AI-Driven Cinematic Horror in 1980s Japan

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)