Zombie AI
Zombie AI Prompts for the Zombie Love Story Trend
Twelve full storyboards — four relationships across three worlds. Copy one to use anywhere, or open it in the studio and add your two photos.
Length
Format
Partner · Rain-soaked street → Seaside sunset
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's partner. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an empty rain-soaked city street at dusk, dead neon signs, cold blue-grey light, wet asphalt. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins on the neck, torn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the face of the person they love. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a seaside promenade at golden sunset, warm backlight, soft sea breeze. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a tight romantic embrace, foreheads touching. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B laugh and spin around together, then hold each other close. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Partner · Snowed-in cabin → Summer meadow
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's partner. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: a snowed-in wooden cabin at night, broken window, moonlight and blowing snow, cold breath visible. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins on the neck, torn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the face of the person they love. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a sunlit summer meadow full of wildflowers, warm golden-hour light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a tight romantic embrace, foreheads touching. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B laugh and spin around together, then hold each other close. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Partner · Abandoned mall → Holiday living room
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's partner. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an abandoned shopping mall, overgrown plants, dust floating in pale shafts of light, scattered debris. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins on the neck, torn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the face of the person they love. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a cozy living room on a holiday evening, string lights and warm lamp light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a tight romantic embrace, foreheads touching. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B laugh and spin around together, then hold each other close. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Pet · Rain-soaked street → Seaside sunset
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the pet in @image2, A's beloved pet. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an empty rain-soaked city street at dusk, dead neon signs, cold blue-grey light, wet asphalt. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, clouded pale eyes, patchy matted fur, a slow limping walk, but the same markings, ears and collar. 3-6s: A sees the familiar collar tag and recognizes their pet. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a seaside promenade at golden sunset, warm backlight, soft sea breeze. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into the pet leaps into A's arms and A hugs it tightly. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and the pet play together in the sunshine, then the pet curls up happily in A's arms. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Pet · Snowed-in cabin → Summer meadow
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the pet in @image2, A's beloved pet. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: a snowed-in wooden cabin at night, broken window, moonlight and blowing snow, cold breath visible. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, clouded pale eyes, patchy matted fur, a slow limping walk, but the same markings, ears and collar. 3-6s: A sees the familiar collar tag and recognizes their pet. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a sunlit summer meadow full of wildflowers, warm golden-hour light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into the pet leaps into A's arms and A hugs it tightly. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and the pet play together in the sunshine, then the pet curls up happily in A's arms. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Pet · Abandoned mall → Holiday living room
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the pet in @image2, A's beloved pet. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an abandoned shopping mall, overgrown plants, dust floating in pale shafts of light, scattered debris. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, clouded pale eyes, patchy matted fur, a slow limping walk, but the same markings, ears and collar. 3-6s: A sees the familiar collar tag and recognizes their pet. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a cozy living room on a holiday evening, string lights and warm lamp light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into the pet leaps into A's arms and A hugs it tightly. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and the pet play together in the sunshine, then the pet curls up happily in A's arms. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Family · Rain-soaked street → Seaside sunset
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's family member. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an empty rain-soaked city street at dusk, dead neon signs, cold blue-grey light, wet asphalt. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, worn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the parent or sibling they grew up with. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a seaside promenade at golden sunset, warm backlight, soft sea breeze. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a long, tender family hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B share a warm family moment, smiling and laughing, then hug again. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Family · Snowed-in cabin → Summer meadow
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's family member. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: a snowed-in wooden cabin at night, broken window, moonlight and blowing snow, cold breath visible. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, worn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the parent or sibling they grew up with. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a sunlit summer meadow full of wildflowers, warm golden-hour light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a long, tender family hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B share a warm family moment, smiling and laughing, then hug again. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Family · Abandoned mall → Holiday living room
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's family member. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an abandoned shopping mall, overgrown plants, dust floating in pale shafts of light, scattered debris. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, worn clothes, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes the parent or sibling they grew up with. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a cozy living room on a holiday evening, string lights and warm lamp light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a long, tender family hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B share a warm family moment, smiling and laughing, then hug again. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Best friend · Rain-soaked street → Seaside sunset
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's best friend. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an empty rain-soaked city street at dusk, dead neon signs, cold blue-grey light, wet asphalt. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, torn hoodie, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes their best friend. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a seaside promenade at golden sunset, warm backlight, soft sea breeze. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a big laughing best-friend hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B goof around and laugh together, then throw their arms around each other. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Best friend · Snowed-in cabin → Summer meadow
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's best friend. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: a snowed-in wooden cabin at night, broken window, moonlight and blowing snow, cold breath visible. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, torn hoodie, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes their best friend. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a sunlit summer meadow full of wildflowers, warm golden-hour light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a big laughing best-friend hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B goof around and laugh together, then throw their arms around each other. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
Best friend · Abandoned mall → Holiday living room
15-second cinematic short film, 9:16 vertical framing, keep both faces and the embrace inside the center of the frame, photorealistic, emotional instrumental score with ambient sound, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire. Characters: A is the person in @image1, the survivor. B is the person in @image2, A's best friend. Keep faces, hair, body and clothing identical to the reference images for the whole film. Never swap A and B. 0-3s: an abandoned shopping mall, overgrown plants, dust floating in pale shafts of light, scattered debris. Close-up of A, eyes wet, raising a pistol with shaking hands. Cut over A's shoulder: B stands a few steps away as a zombie, grey skin, clouded pale eyes, dark veins, torn hoodie, but clearly still the same face. 3-6s: A recognizes their best friend. A slowly lowers the gun out of frame and opens both arms. B is still a zombie. 6-9s: B lunges toward A. A closes their eyes. Eye-level side two-shot, A on the left, B rushing in from the right. Cut just before contact. 9-12s: hard match cut at the moment of contact to a cozy living room on a holiday evening, string lights and warm lamp light. Same side two-shot, B is healthy and alive, the motion continues into a big laughing best-friend hug. This is a happy past memory, not a cure. 12-15s: A and B goof around and laugh together, then throw their arms around each other. End on A and B together, smiling, in warm light.
What each line controls
Every storyboard is seven lines. Keep the first two as they are; the beat lines are the ones to edit.
Line 1 — format and sound
Sets the length, the aspect ratio and the ground rules: cinematic, generated score and ambience, no dialogue, no on-screen text, no gore, no gunfire.
Line 2 — the cast
A is the person in @image1 — you, the survivor. B is who turns, from @image2. Never swap them; the model reads these tags.
Beat 1 — the standoff
The cold world and the raised gun. Swap the setting if you like; keep the tension.
Beat 2 — recognition
What makes A recognize B — a familiar face, or the collar tag for pets. Edit this line to name one fixed detail from your photo.
Beat 3 — the lunge
B rushes in and the cut lands just before contact. Keep the timing — this is the jump the whole format hinges on.
Beats 4 and 5 — the warm memory
The match cut to the warm world and the closing moment together. Change the place or what they do — just keep it a happy memory, not a cure.
Two ways to use a storyboard
In Zombie AI
Click "Open in Zombie Studio" on any card — the studio loads that relationship and world, and the storyboard is pre-filled for you to read or edit. Upload two photos, tick the consent box, generate.
In another video tool
Copy the prompt into a model that accepts two reference images and a long prompt. Upload your photo as image 1 and the other subject as image 2 — the @image1 and @image2 tags assume that order. Wording may need adjusting to the tool's reference syntax.
Zombie prompt FAQ
Why do the prompts use @image1 and @image2?
Those tags tell the model which uploaded photo is which character. Image 1 is you, the survivor; image 2 is who turns. The story breaks if you swap them.
How do I keep the face consistent?
Use a sharp, front-facing photo, and name one fixed detail in the recognition line — a necklace, glasses, or the pet's collar tag — so the model has an anchor.
Can I change the warm memory or the setting?
Yes. The world lines and the final memory beat are written to be edited. Keep the cold-to-warm cut; that contrast is what makes the format work.
Can I make it longer than 15 seconds?
The studio renders 10 or 15 seconds. The 10-second cards already compress the beats; you can stretch the prompt for another tool, but our clips stop at 15.
Are these prompts free to use?
Yes — copy any storyboard and use it wherever you like, no account needed.
Ready to run one?
Pick a storyboard, add two photos, and get one zombie love story clip with sound.