Gemini AI Halloween prompts will transform your selfies to cinematic, viral edits that are perfect for Instagram. The prompts combine 90s nostalgia with horror icons and a dreamy Y2K-style for memorable Halloween images.
10 Instagram Trending Gemini AI Halloween Photo Prompts
In 2025 Gemini AI will be leading the Halloween trend on Instagram, with ultra-stylish, viral prompts, which turn selfies in to spooky cinematic edits. Y2K Horror, retro Ghostface and vintage party themes are particularly popular. Gemini AI text prompts are used by thousands of artists to instantly create unique Halloween images.
Gemini AI has 10 Halloween-themed photo prompts that will be popular in 2025. The introduction includes simple steps to create images with prompts.
Prompt 1:
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The person has medium-length dark brown hair. The person is a woman with medium length dark brown hair. The person is wearing an oversized, comfortable sweater in bold stripes of burgundy and creamy. They have medium-length brown hair. Room is filled with vintage wall decorations, pumpkins and black cats. A ghostly Michael Myers-mask wearing figure is visible in the background. Warm lighting creates an atmosphere that is spooky, with a hint of nostalgia and mystery. They are dressed casually, but with elegant makeup, and have a calm, yet intriguing, expression. This image is moody and grainy. It reminds me of 1990s photography. Wearing an oversized, comfortable sweater in bold stripes of burgundy & cream. Room is decorated in Halloween decor, including black cats and pumpkins. Vintage decorations are also on the walls. A ghostly Michael Myers-mask wearing figure is visible in the background. Warm lighting creates an atmosphere that is spooky, with a hint of nostalgia and mystery. They are dressed casually, but with elegant makeup, and have a calm, yet intriguing, expression. This image is moody and grainy. It reminds me of 1990s photography. “Do not alter my facial features or my face.”
Prompt 2:
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Create a dreamy Y2K inspired portrait of a woman sitting in a room dimly illuminated at night on a shiny pink satin bed. Subject has loosely-hanging, medium length dark brown hair and slightly bronzed skin. The subject is wearing delicate jewellery, such as dainty necklaces in gold and chunky accessories made of gold. Simple yet elegant makeup, with red lip glosses and black lip liners. Room is filled with girly 90s posters and has a nostalgic, grainy look. A lamp is in the background and provides soft lighting. A cute doll or plush character, such as Ghost Killer, sits beside them. They both share a bowl popcorn. On the bed are magazines in the 90s, which adds to the nostalgia. “Do not alter my facial features or my face.”
Prompt 3:
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Imagine me as if I were in an y2k dream, standing in the forest with a few cabins at the back. Her medium-length dark brown hair would be dangling and her skin slightly bronzed. She is wearing delicate gold jewelry, including gold rings and chunky necklaces. She is wearing red gym shorts in the 70s, with a white edge. A white sweatshirt with red accents on it that’s reminiscent of a 70s-style ringer shirt. White knee-high socks have two red bands on the top. She is also wearing black and white Converse sneakers. She has a simple but glamorous makeup with red lipstick and lipliner. It should look like a photo from the 70s. Fallen leaves in gold, browns and red colors should cover the ground like on a crisp autumn day. His body, masked in a Friday the thirteenth-style hockey mask, should have a dimly lit background. He should stand behind s peaks of bushes and trees, with the dark, ominous backdrop behind his shoulder. Don’t change the facial features on my face.
Prompt 4:
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Create a Y2K inspired portrait of a lady sitting on a bed with black and white stripes, holding a rotary telephone, dressed in a black top, striped trousers, and spooky accessories. Background should be vintage with neon lighting and an aesthetic of a carnival or circus. A clown is lurking behind the scene to give it an unsettling touch. Style should be retro, futuristic and glam with pop culture hints. “Do not alter my facial features or my face.”
Prompt 5:
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Create a Y2K inspired portrait based off the image uploaded. The makeup should be bold and futuristic with metallic accents, with a retro, playful vibe. Background should be neon colored with glitchy effects, typical of the early 2000s. Style should be vibrant, edgy and capture the spirit of Y2K. Face and facial features of the subject should be left unchanged. Text: “Do not alter my facial features or my face.” “The overall mood must be one of confidence and a little rebellious in keeping with Y2K’s culture.”
Prompt 6:
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“Y2K inspired portrait of a lady applying lip gloss before a mirror with neon pink lights around the frame. Behind her, a man in a Michael Myers’ mask is reflected by the mirror. Background should be surrealistic and futuristic with a slight eerie feel. Lighting should be used to highlight the woman’s features, giving it a digitally glossy look. Face of the woman should be left unchanged. Her facial features must remain. Overall, the vibe should have a retro-futurism/horror blend while maintaining the Y2K aesthetic. “Do not alter my facial features or my face.”
Prompt 7:
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Create a Y2K inspired portrait of the subject in the picture. This person sits with Chucky, is wearing a leather jacket in black, white, bloodstained, and has fishnets. A dark backdrop with red balloons is the setting. Overall, the vibe of the Y2K era should be bold, edgy and dark. “Do not alter my facial features. Do not alter my face.”
Prompt 8:
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Portrait of a woman in Y2K inspired style with wavy brown hair and light skin. She has bold hair clips. The woman is sitting on a pink bedspread, with a leopard-print pillow and a vintage pink rotary telephone. She speaks into the phone. Nearby, a bowl of magazines and popcorn are available. A clown that looks like Pennywise lurks behind the doorway in the background. This nostalgic, vibrant atmosphere features 90s icons and warm colors. Do not alter my facial features or my appearance.
Prompt 9:
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Create an image of a woman wearing a sheer black top with a pink bra beneath, beige pants and a retro Y2K look. This person’s hair should be curly and pink with gold hoops earrings. They must also have an expressive face while holding the camera. Pose with someone dressed as Ghostface in black and a mask, in an eerie or Halloween-like style. Backgrounds should feature colorful posters and stickers from the early 2000s to create a vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere. “Do not alter my facial features or my face.”
Prompt 10:
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Create a Y2K inspired portrait of a woman wearing a colorful holographic gown, with curly-haired, smiling, and holding a phone in pink. She’s sitting on the bed, with a blanket in leopard print. A person wearing a black Ghostface costume, from the movie ‘Scream,’ is holding a ginger kitten next to her. Neon lights, retro television, posters from the past, and popcorn in a bowl on the ground give the scene a warm, cozy feel. Background should be nostalgic and 90s. It should have a fun, retro vibe. “Do not alter my facial features. Do not alter my face.”
How do I create a Gemini AI image using prompts?
- Sign in to Gemini via the app or website.
- Upload a photo or selfie that is clear (no filters and good lighting are best).
- Please enter a prompt that describes the desired Halloween atmosphere, style, character, location, etc.
- Select “Generate”, “Create” and the AI will transform the selfie in seconds, depending on the prompt.
- Re-examine the picture and refine your prompt if necessary.
