10 Horrifying Halloween Animatronics to Add Movement to Your Decor

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

Ready to give the entire neighborhood a scare? These Halloween animatronics turn your home into the most haunted house on the block.

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases.
Learn more.

Now Trending

1 / 10

Myogrip Hanging Cocoon Corpse
via merchant

6-Foot Hanging Cocoon Corpse

Cast a spell of spine-tingling excitement with this life-size spiderweb-wrapped corpse, hanging at 6 feet tall! Inside the ghostly white shroud hides a realistic skull and bound skeletal feet. Use the rope at its ankles to hang it upside down from a tree or your front porch—or bring it inside to add bone-chilling terror to any room!

Verified Amazon reviewer, Lauren Ormston, loves how easy it is to set up and put away after the Halloween fun is over. “This item looks like it would take up a ton of space when you’re trying to put it away, but it folds amazingly well into a small box,” she says. “Because it has thinner wire loops, it’s easy to mold the arms and legs a bit to get the right ‘shape’ (or alter it slightly if you want). Putting it up on one of the hooks that sway it randomly, or rotate it slightly, and it jitters really well.”

Shop Now

2 / 10

Ghost Hanging With Sound Controlled Lights
via merchant

Ghost with Sound-Controlled Lights

Made of 10 feet worth of gauze, this spooky lighted ghost flutters in the wind like a terrifying apparition. A small LED light in the mast gives it a ghoulish glow, and voice-activated sound effects transforms your home into a haunted house once the sun goes down. Oh, and if you’ll be hosting a party, this fire pit skull would fit in perfectly.

Shop Now

3 / 10

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Lighted Animatronic Leatherface
via merchant

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Lighted Leatherface

Leatherface is one of the most terrifying villains in horror movie history, so imagine how spooked your neighbors will be to see him hanging out in your yard! This Halloween animatronic is dressed in the signature bloody apron, dress shirt and tie worn by the character in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Standing 6.5 feet tall, Leatherface bends and rotates as chainsaw sound effects play. And don’t worry if you don’t have an outdoor outlet to power up Halloween animatronics, as Leatherface only needs four AA batteries to scare the pants off your neighbors.

Shop Now

4 / 10

Haunted Hill Farm Animatronic Reaper
via merchant

6-Foot Lighted Reaper

Prepare for an unforgettable Halloween as this gruesome Halloween animatronic leads lost souls to the underworld with his blood-curdling presence. Activated by a simple bump, this creature comes to life with wild animated body twisting and red glowing eyes. Bendable arms let you pose this reaper and his faux lantern in terrifying positions, intensifying the scare factor. Use the attached hanging loop to suspend the reaper from a tree or your front porch, or use the included sturdy stand with a broad base to prop him upright.

Shop Now

5 / 10

Screaming Caged Skeleton Prisoner
via merchant

Screaming Caged Skeleton Prisoner

This red-eyed caged prisoner is desperate to escape, sticking his head out of his cage and screaming, “Let me out!” This scary skeleton comes equipped with a state-of-the-art motion sensor and light sensor, and with a trigger distance of nearly 2 feet, the prisoner will scream in terror when anyone is brave enough to come close.

“This little guy is hilarious!” writes Jennifer, a five-star reviewer. “He’s currently hanging on one of our front porch lights, and we get a kick out of him every time he goes off!” Looking for more ideas? Learn how to make a laundry basket Halloween cage.

Shop Now

6 / 10

Haunted Hill Farm Crouching Zombie
via merchant

Chewing Crouching Zombie

Be careful when approaching this terrifying animatronic zombie! With light-up eyes and a blood-covered face, he emits realistic chewing and bone-crushing sounds whenever people come near. This back-from-the-dead, limb-chewing zombie boy is truly one of the scariest decorations for the yard.

“I absolutely love this prop. The motion and sound are great, however, my favorite part of this is the full head of HAIR on his head,” raves five-star reviewer, Tricia. “I have many animatronics and, sadly, the companies never give enough of the synthetic hair on them. You are always trying to spread it out to look somewhat nice. This boy has a nice head full of hair. I love it!”

Shop Now

7 / 10

Haunted Hill Farm Pop Up Werewolf
via merchant

Pop-Up Moving Werewolf

This terrifying 21-inch werewolf from Haunted Hill Farm’s Pop-Up Groundbreaker Collection is ready to terrify any poor soul that crosses his path! As the night descends, his blinking green eyes pierce through the darkness, leaving an unforgettable impression. His fang-filled snarl, slender hands and bendable arms allow you to create a variety of horrifying positions, making him a welcomed addition to your haunted treats display or chilling counter space. You can also suspend your werewolf from the ceiling or door frame from his hanging loop, and watch as he gives your guests a sinister surprise from above.

Shop Now

8 / 10

Talking Skeleton Groom
via merchant

Talking Skeleton Groom

Prepare to be thrilled and chilled by this skeleton groom, giving off a ghoulishly dapper vibe in his satin tux and tails, complete with a ruffled cravat. His flashing white eyes and sinister voice scare even the most stoic visitors, beckoning them to come closer for a fright. Standing slightly over 5 feet tall, he has three phrases to terrify those brave enough to approach him: “Welcome! Come in… if you dare,” “Enjoy yourselves! It will be your last chance” and “You should not have come here… you’ll see!”

Shop Now

9 / 10

Ghoulish Skeleton Bride
via merchant

Screaming Skeleton Bride

Prepare to witness the terror of a ghostly hanging bride as she emerges from the shadows with her highly realistic skull and piercing glowing eyes. Wrapped in a long, white flowing robe that seems to float eerily in the breeze, she’s the ultimate frightful addition to your Halloween decor. Her skull comes alive with two red glowing eyes that intensify the horror, and emits bone-chilling screeches when her voice-controlled motion sensor is triggered. Hang her easily from your porch, a tree or windows to terrify unsuspecting visitors. Don’t forget about her two bendable and posable arms that can be adjusted to various positions.

Shop Now

10 / 10

Cocoon Corpse Hanging Mummy
via merchant

Hanging Mummy with Glowing Eyes

Flick the switch and this hanging mummy‘s glowing red eyes pierce the darkness, giving off an eerie, bone-chilling sound as you approach. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this hair-raising specter can be hung on doorways, trees, fences, windows and wherever your spooky heart desires. Made from beige woven fabric, it features a skull adorned with motion-sensitive LED lights and three large fake spiders to create a super-spooky scene. It’s just one Amazon Halloween decoration we can’t wait to put up this year.

Five-star reviewer, Dontae, marvels at how realistic this Halloween animatronic is. “I love this item. It looks just like the pictures in the product description. It arrived on time and was scary! I’m decorating my yard this year. It will be perfect hanging from my tree!” he writes.

Shop Now