Inside: Spooky horror movie tattoos for scary movie fanatics.
I am going to be honest with you, Horror movies have never been my thing. I have always been drawn to them, but every time I push play I am turning the TV after 5 minutes. Or, I stay deeply stressed out for an hour and a half, which is never fun to me. I want to be that cool person, though, the one who isn’t phased by the spooky things in life.
Regardless of whether I can get through them or not, I still know all of the world’s most renowned scary movie bad guys by heart. I know that these movies have a cult following, so I thought I would do the Horror Movie Community a solid by showing you some of my favorite horror movie tattoos!
There are so many different questions you may have when deciding on a tattoo, like what style do I like? Or will it hurt? Oh, plus there is always the dreaded, “How much will this cost?” I am going to answer any questions you might have. Ready?
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How Badly Do They Hurt?
The pain experienced when getting a tattoo can vary significantly from person to person, and it is not specifically tied to the design or theme of the tattoo, such as horror movie tattoos. Factors that can influence the level of pain include:
- Placement: The location of the tattoo on your body plays a significant role. Areas with more nerve endings, thinner skin, or closer to bones tend to be more painful. Common painful areas include ribs, the sternum, collarbone, and the head.
- Size and Detail: Larger tattoos with intricate details can be more painful as they require more time to complete, exposing you to the tattoo needle for a longer duration.
- Individual Pain Tolerance: Everyone has a different pain threshold, and what might be excruciating for one person might be tolerable for another.
- Artist’s Technique: The skill and experience of the tattoo artist can also impact your pain experience. An experienced artist can work more efficiently and minimize unnecessary discomfort.
- Mental State: Your mental state and anxiety level can also affect your perception of pain. If you’re extremely anxious or stressed, the pain might feel worse.
- Aftercare: Proper aftercare is crucial to ensure the healing process goes smoothly and to minimize pain during the healing period.
Ultimately, if you want a horror movie-themed tattoo, the choice of design should not be the primary factor influencing your decision; instead, consider your pain tolerance, the placement of the tattoo, and your overall commitment to the tattooing process.
Check out this tattoo pain chart female for a more in depth look on the best placements.
How Much Do They Cost?
The cost of a horror movie tattoo, like any other tattoo, can vary widely depending on several factors including size, placement and color. Here are some more of the key factors that can influence the cost of a horror movie tattoo:
- Tattoo Size: The size of the tattoo is one of the most significant factors in determining the cost. Larger tattoos will generally cost more than smaller ones because they require more time and effort to complete.
- Detail and Complexity: Tattoos with intricate details and complex designs will typically cost more than simpler, less-detailed designs. The more time and skill required to execute the design, the higher the cost.
- Artist’s Experience and Reputation: Highly experienced and well-known tattoo artists often charge more for their services. If you want a horror movie tattoo from a renowned artist, you can expect to pay a premium.
- Color vs. Black and Gray: Color tattoos generally cost more than black and gray tattoos because they require more ink and additional time to complete.
- Tattoo Studio Policies: Some tattoo studios charge a flat hourly rate, while others may provide a price estimate for the entire tattoo. Be sure to inquire about the pricing structure at the studio you choose.
- Additional Customization: If you want to make changes to an existing horror movie design or have a custom design created, there may be additional charges for the artist’s time and creativity.
Simple Horror Movie Tattoos
I figured the best place to start this list of ideas would be with the simpler horror movie tattoos! These feature one character each, and they are epic.
3. Friday the 13th
Pin Head Tattoo By shamvn_king
Chucky Tattoo Idea By redrumtattooparlour
Bride of Frankenstein By street_tattoo_lounge
Horror Movie Tattoo Sleeve
If you are a TRUE horror movie fan, then just one tattoo may not cut it for you. I respect the grind! This list is full of some seriously awesome horror movie tattoo sleeve ideas that I think will blow your mind.
11. Freddy Kruger Sleeve
12. Full Horror Sleeve in Color
13. Ultimate Horror Movie Sleeve
Freddy Kruger By lorena.d.tattoo
14. Jason Sleeve
15. Trash Polka Horror Sleeve
16. Michael Meyer’s Two Tone Sleeve
17. Horror Movie Linework Tattoo
Demogorgon By steve_does_tattoos
19. Black and White Horror Characters
20. Horror Leg Sleeve
Jason Tattoo By evilcko
Scream Tattoos
Scream has taken the world by storm, once again. Honestly, the vice grip that this series has on us is impressive. Naturally, I thought this movie deserved its own section. My favorite on this list is the small heart tattoos with ghost face himself!
21. Scream on Safety Pin
22. Scream Character Holding Knife
Scream on Saftey Pin By abbiehoskintattoo
24. Scream Character Holding Knife
25. No You Hang Up
26. Ghost Face Card
Cute Taylor Swift Quote By wastedtalenttattoos
27. Green Heart with Scream Mask
28. Scream Mask Idea
29. Double Cherry Scream Tattoo
Ghost Face By kaylalowmanart
Horror Film Character Tattoos
The characters are the stars of the show. I needed to create a section that highlighted some of history’s most famous bad guys. Because let’s face it…we all love to hate a bad guy.
31. Detailed Ghost Face
Michael Meyers Tattoo By stefanie_regnier
33. The Grudge Tattoo
34. Creepy Skii Mask
35. Horror Movie Ghosts
Tv and the Grudge By bailey.parke
36. You’ll Float Too
37. Rainbow Jason Mask
You’ll Float Too By schurchilltattoo
39. Here’s Johnny
40. Cute Horror Movie Characters with Flowers
Matching Horror Movie Tattoos
Lastly, I wanted to show you some matching horror movie tattoos. Not every one of these examples is of people matching their tattoos, but rather, they are of tattoos that I think would work perfectly as a matching set.
Remember that you can change whatever you like to suit your needs better, so brainstorm with your bff & make these your own!
41. Chucky Doll Tattoos
Jaws Shark By arnostattoos
46. Jaws Shark Tattoo
Redrum Tattoo By manny_ray_tattoos
47. Redrum Tattoo Idea
48. Chillin & Killin
49. Casket Horror Movie
Chillin & Killin By zoeweitala
50. Stitch Jason Mask
51. The Overlook Key
The Outlook Key By the.ink.vvitch
After seeing all of these, I feel like I am mentally prepared to go put on a scary movie! Maybe one from the 90s; those are the best. I hope I did right by all of you Horror Movie Fanatics.
There are so many different ways and styles that you can get your favorite scary movie character in. My favorite being the cute new school ones, just because they are so funny! Everyone needs a heart tattoo filled with Ghostface, right?
Loving scary movie tattoos must mean that you are a fan of Halloween. If you feel like this is true for you, then I have the perfect set of cool Halloween tattoos for you!