AI Horror Video Prompts: Lighting, Tension, and Slow Reveals Explained

Effective AI horror video prompts depend on three elements: tension built before anything appears, lighting that hides more than it reveals, and a slow reveal that rewards viewer dread.

The guide recommends a five-part prompt structure covering subject/setting, lighting source, camera movement, atmosphere, and action/reveal, with subtle modifiers like "almost imperceptibly" to restrain the action.

It also includes 15 example prompts for creators building faceless YouTube channels or proof-of-concept trailers.