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Halloween Ghost Photo Prompts
The whole trend is one sentence: put a ghost into a photograph that did not have one. Two things make it work, and only one of them is the ghost. The first is that your face survives the edit — every prompt here opens by naming the uploaded photo as the identity reference and forbidding the model from substituting a different person. The second is that the picture keeps the grammar of the era it is pretending to come from: the flat direct flash and blown highlights of a 1990s compact camera, the soft warm interior light of a Y2K digital snapshot, film grain instead of digital smoothness. Drop the second one and the ghost reads as a sticker laid on top of a modern selfie.
What varies is where the ghost stands. The Ghostface register puts the mask in the room with you — on the bed beside you while you hold a phone, across a fast-food table sharing fries, in the cinema seat next to yours. The villain register widens the frame: you in the middle and five horror characters arranged around you, each one placed by position rather than left to chance. The composite register turns it inward, with a faded close-up of your own face filling the background while a sharp foreground you stands in front of it. And the inversion drops the ghost entirely — your face, the character's clothes, scars and setting.
Two practical notes. Locking identity and describing the light are what separate a convincing frame from an obvious one, so those are the two sections worth editing before you run any of these. And the version of this trend that travels as a CapCut filter — a figure appearing behind you in an ordinary family photo — has no prompt to copy, because the artefact there is a filter rather than a sentence. What is collected here is the closest published equivalent: the same figure standing in an open doorway behind you, written out in full.
Add a selfie, pick a prompt and generate it in the studio.
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Copy one as it stands, or open it in the workbench with its aspect ratio already set.
Y2K Horror Cinema Portrait
Portraits and avatarsY2K horror cinema portrait, preserve the uploaded face exactly, sitting beside a black-hooded ghost-mask figure, sharing popcorn, creepy masked characters in the background, vintage flash, dim theater lighting, film grain, photorealistic, cinematic.
Sitting with Ghostface at a 90s McDonald's
Characters and storiesCreate an ultra-realistic image in the horror style of the 90s. The model (man with brown hair, faithful to the provided photo) is sitting next to Ghostface in a McDonald's restaurant with a classic 90s look. Both are eating hamburgers, illuminated by soft, warm lighting in a nostalgic, retro atmosphere. Model's outfit: gray oversized T-shirt and faded wide jeans. Aesthetics: subtle film grain, cinematic tone, strong realism, and nostalgic charm. Background: slightly blurred McDonald's interior with warm tones and ambient light that evokes the 1990s era. Don't change the face. (Use the attached image)
Pink Retro Bedroom, Ghostface in the Doorway
Portraits and avatarsUltra-realistic cinematic photo of a young woman in a pink retro bedroom, sitting on a satin bed. She is holding a pink vintage corded phone with one hand while resting her other hand on the phone base. In front of her is a large glass bowl of popcorn and colorful magazines on the bed. The room is decorated with 90s and 2000s pop culture posters on pink walls, with a warm lamp glowing beside the bed. In the doorway behind her, a figure wearing a black cloak and a white ‘Ghostface’ mask from Scream horror movies stands silently, creating a suspenseful atmosphere. The lighting is moody, mixing cozy bedroom pink tones with a dark, eerie shadow in the doorway. The main focus must remain on the girl, the phone, and the retro bedroom details, while the Ghostface character stays slightly blurred in the background, adding tension. Atmosphere: nostalgic, suspenseful, horror-meets-teen-drama. Style: ultra-sharp, cinematic, professional editorial look.
Y2K Digital Vintage Horror Portrait
Portraits and avatars{ "project_concept": "Y2K Digital Vintage Horror Portrait", "aspect_ratio": "4:3", "subject_details": { "demographics": "Young woman", "features": { "face": "Sweet, beautiful face, fair and pinkish skin", "hair": "Jet-black, long, flowing", "eyes": "Soft, sexy eyes looking straight ahead" }, "makeup": { "style": "Soft, natural, light-toned", "lips": "Flushed pink lip" } }, "wardrobe_and_styling": { "apparel": "Sexy black top", "accessories": [ "Gold ring", "Small gold heart-shaped pendant necklace" ] }, "scene_composition": { "props": "White 'Ghostface' mask (horror film series) held partially covering face", "atmosphere": { "foreground": "White smoke lingering in front of face", "background": "Black curtain backdrop", "mood": "Mysterious, solemn, intriguing" } }, "photography_style": { "aesthetic": "Early 2000s-style photo, raw natural feel, digital vintage", "equipment_simulation": "Low-quality digital camera (digicam aesthetic)", "lighting": { "primary": "Direct flash with soft diffused glow effect", "ambient": "Soft overhead lighting", "exposure": "Slight highlight overexposure" }, "texture_processing": "Slight graininess, 100% authentic look, no editing required", "quality_tier": "8K editorial fashion masterpiece" } }
Horror Movie Character 3x3 Grid
Image editing3x 3 grid; Do this for each frame using my uploaded image SUBJECT=my uploaded image CLOTHING=each panel should have [SUBJECT] as a horror movie character Using my [SUBJECT] photo, turn [SUBJECT] into an creepy horror movie version of [SUBJECT] based on classic horror movie characters. Keep my face and features recognizable. Dress me in iconic clothing, iconic hair, iconic facial scars, all without changing my base appearance. Place me in an iconic setting for that character. Make it realistic, creepy , and high quality. 2:3 format.
Chess King Power Portrait — Ghost Composite
Portraits and avatarsCONCEPT — EXACT: A layered composite — a massive faded close-up ghost portrait fills the upper background blending into a dark marble-textured backdrop, and a smaller sharp full-color standing portrait of the same man stands in the foreground beside a giant oversized black chess king piece, strategic power-and-leadership theme. BACKGROUND GHOST PORTRAIT — EXACT: Large faded close-up portrait, head turned slightly, calm intense composed gaze, short neat hair, light beard, blending into the dark grey-black marble texture so it reads as a subtle tonal overlay. MAIN SUBJECT — FOREGROUND — EXACT: Standing pose beside a giant black marble chess king piece taller than himself, one hand resting on top of the chess piece's crown, other hand tucked into the trouser pocket, calm confident composed gaze toward camera. MAIN SUBJECT IDENTITY LOCK: Foreground face must match the ghost portrait exactly — same jaw width, cheek fullness, beard density, nose shape, and lip shape, with natural head-to-body proportion. BODY: Medium-tan skin tone, lean build, confident composed standing posture. OUTFIT: Black tailored double-breasted overcoat over a black turtleneck, black tailored trousers, black leather dress shoes, silver wristwatch. PROP DETAIL — EXACT: An oversized black marble chess king piece with intricate carved detailing standing beside the subject, smaller white and black chess pieces scattered across a checkered marble floor in the foreground. BACKGROUND — EXACT: Dark grey-black marble hall with soft veining texture, subtle checkered marble floor pattern, dramatic empty space suggesting scale and power. LIGHTING — EXACT: Single dramatic side-key light, deep shadow across half the marble hall, crisp highlight along the chess piece's carved edges and the subject's jawline. COLOR GRADE — EXACT: Deep charcoal-and-black dominant palette throughout, cool marble-grey undertones, natural warm skin tone providing the only contrast, dramatic high-end editorial power-portrait color grading with ultra-detailed 8K sharpness. Shot on Sony A7R IV, 50mm f/1.8 — foreground subject and chess piece tack sharp with fabric and stone detail crisp, background ghost portrait softly blended. Ultra photorealistic — zero AI artifacts, no watermark. IMPORTANT — Use ONLY my uploaded face reference image for the facial structure and identity in BOTH the ghosted background portrait AND the full-color foreground standing figure. My face must remain EXACTLY the same as my real appearance with zero identity change. Preserve my exact hairstyle, hairline, forehead shape, eyebrows, eye shape, nose structure, lips, beard density, moustache style, jawline, skin tone, facial texture, masculine proportions, and all natural imperfections exactly as shown in the uploaded image. Do NOT beautify, cartoonize, smooth skin, feminize, or replace my face with a random celebrity or model face. Identity preservation is the highest priority for both instances of my likeness in this composite. Aspect ratio 3:4
Universal Cinematic Horror Fan Portrait
Portraits and avatarsUNIVERSAL CINEMATIC HORROR FAN PORTRAIT — IDENTITY LOCK REFERENCE IMAGE & IDENTITY LOCK: Use the uploaded photo of the person as the exact identity reference for the main subject. Preserve their recognizable facial features, face shape, eye color, skin tone, hairstyle, and natural appearance. Do not replace their identity with a different person. MAIN SUBJECT: Create a photorealistic cinematic portrait of the person sitting in the center, directly in front of a large black laptop. The subject looks toward the camera with a calm, confident expression, wearing stylish casual clothing, with natural hands and realistic body proportions. HORROR CHARACTERS — EXACT SIDE CHARACTERS: Surround the main subject with these recognizable horror movie characters, keeping their original signature appearances: Pennywise: Behind the subject, slightly left of center, with white clown makeup, bright orange-red hair, and a sinister smile. Jason Voorhees: On the lower left, wearing his iconic worn hockey mask and dark clothing, holding a large machete angled diagonally. Ghostface: On the lower right, wearing the iconic elongated white screaming mask and a black hooded robe. Freddy Krueger: In the upper-left background, with burned facial skin, a dark fedora, and a sinister expression. Michael Myers: In the upper-right background, wearing his pale expressionless mask and dark outfit. Leatherface: Behind the main subject on the left side, with his distinctive stitched skin mask. Additional masked horror figure: Behind the subject on the right, with a frightening aged mask and dark clothing. COMPOSITION & POSITIONING: The main subject must remain in the foreground, centered and clearly visible. Arrange all horror characters around and behind them in a layered group portrait, with faces and masks clearly visible. Keep the same character placement, visual balance, and overall composition as the reference image. ENVIRONMENT: A dark, atmospheric horror-movie room with deep teal and black tones, vintage horror movie posters on the walls, subtle background haze, and a dimly lit cinematic setting. LIGHTING & CAMERA: Moody teal cinematic lighting, soft light on the main subject's face, realistic shadows, subtle highlights on the horror masks, professional horror-film cinematography, 35mm photography aesthetic, and shallow depth of field. REALISM & DETAIL: Ultra-photorealistic faces, realistic skin texture, detailed costumes, authentic horror masks, natural anatomy, accurate character proportions, cinematic color grading, and high-end movie-poster quality. FRAMING: Vertical 2:3 composition, medium-wide group portrait, main subject visible from the waist up, all major horror characters visible, no important faces cropped, laptop visible along the bottom foreground. NEGATIVE CONSTRAINTS: Do not alter the uploaded person's identity. Do not replace or omit the specified horror characters. Avoid cartoon styling, plastic skin, distorted faces, extra fingers, duplicate characters, malformed hands, blurry masks, text overlays, logos, and watermarks. RESOLUTION LOCK: Generate the final image in the highest available resolution, with maximum detail and a cinematic vertical composition.
The “Do You Like Scary Movies?” Bedroom
Portraits and avatars{ "subject": { "type": "young woman", "ethnicity": "unspecified", "hair": "natural, slightly messy long black hair with soft volume", "makeup": "soft glam in pink tones, similar intensity to the example: smooth blush, soft eyeliner, defined lashes, natural glossy lips", "pose": "lying on stomach on the bed, upper body lifted slightly using the forearms, head tilted slightly while holding a vintage handset phone to her ear", "expression": "soft, calm, relaxed gaze", "skin": "natural realistic skin with visible texture and minor imperfections, no smoothing or beauty filters" }, "apparel": { "top": "grey Hello Kitty tank top with small frill trim and bow detail", "bottom": "black Hello Kitty shorts with pink drawstring and printed Hello Kitty graphic", "style": "cute homewear / pajama aesthetic" }, "props": { "phone": "vintage-style handheld telephone in white, cord visible and slightly curled", "bed_items": [ "soft pink satin bedding", "magazines scattered casually on the bed", "small items like popcorn pieces similar to the example ambience" ] }, "environment": { "room_color": "soft light pink walls", "decor": [ "same style retro posters arranged on the wall", "open doorway in the background with a dark figure wearing a Scream mask standing in the doorway" ], "bed": "soft pink satin sheets and pillows, slightly wrinkled", "door": "white door, partially open, hallway behind appears darker" }, "lighting": { "type": "natural indoor ambient lighting", "intensity": "soft but bright enough to illuminate the subject evenly", "effect": "no harsh flash, natural shadows, real-life color rendering" }, "camera": { "device": "iPhone 16 Pro Max", "style": "casual, unedited look", "quality": "not HD, slightly soft realism", "perspective": "front-facing camera or close-range shot from a low angle near the bed level", "color_profile": "natural, no dramatic filters" } }
Moody 90s Bedroom, Ghostface in the Doorway
Portraits and avatarsA cinematic photo of a young woman sitting on a pink satin bed. She is holding a retro pink landline phone close to her face, with a thoughtful and slightly worried expression. The room is dimly lit with moody 90s lighting, teal-green walls, a bedside table with a small lamp, and posters on the wall. In the open doorway behind her, a tall figure wearing a Ghostface mask stands in the shadows, creating a creepy horror movie atmosphere. High detail, photorealistic, 35mm film look, cinematic composition, 1990s retro horror aesthetic
Vintage Cinema Seat Among the Villains
Portraits and avatarsCreate A Cinematic And Realistic. Halloween Photo Of Me Sitting In A Vintage Movie Theater Surrounded By Famous Horror Movie Villains. Im In The Center Seat, Holding A Large Bucket Of Popcorn On My Lap, Sipping A Soda Through A Straw, Looking Slightly Amused And Intrigued. My Hair Is Styled In Soft Curls, Makeup Glam Yet Natural With Glossy Lips And Subtle Shimmer On Eyelids. I'm Wearing A Stylish Oversized Leather Jacket Over A Delicate Top, Gold Jewelry Shining Softly In The Dim Light. Around Me Ghostface On One Side Holding Popcorn, Michael Myers Sitting Silently Behind Me, Freddy Krueger Leaning Over The Seat With A Smirk, Pennywise Grinning From The Aisle Holding A Red Balloon, And Chucky Sitting On The Armrest Near My Shoulder. The Theater Is Dark Except For The Flickering Light From The Movie Screen Illuminating Faces With Dramatic Shadows. The Photo Should Feel Cinematic, Nostalgic, With Soft Film Grain, Gold Tones, And Cozy Halloween Atmosphere.
Pink Bedroom, Ghostface in the Doorway (1:1)
Portraits and avatars{ "meta": { "width": 1200, "height": 1200, "aspect_ratio": "1:1", "version": "1.0" }, "scene_composition": { "subject": { "demographics": "Young woman, unspecified ethnicity", "physical_attributes": { "hair": "Long black hair, natural texture, slight messy volume", "skin": "Natural realistic texture, visible pores and minor imperfections, non-airbrushed", "makeup": { "style": "Soft glam, pink tones", "details": [ "smooth blush", "soft eyeliner", "defined lashes", "natural glossy lips" ] } }, "pose": { "body": "Lying on stomach on bed, upper body propped on forearms", "head": "Tilted slightly to the side", "expression": "Soft, calm, relaxed gaze", "action": "Holding vintage handset phone to ear" } }, "wardrobe": { "aesthetic": "Cute homewear / pajama style", "items": { "top": "Grey Hello Kitty tank top, small frill trim, bow detail", "bottom": "Black Hello Kitty shorts, pink drawstring, printed graphic" } }, "environment": { "foreground": { "location": "Bed", "textiles": "Soft pink satin sheets and pillows, slightly wrinkled", "scatter_items": [ "Vintage magazines", "Popcorn pieces" ], "props": "Vintage-style white handheld telephone with coiled cord" }, "background": { "walls": "Soft light pink", "decor": "Retro posters", "architectural": "White door, partially open", "narrative_element": "Dark figure wearing a Scream mask standing in the open doorway", "ambience": "Darker hallway behind the door creating contrast" } } }, "technical_specifications": { "camera_gear": "iPhone 16 Pro Max emulation", "lens_perspective": "Front-facing or close-range low angle", "lighting": { "type": "Natural indoor ambient", "quality": "Soft, even illumination on subject", "shadows": "Natural, no harsh flash" }, "visual_style": { "quality": "Slightly soft realism, not HD, phone photography aesthetic", "processing": "Unedited look, raw feel, natural color profile", "filters": "None" } }, "generated_prompt_string": "A realistic phone photo of a young woman lying on her stomach on a bed with pink satin sheets, wearing a grey Hello Kitty tank top and black shorts. She is holding a white vintage telephone to her ear. Messy long black hair, soft pink makeup, natural skin texture. The bed is scattered with magazines and popcorn. In the background, an open door reveals a dark figure wearing a Scream mask standing in the shadows. Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max, flash off, soft natural lighting, low angle, unedited aesthetic." }
Sitting With Horror Villains
Image editing{ "image_request": { "prompt": "A cinematic photo of a person (from attached photo, same face and attire) sitting on a bean bag holding a cigar, surrounded by famous horror movie villains: Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Chucky, Pennywise the Clown, and Ghostface. The villains are seated on a couch, as if casually talking and smoking cigars. The lighting is moody and dramatic, with warm tones on the person and eerie shadows on the villains. ", "style": "cinematic photo", "lighting": "moody and dramatic with warm tones and eerie shadows", "characters": [ "user's face and attire from attached photo", "Jason Voorhees", "Michael Myers", "Chucky", "Pennywise the Clown", "Ghostface" ], "setting": "indoor, informal gathering", "objects": [ "bean bag", "cigar", "couch", "additional cigars for villains (optional)" ], "mood": "eerie, casual, dramatic" } }
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