AI-Driven Cinematic Horror in 1980s Japan
Takács Balázs
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Posted Aug 4, 2025
Created a short cinematic horror using AI tools like Midjourney and Pika Labs.
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This short cinematic horror was created entirely with AI tools including Midjourney, Pika Labs, and advanced animation workflows.
Set in the deep jungle of 1980s Japan, the scene follows a men who stumbled upon a long-abandoned house — and accidentally awaken a creature trapped within the basement
Every frame was designed to evoke tension and unease, blending VHS-style visuals, realistic motion prompts, and horror cinematography techniques.
This is part of an ongoing visual series exploring psychological horror and analog aesthetics through the power of generative AI.
🎥 Tools used: Midjourney v7, Pika Labs, Topaz, Runway
🎞️ Style: Found footage / VHS horror / cinematic AI animation
📼 Format: Vertical short-form video (optimized for Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)