Zombie AI video and zombie filter: an apocalypse love story

What the trend is

The zombie trend clip is a tiny apocalypse love story. One person has turned. The other is holding on, gun shaking, unable to do it. Then the clip cuts to a flashback of the two of them on their happiest day. It's dramatic, a little silly and surprisingly touching, which is why couples, best friends and pet owners keep making their own.

Tanvo has two apps for it. Zombie AI Video makes the full clip from two photos. AI Zombie Filter turns one photo into a still image with zombie makeup on your own face, from freshly bitten to long gone.

Why it works

The format borrows the emotional beats of a big zombie film and squeezes them into ten seconds: threat, hesitation, memory. The flashback is the twist that makes people stop scrolling. It also works with almost any pair. Partners, siblings, roommates, and even a person and their dog all fit the story.

The video looks

Zombie AI Video has six looks:

• Field at dusk: the classic open-field standoff at sunset.
• Kitchen table: the scene at home, across the kitchen.
• They open their arms: a softer ending, with a hug instead of a standoff.
• Rainy car park: rain, concrete and headlights.
• Pet version: for when the one who turned is your pet.
• Last bus: the scene at a lonely bus stop.

How to make the video on Tanvo

1. Open the app. Go to Zombie AI Video.
2. Pick a look from the list above.
3. Upload two photos. The app asks for The one holding on and The one who turned.
4. Make it yours (optional). The chips add a setting or a twist: Our kitchen, A field at dusk, A rainy car park or They open their arms instead.
5. Generate. The app runs on Seedance 2 Mini and makes a 10 second vertical clip at 480p in 9:16, with sound. The default costs 220 credits. Seedance 2 Fast, Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 are also available in the app. Failed runs are refunded.

The still version: AI Zombie Filter

If you want a photo instead of a clip, or a profile picture for October, use AI Zombie Filter. It puts zombie makeup on your own face (grey skin, clouded eyes, veins up the neck) while keeping you recognizable. Its six looks are Just bitten, Classic walker, Party makeup, Zombie bride, Long gone and Night selfie, and the chips include Keep my glasses, Office background, Rainy street and Torn wedding suit. It runs on Nano Banana 2 and costs 25 credits at the default 1K square size.

The two apps go well together. Make a zombie still of the person who turns, then use it as a teaser before posting the full clip.

Tips for a good result

Use one clear face per photo. Each photo should show one person, facing roughly toward the camera, in even light. Crop group photos down to the person you want.

Match the roles to the photos. The first slot is the survivor and the second is the one who turned. Swapping them by mistake is the most common slip.

Choose photos with some warmth. The flashback is the emotional payoff, so smiling photos make it land harder.

Pick the look for your pair.

• Couples: Field at dusk or Kitchen table.
• A happier ending: They open their arms, or the chip They open their arms instead.
• Moody and cinematic: Rainy car park or Last bus.
• You and your dog or cat: Pet version.

For the zombie filter, start with a neutral face. The makeup reads best on a calm expression in good light. Pick Just bitten for something subtle and Long gone for the full effect.

FAQ

Does it keep both faces?

Yes, that's what the two photo slots are for. Faces hold up best when each photo is clear, front-facing and well lit. If one face drifts, swap in a closer photo of that person.

Can the second photo be a pet?

Yes. Choose the Pet version look and upload your pet's photo as The one who turned. A clear photo of the pet's face works best.

Can I make a video from the zombie filter?

AI Zombie Filter makes a still image. For a clip with motion and sound, use Zombie AI Video.

How much does it cost?

The video is 220 credits at the default of 480p, 10 seconds, vertical. The zombie filter still is 25 credits at 1K. Failed runs are refunded. See the pricing page for credit packs.

Ready to try it? Open Zombie AI Video, or start with the still in AI Zombie Filter.