14 Best Halloween Animatronics for a Scary Good Yard Display

It’s showtime! Standing over six feet tall, this Beetlejuice animatronic is dressed to possess in his iconic striped suit and wild green hair. With nine unforgettable lines from the film, he’ll keep guests laughing (and shrieking) all night long—just don’t make the mistake of saying his name three times! Pair him with a few faux tombstones, eerie green lighting, or even a giant sandworm inflatable for the ultimate Beetlejuice scene.

Don’t call her a witch—call her a Cauldroness. This eerie animatronic will stir up plenty of scares with her glowing orange eyes, bone-chilling incantations, and one very creepy cauldron. For an extra touch, add a fog machine to the scene so her potion looks like it’s really toil-and-troubling. One shopper couldn’t get enough of this animatronic, writing, “This has to be the best witch prop. The movement is very fluid and realistic, her voice is perfect, and I love her overall look. The fog just sends her to another level.”

This isn’t your average scarecrow! The sinister straw man towers over trick-or-treaters, rising from 5’11” to a terrifying 9’5”, with glowing orange eyes, creepy laughter, and three chilling phrases. Add a few pumpkins and cornstalks, and he’s got the perfect harvest scene to haunt. Reviewers say this scarecrow delivers serious jump scares, with one stating, “Awesome prop, huge as well, scares anyone. 10/10 would recommend.”

Whatever you do, don’t pull over for this crew! These hitchhiking ghosts sway and sing “Grim Grinning Ghosts,” just like the eerie trio from Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Decked out in glowing blue outfits and ghoulish smiles, they bring a touch of creepy comic relief to your outdoor Halloween decor. To recreate the spooky graveyard from the classic ride’s finale, line the walkway with tombstones that guide guests straight to these ghostly travelers. ​​One 5-star reviewer shares, “This piece is absolutely adorable. There are several moving parts and the light up ball and chain is super cute. Very easy to assemble and much larger than expected.”

Don’t fear the reaper—rock with him! This 6-foot skeleton will steal the show as he plays the keyboard while synced to your favorite tunes through Bluetooth. Pair him with other Reaper Band animatronics or surround him with strobe lights and cobwebs to turn your yard into the spookiest stage in town. One shopper was blown away by the technology, saying, “The Bluetooth connectivity option is so cool…play any song on your phone through the Reaper and he’ll bop his head to the music you choose. Great sound, too, that can get pretty loud if you want.”

Rest in peace? Not so much! As guests approach this 6.7-foot mausoleum, the door swings open to reveal a terrifying surprise, complete with glowing lights, strobe effects, eerie laughter, and bone-chilling phrases. Break out the fog machine and surround it with weathered tombstones so your yard feels like a haunted cemetery.

He may look sweet, but don’t be fooled. This Sam animatronic from the classic Trick ’r Treat movie plays a spooky version of “Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet” as his head tilts back and forth and he warns guests to follow the rules of Halloween. Set him next to a candy bowl or a stack of pumpkins for a creepy-cute welcome that any true horror fan will instantly recognize. One shopper called it their new favorite Halloween addition, writing, “So easy to assemble, sound and volume control is great, love the projector addition!”

She’s risen from the grave, and she’s not going back. Growing from 31 to 67 inches with glowing eyes and hair-raising groans, this ghostly figure is all about jump scares. Set her in front of a fog machine and shine a blacklight her way for an eerie glow that’ll stop trick-or-treaters in their tracks. Fans love her eerie look, with one sharing, “Really like her, she moves well, the base is pretty stable. The setup was so easy I didn’t really even need instructions. Sound can be adjusted and can be loud.”

Bring the Pumpkin King to life this Halloween with a 13-foot animated Jack Skellington! Not only does he sing and dance, but he also comes with interchangeable headpieces—one smiling and one a bit more mischievous. Surround him with jack-o’-lanterns and string lights to make your home feel just like Halloween Town.

Meet your new favorite porch entertainer—the strumming skeleton! Dressed in a flannel and jeans, this musical corpse is hitting all the right Halloween notes. With eyes that light up and a banjo that plays a spooky tune, he’s the quirky touch you didn’t know you needed in your Halloween display. Create a makeshift stage with hay bales or prop him against an old barrel so it looks like he’s putting on a spooky bluegrass concert for your guests. Shoppers say he’s surprisingly lifelike, with one noting, “Works extremely well! He’s not only animated but moves very well with the music, which really adds to the illusion that he is playing the harmonica. I’m very happy with my purchase!”

This classic ghost is the perfect friendly spirit to greet younger Halloween lovers. Complete with a witch hat, a pumpkin satchel, and fun music, he’ll make such a whimsical addition to any scene. Place him by the candy bowl on your porch so it looks like he’s trick-or-treating right alongside the kids.

Who better to welcome your Halloween guests than this groundskeeper from Disney’s The Haunted Mansion? He’ll serenade your visitors with a rendition of “Grim Grinning Ghosts” and crow sound effects, all while swaying his lantern. Place him by your mailbox or front gate with a few crooked tombstones to make your walkway feel like the start of a truly spooky journey. Fans say he looks even better in person, with one sharing, “The head and hands are deftly spray-painted hard plastic rather than latex, so aging won’t be a problem. The tufting of the hair and eyebrows is perfect. He’s just as pictured.”

Meet Dean the Deathologist, your Halloween party’s spookiest bartender! Dressed to kill in his dapper outfit, Dean’s ready to pour you a drink that’s to die for, complete with a dusty bottle and glass. With this creepy mixologist on duty, your Halloween decor will be shaken and stirred to perfection. Set him up next to a bar cart with goblets and potion bottles for a chilling party scene.

Prepare for Howl-oween with this towering 7-foot werewolf. His fierce teeth and glowing eyes make for a spine-tingling display, with his animated head and torso movements adding a thrilling touch. Place him on your porch in front of a glowing full moon prop for a scene that feels straight out of a classic monster movie. Fans say this creepy bartender is a hit, with one reviewer writing, “He’s super tall and looks great as a waiter/bartender in my dining room next to a small bar. The animation is fantastic and his sayings are very funny. I might keep him up through the holidays and put different hats on him. He has actually scared me a few times. Great purchase!”