Think aloud
Horror movie tattoo ideas aren’t always the easiest to find. However, there’s some type of relationship between people who love tattoos and true horror movie lovers. That’s why it’s a wonderful decision to bring those two hobbies of yours into one design.
I genuinely wanted to make a compilation of tattoos that represent the classics. If you’re someone who’s more into the new horror movies, or if you’re into the indie horror scene, then you may be a little bit disappointed.
However, traditional horror movies are well-known because of their high quality, so I hope that you’ll find something for yourself here.
Scream (Ghostface)
When you’re thinking about horror movie tattoo ideas, the first thing that comes to mind is Ghostface. Scream is one of those movies that every horror movie lover has seen! So, when you combine Ghostface with a couple of hearts it’ll look girly and spooky at the same time.
Even villains from horror movies have to take a little vacation! In this tattoo, Ghostface is having the time of his life. This tattoo is a piece of actual art, the colors are immaculate, the lines are nice and clean, while the composition of everything really makes it unique.
Now, this is an image that everyone knows. This tattoo is done well, with the knife being the main piece, but Ghostface is reflected in it to make you look over your shoulder all the time. The shadows are amazing, the linework is crisp, and the it’s really one of those horror movie tattoo ideas that are worth considering.
Horror movie tattoo ideas can also be combined into one design that will give you everything you’re looking for. If you can’t decide between your two favorite movies, then simply put it all together. The little red details make this tattoo look even creepier, so definitely don’t skin this step.
Halloween (Michael Myers)
Okay, Michael Myers is one of those horror movie characters that we all know about. So, how about a floral design, with his mask, that’s all incorporated into a bloody knife? It sounds like there’s a lot going on, but this design looks really well thought-out.
If you want an even more feminine design, it’s really easy to incorporate shades of pink into your tattoo. This Polaroid photo of Michael Myers is one of those horror movie tattoo ideas that could represent everything that you want! Even if you don’t want it to be too gory, you can still give it a personality.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (Freddy Krueger)
If you don’t want to tattoo the face of Freddy Krueger, then you may want to consider just getting his hand tattooed. I mean, his face isn’t the most attractive thing, but you still want to commemorate your favorite film of all time!
For those who are brave enough to get Freddy Krueger’s head tattooed, here is a wonderful example! The details on his face are wonderful! Especially, considering how hard it must have been to do all of those little burn marks.
Here we have another tattoo that shows Freddy and his knife hand. The facial expression is done so well! The entire tattoo is quite realistic, and the shadows and patches of solid black really create a design that’s worth showing off on your skin.
Friday the 13th (Jason Voorhees)
You don’t have to get Freddy Krueger all by himself. How about his hand in combination with Jason’s mask? Friday the 13th is also one of those classics that most of us have watched at least once in our lifetime! This tattoo even has two flowers on each side, which take away from the creepiness of the tattoo.
Horror movie tattoo ideas can range from silly to realistic. Now, we have an example of Jason and a scene from the movie. All of it is so realistically done! His mask has all of those little details that really make him look like he’s about to attack that poor woman. There’s also a bit of background that gives the piece the finishing touches.
A very comfortable Jason Voorhees. I guess even killers need to relax from time to time! That’s exactly what this tattoo is presenting! Even though the letters are bleeding and he’s wearing his mask, the whole tattoo is very lighthearted.
Terrifier (Art the Clown)
When you’re thinking about horror movie tattoo ideas, I don’t know if you’re thinking about movies like the Terrifier. However, this clown is everything but a villain you should mess with! Clowns really are scary. However, if you put some daisies as sunglasses on him, he may not be that scary.
Art the Clown looks disturbing just the way he is. There’s really not much that you have to add to his face to make him even scarier. So, this realistic tattoo of this clown is just enough to make anyone uneasy.
Saw
The Saw franchise is my favorite! The little doll is the creepiest thing, and you don’t have to look any further for horror movie tattoo ideas. You can put a couple of things into your design, like the face of the doll, a quote, and jigsaw puzzle pieces. There are no harsh lines in this tattoo, everything is filled with shadows, so it’s even creepier.
Another quite disturbing thing in these movies was the head of the pig. So, the doll and the mask would make an eerie combination. This tattoo is filled with little shadows that gives depth to the whole image, to make sure that everyone understands just how serious they are.
The doll and its creator. Sometimes, the doll itself isn’t enough for the full effect to get through to people. Especially, if you’re someone who loves the mastermind behind the games. John Kramer (aka The Jigsaw Killer) should get a special place in your tattoo design. In this specific tattoo, besides the obvious black and gray, the only color is red – which is an amazing style choice.
We also can’t forget the person that helped Kramer throughout the entire franchise. Amanda also deserves to be represented through a gorgeous tattoo! This iconic scene could adorn your body if you decide to use this idea.
Hellraiser (Pinhead)
Horror movie tattoo ideas are an easy feat when there are so many iconic villains. Pinhead is one of those that have a very unique design, so it’s hard to actually mimic this in a tattoo. This design has no shadows, all the lines are done with thick black lines, and it’s a masterpiece!
For a more realistic design of Pinhead you can simply add more shadows and textures into your tattoo design. Can you smell the rotten scent from his mouth?
IT (Pennywise the Clown)
I don’t know if there’s anything scarier than clowns! I mean, look at the design of Pennywise! Again, this design has a lot of realistic elements, especially with the different spots that have red ink.
You also don’t have to use the modern adaptation of Pennywise. Horror movie tattoo ideas include old-school designs as well! Especially with the beauty of old horror movies! IT really is one of those movies that deserve to be commemorated on your body.
You can definitely incorporate the balloon and the little paper ship from this movie. This tattoo is done so well! All the shadows make it look quite realistic, but the white eyes are really a good detail that adds to the creepiness of the design.
The Nun (Valak)
I’m sorry to say that the name of the Nun will be a little bit of a spoiler. However, Valak looks absolutely horrendous (no offense). So, if you choose to use this of all the horror movie tattoo ideas, then you’re a very brave soul. There’s a lot of detail that goes into this tattoo, but there’s also a lot of gore that you have to consider.
Horror movie tattoo ideas can simply be variations of different designs. For example, this is just another variation of the previous tattoo. This one has no colors, it’s simply done with black and gray ink. I believe that the details are still perfectly visible!
Trick ‘r Treat (Sam)
If you’re a fan of Trick ‘r Treat then you’d probably want a tattoo of Sam on your body. I think that he’s cute more than he’s scary, but whatever you choose to do, do it! This example is void of any harsh lines! The entire tattoo is done with complex shadows and you should definitely consider getting this artwork on your body.
This is a colored version of Sam. It doesn’t have to be black and red for the tattoo to be creepy. As you can see, this tattoo has so many details, but the entire thing is so well-saturated that it’s almost unbelievable. If you’re looking for horror movie tattoo ideas, then this is an example that you should really consider.
Horror movie tattoo ideas can represent different styles and put all of them into one. Just like this one! The pumpkin and the candy are orange, and it looks quite cartoonish. However, Sam is done in black and gray, which makes him look a little bit more realistic. Even the highlights add to the fact that he looks like he’ll jump right at you in any moment.
