Tattoo
Tattoo

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Tattoo

2013
Movie
110 min
Portuguese

Paulete, the star of a daring theater group, is visited by his military brother-in-law, the young Fininha. A torrid relationship arises between the two, and now the soldier must deal with the prevailing repression during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Robert HarmonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, Max and Chloe, on a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, decide to get matching tattoos in Bangkok. They choose a traditional Thai tattoo, unaware that it carries a dark and ancient curse. Soon after, they are relentlessly pursued by a vengeful spirit tied to the tattoo, desperate to claim their souls.

Critical Reception

Tattoo received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares as significant weaknesses. While some acknowledged the atmospheric setting and a few effective moments of suspense, the film was largely criticized for its derivative nature and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline and relies too heavily on common horror tropes.

  • Atmosphere and setting are somewhat effective, but fail to elevate the weak narrative.

  • Lacks originality and memorable scares, making it largely forgettable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Tattoo are scarce and generally reflect a lack of engagement with the film, often describing it as an uninspired horror movie that failed to leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Thailand, aiming to capture an authentic and atmospheric setting for the story.

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badelf

badelf

This is a baudy, homophilic story of the struggle of art under autocratic, repressive, religious, censorious regimes. Oh wait - Isn't that nearly every government in the world? I'm giving this a 7 but I have a very strong suspicion that ...