the victim of a scary flashing stare.

A classic witch with a tattered, creepy outfit, this Halloween animatronic comes with light up eyes, arms that can be bent and shaped to any look, and a moving head ready stare down anyone who stands close enough.

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This creepy creature of the night flaps its wings and laughs, searching for someone’s neck to bite. Don’t stare too long into its red eyes or you may get hypnotized before you can spin on your heels and hide.

This Halloween bat animatronic comes with solid details around the face with the signature big ears and fangs on full display. The design helps its rock back and forth in a lifelike way.

The terrifying bat delivers serious fright for a reasonable price, costing far less than many other options on this list.

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Welcome trick-or-treaters to a hellish circus with this frightening clown decoration. In addition to its massive head and toothy moving jaw, this prop has adjustable legs that give it the ability to extend up to 10 feet in height.

When activated, its long arms and huge hands reach out to grab whoever dares use its bony legs as an entryway, all while rocking its torso.

This entryway design makes it easy to place in front or your door for trick-or-treaters or at the entrance of your homemade haunted house.

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A smaller, more affordable option, this Halloween animatronic stirs up the scares without a body. A zombie hand still sentient with a hunger for brains slowly crawls toward you, and any unlucky trick-or-treaters walking up to your door.

Simply put in a battery and flip the switch, and the hand begins movings and crawling around on its own. Because it is battery operated, it can move freely without being tethered to a cord or stuck on a mount.

The only downside is that because it is free, it may wander off and scare some unsuspecting neighbor if left alone on a flat surface.

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At first glance, Drake the Demon Vampire may seem somewhat approachable, with a slight smile, looking as if he’s hitting a high note in an operatic aria. But step too close and suddenly his bloodthirsty fangs, evil arched eyebrows, and multicolor flashing eyes, reveal a much more ominous vibe—particularly if the sun has dipped below the horizon.

Your trick-or-treaters and guests will turn on their heels the minute old Drake starts to moan and scream. The classic vampire design also comes with multicolored eyes that light up and change colors as trick-or-treaters approach.

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