Description
This crawling zombie Halloween prop is a 110cm sound-activated animated decoration: make a noise nearby and its built-in motor sets it crawling across the floor towards your guests, for $112.75. Choose Style A, a ghostly figure with long grey hair, or Style B, a bald zombie with red eyes.
Static Halloween props get a glance. Moving ones get a scream. The problem with most animated Halloween decorations is that they sit on a timer or a button, so the scare happens whether or not anyone is there to see it. A sound-activated prop waits for its audience - a knock at the door, a group of guests laughing, a trick-or-treater's footsteps - and then starts to move. Placed at floor level in a hallway or doorway, a crawling figure is the one prop people talk about after the party.
Specifications
| Type |
Sound-activated crawling Halloween prop |
| Length |
110cm total |
| Materials |
Metal frame, cloth costume, plastic head and hands |
| Movement |
Crawling motion with flexible joints, low-noise motor |
| Activation |
Sound activated - starts moving when it detects sound |
| Power |
3 x AA batteries (not included) |
| Style A |
Ghostly figure with long grey hair |
| Style B |
Bald zombie with red eyes |
| Use |
Indoor - floors, hallways and haunted house rooms |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Electric crawling Halloween prop in your chosen style |
| Not included |
3 x AA batteries, and the furniture, candles and other props shown in the photographs |
Why a Crawling Prop Gets the Biggest Reaction
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It moves - a crawling figure gets a reaction no static decoration can.
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It waits for an audience - sound activation means it starts when people are close, not on a random timer.
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Floor level - people expect scares at eye height, not from a figure crawling at their feet.
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No wiring - three AA batteries, so it goes anywhere without an extension lead.
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Two looks - a long-haired ghost for a creepy scene, or a bald red-eyed zombie for a horror one.
Where Should You Put a Crawling Halloween Prop?
Somewhere people walk towards it and the floor is clear. The end of a hallway, the inside of the front door, the bottom of the stairs or a corner of the room where guests gather all work well, because the prop needs a few metres of smooth, flat floor to crawl along. Smooth surfaces such as timber, tiles and short-pile rugs suit it best; thick carpet and outdoor surfaces will slow or stop it. Dim the lights around it so people hear it before they see it, and keep it away from stairs it could crawl off.
How Does a Sound-Activated Halloween Prop Work?
A small sensor listens for noise. When it picks up a sound - a knock, a voice, footsteps or a doorbell - it switches the motor on and the prop crawls for a short burst before stopping again. That makes it ideal for a front hallway on Halloween night, where every knock at the door sets it off. Fit three fresh AA batteries before the party and take them out afterwards; for a long night of trick-or-treaters, keep a spare set handy.
Is a Crawling Zombie Too Scary for Young Children?
It can be. Most adults and older kids love it, but a figure moving towards them at floor level can genuinely frighten toddlers and young children. For a family party, set it up in a room where small children won't come across it unexpectedly, and introduce it to younger guests with the lights on first. Style A, the long-haired ghost, tends to read as creepier, while Style B, the bald zombie with red eyes, is more of a classic horror look.
Buyers are typically people setting up a haunted house or horror-themed Halloween party, households who want the hallway or front door to give trick-or-treaters a proper scare, escape room and event operators, and anyone looking for animated Halloween decorations that do more than light up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is it?
110cm in total length.
How is it powered?
3 x AA batteries, which are not included.
What makes it move?
It is sound activated. When it detects a noise nearby, the built-in motor makes it crawl.
What is the difference between the two styles?
Style A is a ghostly figure with long grey hair. Style B is a bald zombie with red eyes.
Can it be used outside?
It is designed for indoor use on smooth floors. Keep it out of rain, grass and gravel.
What is it made of?
A metal frame with a cloth costume and plastic head and hands.
Is it suitable for children?
It is a decoration, not a toy. It may frighten young children, and batteries should be kept out of their reach.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Measurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly. Photographs include styled scenes. Decoration only, not a toy. Not suitable for children under three years. Remove batteries when not in use and keep them out of reach of children.
