Tattoos inspired by horror movies and featuring famous characters aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, we can’t deny the fact that they look crazy good!
Most of these tattoos are done in a style called realism which gives them a realistic look that makes them even scarier. For tattoo artists to be able to create such tattoos they have to have really good skills and a lot of experience. This is why these tattoos are really impressive.
If you’re a fan of horror movies, definitely check out these 20 tattoos that will leave you speechless.
1. Evil Dead Rise Tattoo
Evil Dead Rise is one of the recent horror movies that I definitely suggest you watch if you haven’t already seen it. The tattoo artist perfectly recreated the main character in this tattoo!
2. Michael Myers Tattoo
Everybody knows about Michael Myers and everybody loves him! This tattoo is really creative and I love the whole idea behind this design that they came up with.
3. Ghost Face Tattoo
Okay, Michael Myers might have some competition if you consider Ghost Face, the movie character we were all obsessed with. This design is simply 10/10!
4. Annabelle Tattoo
The spooky Annabelle doll is the perfect idea for a horror movie tattoo. The linework is really good and the shading added perfect contrast to the design.
5. Jigsaw Tattoo
If you think of horror movies that really grossed you out, I bet the Jigsaw is the first movie you think about. This creepy face definitely deserves to be among other scary movie characters on this list.
6. The Nun Tattoo
When I talk about realism tattoos, this is what I have in mind! A tattoo that looks like a printed picture glued to the skin. This is just absolutely amazing!
7. Freddy Krueger Tattoo
Let’s be honest, the old horror movies were something else! Only real horror movie fans will appreciate this Freddy Krueger tattoo.
8. Hannibal Lecter Tattoo
This is another super realistic piece! It looks like he’s staring into your soul! The details, colors, shading, everything’s perfect! Also, a death moth was a nice touch.
9. The Phantom Of The Opera Tattoo
Although some would say this is more of a drama movie, I think this classic deserves to be included! The tattoo turned out really good!
10. The Return Of The Living Dead Tattoo
This is such a good depiction of the Return of the Living Dead movie! It’s a classic movie everyone loved and this tattoo is perfectly spooky.
11. Bride of Frankenstein Tattoo
While we’re talking about the Return of the Living Dead, here’s a really cool tattoo of Frankeinstein’s bride! She was really an iconic character in the movie and looks as iconic in this tattoo.
12. Evil Dead Tattoo
This is one of those tattoos that would scare the children away considering how realistic it is! Her eyes look especially real. I can’t even imagine how hard it is to tattoo something like this.
13. Jaws Tattoo
This is one of my favorite childhood horror movies! I remember all the kids being absolutely terrified of the sea after seeing this movie. Although it’s a smaller tattoo, the design is really impressive.
14. Dead Alive Tattoo
This scene from Dead Alive movie will always be engraved in my mind. It’s so iconic and I love that someone decided to make a tattoo out of it.
15. Terrifier Tattoo
This tattoo is done in a traditional style with bold lines and striking colors. It really gives off creepy, horror vibes.
16. Dracula Tattoo
Most of the horror tattoos are blackwork which is expected and that’s exactly what makes this tattoo stand out among others. The splash of colors makes it interesting and captivating.
17. Chucky Tattoo
This tattoo features an incredibly detailed Chucky doll I’m sure you know about. The shading and texture are amazing which makes this Chucky portrait look pretty alive!
18. Creepshow Tattoo
This dark and eerie design perfectly blends horror movie characters into a sleeve tattoo. It’s definitely a bold design perfect for fans of Creepshow movie.
19. IT Clown Tattoo
The intricate details, impressive shading, and eerie eyes really bring out the scary vibes of this tattoo. The sharp lines and high contrast make this clown look almost real!
20. Goodnight Mommy Tattoo
I saved the best one for the end! This is a true masterpiece and looks absolutely real. It’s crazy how someone can even create something like this and make it look so realistic. The tattoo artist deserves all the praise!