Sora Supernatural Investigation Movie Prompt

About Prompt

• Prompt Type – Dynamic
• Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
• Niche – Horror / Mystery
• Language – English
• Category – Short Film / Thriller
• Prompt Title – Sora Supernatural Investigation Movie Prompt

Of course. Here is a comprehensive and optimized dynamic AI prompt template for generating scenes for a Supernatural Investigation short film in the Horror/Mystery niche, designed for Sora and other video AI platforms.

This is followed by a specific, ready-to-use example prompt.

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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt Template: The “Spectral Anomaly” Framework**

This template is designed to be a modular framework. You can fill in, swap out, or combine the bracketed `[elements]` to dynamically generate a wide variety of scenes for your supernatural investigation thriller.

**Creator’s Note:** The key to a successful video AI prompt is to think like a director, cinematographer, and set designer all at once. Be descriptive, use cinematic language, and layer details from the general to the specific.

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#### **[1. SCENE CONCEPT & LOGLINE]**
* **Purpose:** A high-level, one-sentence summary to give the AI core context for the scene’s purpose.
* **Structure:** `[Protagonist’s Name or Type] investigates a [Type of Anomaly] in a [Type of Location] and discovers a [Key Disturbing Clue or Event].`
* **Example:** `A weary paranormal investigator investigates a cold spot in an abandoned orphanage and witnesses an impossible phenomenon.`

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#### **[2. CINEMATIC SHOT & CAMERA]**
* **Purpose:** This is the most critical instruction. It dictates the camera’s perspective, movement, and the overall cinematic feel. Be precise.
* **Structure:** `Cinematic [Camera Movement] shot, filmed from a [Camera Angle/Perspective]. The camera uses a [Lens Type], creating a sense of [Desired Emotional Effect].`
* **Options:**
* **[Camera Movement]:** `slow dolly push-in`, `creeping tracking shot`, `handheld shaky-cam footage`, `static wide shot`, `disorienting dutch angle`, `vertigo-inducing dolly zoom`, `orbital shot`, `POV (Point of View) shot`
* **[Camera Angle/Perspective]:** `low-angle`, `high-angle`, `eye-level`, `over-the-shoulder`
* **[Lens Type]:** `wide-angle lens` (enhances claustrophobia), `telephoto lens` (compresses space), `macro lens` (for extreme close-ups on details), `lens with a shallow depth of field` (blurs the background, focusing attention)
* **[Desired Emotional Effect]:** `claustrophobia`, `dread`, `isolation`, `intimacy with the character’s fear`, `grandeur of the haunted space`

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#### **[3. PRIMARY SUBJECT(S) & ACTION]**
* **Purpose:** Describe who is in the scene, what they look like, and what they are actively doing.
* **Structure:** `The subject is a [Age/Gender/Description of Investigator], dressed in [Type of Clothing]. Their face shows a mixture of [Emotion 1] and [Emotion 2]. They are holding a [Piece of Equipment] and are in the middle of [Specific Action].`
* **Example:** `The subject is a skeptical male investigator in his 40s, dressed in a worn leather jacket and jeans. His face shows a mixture of intense focus and growing unease. He is holding a digital thermometer, pointing it towards a frosted-over window pane, and his breath plumes in the unnaturally cold air.`

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#### **[4. SETTING & ENVIRONMENT]**
* **Purpose:** Paint a vivid picture of the location. Use sensory details to build the world and atmosphere.
* **Structure:** `The scene is set in a [Primary Location Description] at [Time of Day]. The environment is filled with details like [Detail 1], [Detail 2], and [Detail 3]. The air is thick with [Atmospheric Detail].`
* **Example:** `The scene is set in the decaying attic of a Victorian manor at midnight. The environment is filled with details like dust-covered furniture under white sheets, cobwebs thick as cotton, and a single child’s rocking chair in the center of the room. The air is thick with the smell of damp wood and decay.`

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#### **[5. LIGHTING & COLOR PALETTE]**
* **Purpose:** Lighting is paramount in horror and mystery. Define the source, quality, and color of the light to control the mood.
* **Structure:** `The lighting is [Lighting Style], dominated by [Primary Light Source(s)]. This creates [Visual Effect, e.g., long shadows]. The color palette is [Color Description], emphasizing tones of [Color 1], [Color 2], and [Color 3].`
* **Options:**
* **[Lighting Style]:** `low-key`, `high-contrast`, `chiaroscuro`, `minimalist`, `naturalistic moonlight`, `harsh industrial`
* **[Primary Light Source(s)]:** `a single powerful flashlight beam`, `flickering fluorescent lights`, `the faint blue glow of an EVP recorder’s screen`, `moonlight filtering through a grimy window`
* **[Color Description]:** `desaturated`, `monochromatic`, `cold and sterile`, `warm and sickly`, `a high-contrast film noir palette`

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#### **[6. KEY SUPERNATURAL EVENT]**
* **Purpose:** This is the core “scare” or “mystery” of the clip. Describe the unnatural event with precision. Subtlety is often more effective than overt action.
* **Structure:** `The central supernatural event is [Description of Event]. It happens [Pacing: suddenly/slowly/subtly]. The event’s physics are [Description of how it looks unnatural].`
* **Example:** `The central supernatural event is a set of dusty children’s handprints appearing slowly on the inside of a mirror, as if being pressed from the other side. They appear without a sound, and the glass does not fog. The event happens with agonizing slowness.`

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#### **[7. VISUAL STYLE & AESTHETICS]**
* **Purpose:** Define the overall artistic style and technical quality of the video.
* **Structure:** `The overall aesthetic is [Style Description]. Emulate the style of a [Film/Director Reference, optional]. The footage has the texture of [Film Stock/Digital Quality], with [Specific Visual Effects].`
* **Options:**
* **[Style Description]:** `gritty found footage`, `cinematic thriller`, `gothic horror`, `surreal psychological horror`, `hyperrealistic documentary style`
* **[Film/Director Reference]:** `the films of David Fincher`, `The Conjuring universe`, `found-footage like The Blair Witch Project`
* **[Film Stock/Digital Quality]:** `grainy 16mm film`, `crisp 4K digital footage from an ARRI Alexa`, `degraded VHS tape`, `a high-ISO digital camera struggling in low light`
* **[Specific Visual Effects]:** `subtle lens flares`, `visible film grain`, `a slight chromatic aberration`, `dust motes dancing in the light`

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### **Example Prompt in Practice**

Here is a complete, ready-to-use prompt generated using the “Spectral Anomaly” framework above.

**(Video Generation Prompt)**

**Cinematic shot of a supernatural investigation in an abandoned hospital.**

**A slow, creeping dolly shot** that tracks backwards, pulling away from a lone paranormal investigator in a dark, derelict hospital hallway. The shot is filmed from a **low angle**, making the decaying corridor seem vast and threatening. The camera uses a **wide-angle lens with a shallow depth of field**, keeping the investigator in sharp focus while the menacing darkness of the hallway ahead blurs into obscurity, creating a profound sense of isolation and imminent dread.

The primary subject is a **female investigator in her early 30s**, dressed in practical cargo pants and a dark hoodie. Her face, illuminated by her equipment, is a mask of **intense concentration mixed with a dawning, terrifying realization**. She is holding an **EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) recorder** close to her mouth, whispering a question into the oppressive silence.

The scene is set in the **long-abandoned St. Jude’s Asylum for Children at 3 AM**. The environment is a picture of urban decay: peeling lead paint hangs from the walls in long strips, an overturned gurney lies on its side, and the floor is littered with shattered glass and medical debris. The air is visibly cold, and **dust motes dance in the investigator’s flashlight beam.**

The lighting is **high-contrast chiaroscuro**, sourced entirely from the **single, powerful beam of the investigator’s flashlight** and the **faint, rhythmic red glow from her EVP recorder’s “record” light.** This creates deep, inky black shadows that cling to the corners and doorways, suggesting unseen watchers. The color palette is **stark and desaturated**, emphasizing tones of **cold industrial blue, sickly green, and deep blacks.**

The key supernatural event is subtle but deeply unsettling. As the investigator finishes her whispered question, a **child’s faint, giggling whisper** is heard (visualize the AI creating a scene where this would happen). Simultaneously, **all the doors down the long hallway slam shut in a domino-like succession**, one after another, starting from the furthest end and rushing towards her. The event is unnervingly silent; the doors close with a soft *thud* instead of a loud bang.

The overall aesthetic is a **hyperrealistic, cinematic thriller** in the style of **James Wan’s “The Conjuring”**. The footage should look like it was captured on a professional **ARRI Alexa digital cinema camera**, exhibiting a high dynamic range with deep blacks and clean highlights, but with a **fine layer of digital grain** added to enhance the gritty texture. The shot should feel suspenseful, atmospheric, and terrifying.

**Negative Prompts (for refinement):** no jump scares, no visible monsters or ghosts, not overly stylized, no lens flare, no background music.