Halloween 2025, Oct. 31 -- Google Gemini's Nano Banana is turning ordinary selfies into eerie, hyper-realistic portraits filled with ghostly details, glowing pumpkins, and chilling backdrops. As people around the world celebrate Halloween on 31 October - the most popular US holiday after Christmas- to honour the departed, the internet is abuzz with a hauntingly creative AI trend.

Traditionally observed on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day, Halloween marks the beginning of the Hallowmas season, a time dedicated to remembering the departed, including saints, martyrs, and all souls who have passed away before us.

Here are 7 viral AI prompts to create your own hauntingly beautiful portraits for the spooky season.

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