Tattoo (1981)
Release Year: 1981
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Tatuaje al desnudo, Tatuagem, Tatuaje, Intohimon merkki, Tattoo: il segno della passione
Director: Bob Brooks
Writer: Bob Brooks, Joyce Buñuel
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Joseph E. Levine, Richard P. Levine
Companies: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: tattoo
Story
Karl Kinsky, an unstable tattoo artist, develops a dangerous obsession with Maddy, a model he meets during a photo shoot where he's hired to paint temporary tattoos on several women. Initially hired for his artistic talent in creating realistic temporary tattoos, Karl becomes fixated on Maddy, determined that she should bear his 'mark' permanently. His obsession intensifies over time, leading him to become increasingly unhinged and desperate to ensure Maddy carries his unique brand forever.
Summary
Tattoo is a 1981 German drama-thriller directed by Bob Brooks. The film centers around the disturbing descent into obsession of Karl Kinsky, an unbalanced tattoo artist. When he meets Maddy during a photo shoot, he becomes captivated by her beauty and decides she must bear his artistic mark permanently. This fixation fuels his deteriorating mental state, ultimately leading to terrifying consequences. Tattoo explores themes of obsession, possession, and the dangers of crossing professional boundaries.
