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The Tattooist

"Evil in ink."

November 28, 2007 1h 32m 5.1/10 (61 votes)

Originally released in 2007. The Tattooist is a horror/thriller film. directed by Peter Burger.

Starring Jason Behr, Mia Blake, and David Fane

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 28, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (61 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000

Production Companies

  • Eyeworks Touchdown
  • Daydream Productions
  • MediaCorp Raintree Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tattooist about?

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 t...

Who directed The Tattooist?

The Tattooist was directed by Peter Burger.

How long is The Tattooist?

The Tattooist has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was The Tattooist released?

The Tattooist was released on November 28, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Tattooist?

The main cast of The Tattooist includes Jason Behr, Mia Blake, David Fane, Robbie Magasiva, Caroline Cheong.