25 Midjourney Prompts for Spooky Halloween Illustrations

Hey there, Halloween lovers! 🎃

I’m thrilled to share something fun with you today – a collection of 25 Midjourney prompts I’ve put together for creating spooky Halloween illustrations. As someone who’s always loved the eerie charm of Halloween, I’ve found that visuals play a huge role in setting the mood for this creepy holiday.

Now, if you haven’t heard of Midjourney, it’s this cool AI tool that turns text into images. I’ve been playing around with it for a long time, and let me tell you, the Halloween-themed stuff you can make is pretty amazing!

In this post, I’ll walk you through the prompts I used to create a variety of Halloween illustrations. From cute and quirky to downright spine-chilling, there’s something for every taste.

I’ll share the exact prompts, so you can try them out yourself or use them as inspiration for your own spooky creations.

Sinister Pumpkin Patch

Prompt: A sinister pumpkin patch under a full moon, where the carved jack-o’-lanterns have sharp, menacing grins and glowing red eyes, with creeping vines wrapping around the ground. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a chilling scene of a pumpkin patch that’s far from friendly. The full moon adds an eerie glow, while the red-eyed jack-o’-lanterns and creeping vines give it a sinister vibe. It’s perfect for setting a spooky mood!

Cute Halloween Vector Illustration

Prompt: Vector illustration of cute Halloween elements like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats with the text “HAPPY HALLOWEEN” written in pastel pink letters on a light peach background. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Here’s a lighter take on Halloween! This prompt creates a cheerful, cartoon-style illustration that’s great for kids or anyone who prefers their Halloween more sweet than scary. The pastel colors give it a modern, trendy look.

Low Contrast Halloween Poster

Prompt: Low contrast halloween poster with pumpkins and bats –ar 3:4 –v 6

This prompt results in an atmospheric Halloween image. The low contrast gives it a different quality that’s perfect for a more understated Halloween decoration or social media post.

Cute Skeleton Sticker Design

Prompt: Sticker design vector of a cute skeleton wearing a hoodie and jeans, with a black hood, sitting on the ground surrounded by pumpkins. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Who says skeletons can’t be adorable? This prompt creates a fun, modern take on Halloween imagery. It’s perfect for stickers, pins, or any other small Halloween-themed items.

Terrifying Scarecrow

Prompt: A terrifying scarecrow standing in a cornfield under a blood-red sky, with crows circling overhead and its straw-filled limbs moving unnaturally in the wind. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Now we’re getting into the scary stuff! This prompt paints a truly frightening picture of a scarecrow that’s come to life. The blood-red sky and circling crows add to the menacing atmosphere.

Cute Pumpkin Scarecrow

Prompt: Cute pumpkin scarecrow with bat wings, in the style of a kids cartoon, simple lines, orange background, minimal details, simple drawing, cute doodle art –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a fun, kid-friendly Halloween character. It’s a great contrast to our last scary scarecrow, showing how versatile Halloween imagery can be. This cute little guy would be perfect for children’s Halloween decorations or cards.

Gothic Castle with Bats

Prompt: A dark, gothic castle with bats swarming around its spires, a blood-red moon in the background. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Here’s a classic Halloween scene that never gets old. The gothic castle with its swarm of bats creates a sense of foreboding, while the blood-red moon adds an extra touch of spookiness. It’s like something straight out of a vampire movie!

Minimalist Black Cat Illustration

Prompt: Vector flat design minimalist illustration of a cute black cat in a Halloween pumpkin bucket on a green background, in a cartoon style –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt results in a charming, simple illustration that’s perfect for those who like their Halloween decorations on the cuter side. The minimalist style makes it versatile – it could work well on anything from greeting cards to t-shirts.

Spooky Halloween Dungeon

Prompt: A spooky and scary halloween dungeon –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt is intentionally vague, allowing Midjourney to interpret what a “spooky and scary halloween dungeon” might look like. The result is likely to be a dark, atmospheric scene filled with classic dungeon elements like chains, cobwebs, and trees.

Beautiful Witch in Haunted Forest

Prompt: A beautiful witch standing in the center of an eerie, haunted forest, with pumpkins lit up around her. The artwork is with a detailed face and eyes and a full-body portrait. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a stunning, detailed illustration of a witch that’s more enchanting than frightening. The eerie forest and glowing pumpkins add just the right amount of Halloween atmosphere.

Happy Skeleton with Pumpkin

Prompt: A spooky skeleton holding a pumpkin and looking happy and delighted. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a fun twist on the usual scary skeleton. The result is likely to be a charming, slightly offbeat image that captures the playful side of Halloween. It’s a great reminder that even spooky things can be joyful!

Halloween Night Scene

Prompt: Halloween pumpkins and candles in front of a haunted house background, a spooky halloween night scene illustration design for wallpaper. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt generates a classic Halloween scene that would make a perfect wallpaper or background image. It combines several iconic Halloween elements to create a rich, atmospheric picture that really captures the essence of the holiday.

Foggy Graveyard with Bats

Prompt: A spooky, foggy graveyard, and bats swarm around a gnarled old tree under the pale light of the full moon. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Here’s another quintessential Halloween scene. The fog adds mystery, while the bats and gnarled tree create a sense of unease. It’s the kind of image that makes you feel like something might jump out at any moment!

Cute Ghost Reading

Prompt: A cute ghost reading in an armchair, in the style of a cartoon-style children’s book illustration –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt results in an adorable, whimsical image that’s perfect for a children’s Halloween book or decoration. It’s a great example of how even traditionally scary things like ghosts can be made cute and approachable.

Haunted Swamp

Prompt: A haunted, fog-filled swamp, where skulls float in the murky water, and bats circle overhead. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a truly eerie scene. The combination of the fog, floating skulls, and circling bats paints a picture of a place you definitely wouldn’t want to visit at night. It’s perfect for those who like their Halloween imagery on the creepier side.

Witches’ Circle in Forest

Prompt: A haunted forest clearing, where a circle of witches chant around a cauldron, skulls are scattered on the ground, and bats fly through the trees as the full moon rises. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a busy, detailed scene that’s packed with Halloween imagery. The witches’ circle, cauldron, and scattered skulls all contribute to a sense of dark magic, while the bats and full moon add to the spooky atmosphere.

Cartoon Haunted House

Prompt: A purple cartoon house with bats flying around it, a Halloween background, spooky yet cute, in the style of vector art. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Here’s a lighter take on the classic haunted house. The purple color and cartoon style make it more whimsical than scary, perfect for kid-friendly Halloween decorations or social media posts.

Spooky Forest Path

Prompt: A spooky, fog-covered forest path, with twisted trees, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and a shadowy figure lurking just out of sight. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt results in an eerie scene that leaves a lot to the imagination. The fog and twisted trees create a sense of unease, while the lurking figure adds an element of danger. The glowing jack-o’-lanterns provide a touch of classic Halloween imagery.

Simple Halloween House Vector

Prompt: Halloween haunted house with a path and full moon vector illustration, simple flat design clip art, –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt generates a clean, simple haunted house illustration. The flat design style makes it versatile and easy to use in various contexts, from party invitations to website decorations.

Zombie Horde in Deserted City

Prompt: A horde of decaying zombies stumbling through a deserted city, their eyes glowing red and their limbs contorted. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a scene straight out of a horror movie. The deserted city setting adds to the post-apocalyptic feel, while the details of the zombies’ appearance make them truly terrifying.

Vintage Witches Illustration

Prompt: A vintage-style illustration of two cute witches sitting on an old wooden bench, surrounded by pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a charming, nostalgic Halloween scene. The vintage style gives it a warm, cozy feel, while the cute witches and pumpkins keep it firmly in Halloween territory. It’s perfect for those who love a more classic, retro Halloween look.

Rising Mummy

Prompt: A mummy, wrapped in tattered bandages, rising from a sarcophagus, its eyes filled with hatred and its arms outstretched. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Here’s a classic horror movie monster brought to life! This prompt results in a scary, dramatic image of a mummy awakening. The details of the tattered bandages and hateful eyes add to the creepy factor.

Sinister Jack-o’-Lantern

Prompt: A carved jack-o’-lantern with a sinister grin, its eyes glowing with an eerie light, and a spider crawling out of its mouth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a spine-chilling take on the traditional jack-o’-lantern. The sinister grin and glowing eyes are creepy enough, but the spider crawling out of its mouth takes it to another level of scary!

Watercolor Gothic Haunted House

Prompt: Watercolor gothic haunted house, cute clip art style, Halloween decor, white background. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt combines the spookiness of a gothic haunted house with the softness of watercolor and the simplicity of clip art. The result is a unique, artistic take on Halloween imagery that’s both cute and slightly eerie.

Foggy Graveyard

Prompt: A dense fog enveloping a graveyard, with only the faint outlines of gravestones visible and a chilling wind howling. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

We’re ending with another classic Halloween scene. This prompt creates a mysterious, atmospheric image where much is left to the imagination. The dense fog and faint outlines of gravestones set a somber, spooky mood, while the howling wind adds an auditory element to the visual scene.

Wow, what a spooky ride through 25 Halloween-inspired Midjourney prompts! We’ve covered everything from cute ghosts to terrifying zombies, and plenty in between. I hope these prompts spark your creativity and help you create some amazing Halloween art.

Feel free to tweak the prompts, mix and match elements, or come up with your own ideas. The beauty of Midjourney is that you can let your imagination run wild!