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The Tattooist
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The Tattooist

2007 · 92 min Horror Thriller
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer wanders the world, exploring and exploiting ethnic themes in his tattoo designs. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he gets his first glimpse at the exotic world of traditional Samoan tattoo (tatau), and, in a thoughtless act, unwittingly unleashes a powerful angry spirit. In his devastating journey into Pacific mysticism, Jake must find a way to save his new love, Sina and recover his own soul.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Peter Burger

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Jason Behr

Jason Behr

Jake Sawyer

Mia Blake

Mia Blake

Sina

David Fane

David Fane

Mr. Va'a

Robbie Magasiva

Robbie Magasiva

Alipati

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Caroline Cheong

Victoria

Michael Hurst

Michael Hurst

Crash

Nathaniel Lees

Nathaniel Lees

Mr. Perenese

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