New AI Poster Craze: Creators Use 10 Gemini Prompts to Transform Everyday Shots into 8K Retro Sci‑Fi Horror Portraits
Turn one boring selfie into a missing poster from Hawkins, an Upside Down forest shot, or a neon‑lit 80s arcade scene, without touching Photoshop.
“10 Gemini AI Photo Editing Prompts to Transform Your Normal Photos into Stranger Things‑Style in 8K Masterpiece” gives copy‑paste prompts that wrap your real face in retro horror vibes: magenta–blue lighting, floating spores, eerie fog, and cinematic compositions that look like official key art.
Each of the 10 prompts is written so Nano Banana (Gemini’s image engine) knows exactly what to do: keep your identity, change the world around you, and push the final render to 8K, film‑grain, poster‑ready quality that feels straight out of a streaming thumbnail.
Readers also get a quick workflow and guardrails so their edits stay “inspired by” Stranger Things, moody, supernatural, nostalgic, without turning into messy, over‑processed horror collages.
Simple steps: how to create the image
Open Gemini and select Nano Banana
- Go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app, then choose the image generation / photo editing option with a Nano Banana or Nano Banana Pro model.
Decide: with your photo or pure AI
- For “put me in Hawkins” edits: Upload a clear, front‑facing portrait with simple background.
- For full scenes: Skip upload and generate a Stranger Things‑style character from text only.
Paste one Stranger Things‑style prompt
- Copy one of the 10 prompts from your article and paste it into the prompt box.
- If you uploaded a selfie, add: “keep my face exactly the same, no change to facial structure or skin tone” so the model respects your identity.
Add 8K and cinematic details
- Include lines like “8K resolution, cinematic poster composition, strong red‑blue lighting, film grain, volumetric fog” to push a dramatic look.
Generate and review
- Click Generate and wait a few seconds for Gemini to create 1–4 images.
- Check lighting, mood, and likeness; make sure the vibe is spooky‑cinematic, not just randomly dark.
Refine with one short tweak
- Use small follow‑ups like “make the Upside Down fog stronger,” “darken the background,” or “reduce neon glow on the face,” then regenerate.
Download your 8K masterpiece
- Save the best version for wallpapers, reels thumbnails, posters, or profile pictures.
Tips and tricks for Stranger Things‑style portraits
Lock the face, change the world
- Always add “do not change the face, only change environment, lighting, and outfit” to avoid identity drift.
Use the show’s visual language
- Mention “80s small town,” “neon arcade,” “foggy forest at night,” “Upside Down spores,” and “red‑blue breach light” to signal the Stranger Things‑inspired look.
Nail the horror‑cinematic lighting
- Add phrases like “moody, high‑contrast lighting,” “rim light from behind,” “cool blue shadows and warm red highlights,” and “volumetric fog.”
Push resolution and texture
- Ask for “8K, film grain, subtle chromatic aberration, light vignette” so it feels like a finished poster, not a flat filter.
Use strong negative prompts
- Include “no cartoon style, no distorted faces, no extra limbs, no random text or logos” to keep results clean and usable.
Iterate like a director, not a gambler
- When something is close, lightly adjust the prompt (angle, fog strength, color balance) instead of rewriting everything; treat each regenerate like a new shot on the same set.
Gemini AI Photo Editing Prompts to Transform your Normal Photos into Stranger Things-Style in 8K Masterpiece
Prompt 1:
Use This:
"A dramatic and intense composition reminiscent of the 'Stranger Things' aesthetic. In the foreground, a handsome man with dark, styled hair, a beard, and piercing blue eyes looks directly at the viewer, as if taking a selfie. He is wearing a black turtleneck sweater, and a watch is visible on his left wrist. Behind him, slightly out of focus, stand several iconic 'Stranger Things' characters including Mike, Eleven (in her dress), Dustin (with his cap), Lucas, Max, and Steve. They are positioned in a dark, eerie environment with gnarled, shadowy vines and roots, evoking the Upside Down. The sky above is a menacing red and black, with stormy clouds, adding to the ominous atmosphere. The overall image has a slightly distorted, wide-angle or fisheye lens effect, creating a sense of being drawn into the scene. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 2:
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"A dramatic and eerie full-body shot of a handsome man with dark, styled hair and a beard, wearing a black turtleneck and black trousers, confidently walking down a corridor. The corridor is heavily overgrown with pulsating, dark red, gnarled vines and roots, reminiscent of the 'Upside Down' from Stranger Things. The lighting is low and atmospheric, with a strong red glow emanating from an open doorway at the end of the corridor, through which the man appears to be emerging or towards which he is walking. The floor is dark and reflective, adding to the intense and mysterious mood. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
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Prompt 3:
Use This:
"An intense, high-angle portrait of a man with dark, styled hair and a beard, looking directly upwards. He is wearing black over-ear headphones and a light blue or grey hooded jacket. His eyes are entirely white, giving him a striking and otherworldly appearance, with no visible pupils or irises. The background is a plain, textured grey surface, possibly concrete or asphalt, putting full emphasis on the subject. The lighting is even and cool-toned. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 4:
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"A hyper-realistic cinematic selfie of a man with short dark styled hair, a groomed beard, and light eyes, wearing a tight black turtleneck sweater. He has a shocked, terrified expression with wide eyes, looking directly at the camera. He is standing in a dark, misty, blue-toned forest with twisted trees and floating ash particles, resembling the Upside Down. Looming directly behind him are two terrifying monsters: on the left, a humanoid figure with raw, red exposed muscle texture and glowing red veins; on the right, a tall creature with a fleshy, petal-like face opening to reveal rows of sharp teeth. High contrast, ominous atmosphere, 8k resolution, photorealistic textures. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 5:
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"A captivating indoor scene reminiscent of the Byers' living room from 'Stranger Things'. A handsome man with dark, styled hair, a neat beard, and piercing eyes is seated on a vintage, floral-patterned sofa. He is wearing a black turtleneck sweater and black trousers, with a silver watch visible on his wrist. His hands are clasped in front of him, and he looks directly at the viewer with an intense expression. Behind him, the iconic 'message wall' features the alphabet hand-painted on wood paneling, illuminated by colorful Christmas lights strung above each letter. The warm, soft glow from the lights and a lamp on the left side of the frame create a cozy yet mysterious atmosphere. A rustic wooden coffee table with a small bowl and an ashtray is in the foreground, and floral patterned cushions adorn the sofa. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
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Prompt 6:
Use This:
"A dramatic and otherworldly high-angle shot set in a misty graveyard. In the foreground, a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a black turtleneck and black headphones, looks intensely upwards with completely white, pupil-less eyes, suggesting a supernatural state. He appears to be floating or positioned from a very high vantage point. Below him, two characters resembling Dustin and Lucas from 'Stranger Things' (one in a cap and grey hoodie, the other in a red and white varsity jacket) look up at him with expressions of fear and alarm, their hands on their heads. The ground is green grass, and several grey tombstones are visible, partially obscured by a thick, atmospheric fog that creates a spooky and mysterious mood. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 7:
Use This:
"A vibrant and nostalgic selfie-style image featuring a handsome man with dark, styled hair, a beard, and expressive eyes, wearing a black turtleneck. He is in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer with a thoughtful pose, his hand to his chin. Behind him, a group of diverse young characters resembling the main cast of 'Stranger Things' (Mike, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and Will) are smiling and posing. They are dressed in colorful, retro 1980s fashion. The background features the entrance to 'Starcourt Mall,' with its distinctive neon sign, and other storefronts like 'THE GAP.' The scene is brightly lit, evoking a warm, sunny 80s summer day. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 8:
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"A cinematic and intense portrait of a handsome man with a well-groomed beard and styled dark hair, looking back over his shoulder with a serious, determined expression. He is holding a wooden baseball bat with large nails driven through the end, resting it against his shoulder. He is dressed in a dark jacket. The background is a dark, supernatural landscape inspired by the 'Stranger Things' Upside Down, featuring a massive, shadowy spider-like monster looming in a stormy, vibrant red sky filled with lightning. The environment is filled with mist, glowing blue lights in the distance, and dark, twisting tentacles in the foreground. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 9:
Use This:
"Create a dramatic Stranger Things-inspired scene, transforming a normal photo into a hyper-realistic 8K masterpiece. The subject, a man with dark, styled hair, a beard, and piercing eyes, is standing in the foreground. He is dressed in a black turtleneck sweater, with a silver watch visible on his left wrist. The background should feature a dark, eerie environment with overgrown, pulsating red vines and roots, reminiscent of the Upside Down. Above, a menacing stormy sky with flashes of red and black clouds adds to the ominous atmosphere. The subject should appear as if he's caught in the middle of an otherworldly, dangerous event, and the scene should have a wide-angle, fisheye lens effect for an immersive experience."
Prompt 10:
Use This:
"Create a Stranger Things-style cinematic selfie in 8K resolution, using a normal photo as the base. The subject, a man with dark hair, a beard, and intense eyes, is in the foreground. He is wearing a black turtleneck sweater, with a watch visible on his left wrist. Behind him, the scene should evoke the mysterious, eerie vibe of the Upside Down, with twisted trees, floating ash, and dark mist surrounding him. The background should include iconic elements like flickering Christmas lights, broken walls, and ominous shadows. The lighting should be soft and diffused, with flashes of red lighting coming from an unseen source, creating a supernatural atmosphere."
Image Credits: Google Gemini AI
