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The Tattooist (2007) -- A young artist (Behr) unknowingly plays a role in releasing a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn tatau, the Samoan tradition of tattooing.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.2/10   1,084 votes
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Director:

Peter Burger

Writers:

Matthew Grainger (writer)
Jonathan King (writer)

Contact:

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Release Date:

29 November 2007 (Singapore) more

Genre:

Horror | Thriller more

Tagline:

Evil in ink.

Plot:

A young artist unknowingly plays a role in releasing a deadly spirit as he attempts to learn tatau, the Samoan tradition of tattooing. full summary | add synopsis

Awards:

3 nominations more

NewsDesk:

DVD Releases: Dreaming of Cannibal Goddess
 (From Dread Central. 23 June 2008, 4:00 PM, PDT)

User Comments:

Thoughtful horror that moves at a measured pace more (11 total)


Cast

  (Credited cast)

Jason Behr ... Jake Sawyer
Mia Blake ... Sina
David Fane ... Mr. Va'a
Robbie Magasiva ... Alipati
Caroline Cheong ... Victoria

Michael Hurst ... Crash
Nathaniel Lees ... Mr. Perenese
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Bach ... Lazlo McFadden
Timothy Balme ... Jake's Father
Chen Bangzhi ... Luke
Jarred Blakiston ... Young Jake Sawyer
Alison Bruce ... Charge Nurse
Stuart Devenie ... Senior Doctor
Isabella Galluzzo ... Chanel
Pip Hall ... Third Nurse
Lauren Jackson ... Triage Nurse
Matthew Ridge ... Graham
Trevor Sai Louie ... Uncle Ken
Allison Strickett ... Second Nurse
Aleni Tufuga ... Peni

Andy Wong ... Expo Customer
Helene Wong ... Aunt Suzy
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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, disturbing images, language and brief sexuality.

Runtime:

New Zealand:92 min | Argentina:92 min

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand more


Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:

References The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) more


FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
Is there an official website for "The Tattooist?"
Any recommendations for other movies in which tattoos play a prominent role?
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11 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Thoughtful horror that moves at a measured pace, 8 August 2008
8/10
Author: Rabh17 from United States

I am guessing that a lot of the low ratings have more to do with the fact that this movie does not immediately start splattering the audience with buckets of blood and splitting your ears with crescendoing screams.

This movie is NOT following the normal Hollywood script. There's no "Oh yeah-there's the Monster" There's no parade of "Oh Yeah, the A-hole is gonna get it"

This is Horror from the Suspense side of the formula. It's a story of a Guy who does something wrong in the pursuit of his art. And something is unleashed in return. Consequences and collisions occur in the context of a different continent and its own cultures and messy histories.

No, it's not a DEEP movie, but it's an interesting departure from the usual fare. Nor is it a non-stop splatterfest.

Watch this when you're in the right mood-- somewhere in the middle where you just want a good movie to fill the time and give you a story from a different place besides Hollywood.

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