If you grew up in the ’90s or early 2000s, you know there was something haunting about the tech of that time. VHS static, the eerie whir of a dial-up modem, those tiny Tamagotchis that always seemed to die mysteriously… it was all ripe for nightmare fuel.
Now, ’90s nostalgia horror is exploding across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and the AI art community. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create ’90s-style AI horror clips that blend glitchcore, retro tech, and pure Y2K dread—while recommending tools and decor to complete your haunted setup.
1. Start With the Right Prompts
The magic of these AI horror clips starts with your text prompts. The key is to combine ’90s tech references with eerie elements and glitchy visuals.
👉 Example prompts:
- “VHS home video of empty suburban living room, static flicker, faint silhouette of child, grainy flicker.”
- “Ghostly Tamagotchi on cracked screen, pixelated face, glitching buttons, soft beeping in the dark.”
- “Floppy disk oozing green slime, neon glitch lines, Y2K error message on CRT monitor.”
👉 Save time: Get my Haunted Locations Prompt Pack and Liminal Spaces Generator — both packed with ideas you can easily adapt for ’90s horror aesthetics.
2. Generate Your Clips
You can bring these prompts to life with tools like:
✅ Sora (or your preferred AI video tool) for short eerie sequences
✅ Midjourney / DALL-E for creepy stills you can animate
✅ Runway ML to add VHS filters, flicker, and analog distortion
👉 Pro tip: Combine multiple AI images or clips for layered storytelling.
3. Set the Mood: Retro Horror Decor
Complete your creative space with decor that channels that ’90s glitch vibe:
✅ RGB lights — set to purple, blue, or static white
✅ Cassette tape desk accessories
✅ Gaming chair in black/red or neon trim
👉 Pair your creations with decor that looks right at home in a haunted rec room.
4. Showcase Your Look With My ’90s Retro Merch
Bring the vibe off-screen with apparel and prints inspired by this haunted tech aesthetic:
👻 Haunted Sludge Floppy Disk (90s Retro Glitchcore) Tee
👻 Haunted Sludge Floppy Disk Print
👻 Phantom Pixel Pet (Ghostly Tamagotchi) Tee
👻 Phantom Pixel Pet Print
👻 Glitch Slime Floppy Disk Tee
👻 Glitch Slime Floppy Disk Print
👻 Pixel Haunt Tamagotchi Tee
👻 Pixel Haunt Tamagotchi Print
🖤 Tip: Frame the prints with black or neon frames to match your setup, or rock the tees while streaming your creations.
5. Edit + Post for Maximum Impact
✅ Use CapCut or Premiere Pro to add VHS filters, flicker, and analog glitches.
✅ Overlay text like:
“Lost footage, recovered 1999.”
“This file shouldn’t exist…”
✅ Keep it short (15-30 seconds) and loopable to match TikTok/Shorts formats.
Final Thoughts: Your Haunted Y2K Playground
With the right prompts, tools, and aesthetic touches, you can create ’90s-style AI horror clips that tap into both nostalgia and fear. And when your space and wardrobe match your content? That’s next-level immersion.
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