These Halloween Animatronics Will Give Your Trick-or-Treaters the Chills

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Just how scary do you want your Halloween decorations to be? If you answered, "Very scary," then you've come to the right place. We've got tons of ideas for outdoor Halloween decorations that will give your trick-or-treaters the chills, including eerie Halloween inflatables, spooky Halloween light displays, and creepy Halloween door decorations for one final scare. But if you ask us, there's no decoration more frightening than one of the best Halloween animatronics.

Just think about it: A life-size figure of a ghost, witch, vampire, or zombie is freaky enough. But when your guests approach and trigger its glowing eyes, menacing movements, and creepy catchphrases—well, it's almost enough to make them wish they had turned back sooner! Many of these animated Halloween decorations are battery operated and touch- and sound-activated for super easy setup and use. While most of them are on the larger side for making big scary statements, some are smaller and perfect for decorating tabletops or other small spaces. Buy one for your front porch or yard, or several to create a haunting Halloween scene in front of your home. No matter which one of these Halloween animatronics you choose, it'll definitely be good for a few scares this holiday and beyond!

Creepy Doll

Anyone who's seen Chucky knows just how scary a doll can be—and this one is right up with that little redheaded terror! Her piercing red eyes and eerie catchphrases alone are enough to give anyone the creeps, but wait until they realize she can actually pursue them from room to room thanks to a motorized base with pivoting wheels. Eek!

Screaming Skeleton Prisoner

"Let me out!" That's the bone-chilling exclamation your guests will hear when they awaken this spooky skeletal prisoner. He may be behind bars but everyone is bound to jump when he reaches his head out in an attempt to break free.

Halloween Hanging Zombie

Startle any trick-or-treater with this rotting zombie. Hang it from your porch for one last scare before your guests reach the door.

Medusa Bust

Legend has it that if you gaze into Medusa's eyes, you'll turn to stone. Nevertheless, your guests won't be able to look away when her eyes and mouth alight and the snakes in her hair begin to slither.

Spooky Butler

"The butler did it"—and that's all the more reason to be wary of this spooky fellow who will greet your guests with a lifelike visage and shaking candelabra. This 68-inch tall figure also comes with a pet raven with whom he shares a creepy conversation.

Forest Witch

This life-size witch will have everyone who comes to visit you wishing they had turned back sooner! Her head moves, her eyes glow, and her arms move from side to side as she utters creepy one-liners. She even comes with a pet crow who squawks and has light-up eyes.

Hanging Ghost Pumpkin

The grim reaper has arrived! This 6-foot-tall pumpkin ghost features green light-up facial features and bendable arms so you can pose it in all kinds of creepy positions.

Rotten Ronnie Standing Zombie

Look out—from what's left of this zombie's last victim, you can tell you wouldn't want to be his next! This terrifying creature is sound- and touch-activated for never-ending scares, no matter how many unsuspecting visitors come to call.

Skeleton Scarecrow

Most scarecrows are only supposed to scare birds, but this skeletal version is sure to frighten humans of all ages. Whenever it's touched, it flies into action with flashing eyes, eerie moans, and a spinning head.

Gravestone Ghost

This is one tombstone your guests don't want to disturb—but they won't know that until it's too late and their arrival awakens the ghostly guardian. They'll watch in fear as she screams and cries and turns her head 360 degrees to reveal a skeletal face and a pair of glowing red eyes.

'Trick 'r Treat' Sam Animatronic

In certain contexts, the sound of a child's laughter will send chills down the spine—and this is definitely one of those contexts. Little Sam from the cult favorite Halloween film Trick 'r Treat is sure to frighten everyone with his eerie laugh and murderous movements.

Raven with Turning Head and Sound

Not every Halloween animatronic needs to make a big statement. This spooky raven may be small but it will still give your guests goosebumps when its eyes light up and its head starts turning from side to side.

Animatronic Werewolf Figurine

Between this werewolf's haunting howls and the howls of fear it elicits from your guests, you're definitely in for a howling good time with this pick!

Fortune Teller Witch

How badly do you and your loved ones and neighbors want to know the future? When this horrifying fortune teller's eyes and ball light up, you might start to wonder if it's worth it!

Beetlejuice Animatronic Decoration

It's showtime! Beetlejuice will make your guest laugh and scream. Just don't expect him to scare off all the other ghosts—unless you're willing to pay a very high price.

Jumping Spider

You don't have to have arachnophobia to be running scared from this creepy black and red spider. As you draw closer, it'll jump up and start making spooky sounds that you won't soon forget.

Animated Skeleton and Dog

Dog is man's best friend...even in death. This twosome will bring a touch of spooky cuteness to your Halloween decorations this year and beyond.

Grave Watcher

This one comes with a backstory that's just as spooky as its bloody red eyes. It was cast out of the underworld by the devil himself and doomed to watch over graves for all eternity, scaring away trespassers with its tilting head and moving arms.

Life-Size Vampire

Having a Halloween dinner party? This undead door greeter will have your guests wondering if they're what's on the menu. His moans and groans, light-up eyes, and menacing movements definitely aren't for the faint of heart!

Groundbreaker Zombie

This zombie groundbreaker is coming for your guests! Place it in your yard to make it look like it's crawling straight out of the ground.

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