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Evil In Ink.
American tattoo artist Jake Sawyer explores and exploits ethnic designs from around the world. At a tattoo expo in Singapore, he glimpses the exotic world of traditional Samoan tatau in the work of the fiercely proud Alipati. Fatefully, Jake is attracted to Alipati's beautiful cousin, Sina.
When Jake impulsively steals an ancient Samoan tattooing tool, he unwittingly unleashes a powerful angry spirit. Suddenly, his art takes on a frightening new dimension, exposing everyone he touches, including the feisty Singaporean Victoria, to mortal peril.
Sensing the solution can only lie with the Samoans, Jake follows them to Auckland, where he runs into an old adversary, tattoo artist Crash and a new one, the respected Samoan elder Aleki Va'a.
His investigation takes him on a devastating journey into the dark heart of Pacific mysticism. There, Jake must recover his own soul if he is to save the woman he loves and escape with his life.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Tattooist blends staple themes from horror films (a curse from beyond the grave, dark things lurking in the shadows, a young hero whose miscalculation involves him in a gruesome series of deaths) with an interesting New Zealand twist, examining the coming-of-age rituals of the Samoan people.
Yet while The Tattooist is undoubtedly dark, it avoids many horror cliches -- the boo! scares and buckets of blood are mercifully kept under control. Instead it unwraps the mystery of what's happening to the hero in a pacy yet thoughtful manner with plenty of suspense. There were a few scenes which made us wince, but in the main we were wrapped up in the plot. I enjoyed it far more than The Mist which came out this summer, for instance.
For me, The Tattooist is a good example of how a tight script and decent direction can make the most out of a small budget. It's not overlong, either. Really, if you're after a horror movie then this probably isn't what you'd want to watch: it's more like a supernatural thriller.
If this were a big budget film with huge names in it then it would only rate three stars, but it's a very good example of how a simple film can be made to be intriguing and stylish without being smothered by mumbled dialogue or overblown direction. So it's a 4-star B-movie, if that makes sense!
7/10
Yet while The Tattooist is undoubtedly dark, it avoids many horror cliches -- the boo! scares and buckets of blood are mercifully kept under control. Instead it unwraps the mystery of what's happening to the hero in a pacy yet thoughtful manner with plenty of suspense. There were a few scenes which made us wince, but in the main we were wrapped up in the plot. I enjoyed it far more than The Mist which came out this summer, for instance.
For me, The Tattooist is a good example of how a tight script and decent direction can make the most out of a small budget. It's not overlong, either. Really, if you're after a horror movie then this probably isn't what you'd want to watch: it's more like a supernatural thriller.
If this were a big budget film with huge names in it then it would only rate three stars, but it's a very good example of how a simple film can be made to be intriguing and stylish without being smothered by mumbled dialogue or overblown direction. So it's a 4-star B-movie, if that makes sense!
7/10
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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.....And indeed he does, or rather it does. Samoan tattoo superstition reveals the reality of otherworldly belief systems when Antipodean fellow nicks a Samoan's skin-piercer (if you ever come across one, it looks like a back scratcher, and it would be advisable not to get them mixed up) and becomes cursed. Thereafter, everyone he tattoos conventionally ends up with their tattoos being added to by the Ink Thing until they end up looking like they've got black capillary veins all over them and they - no, I won't spoil it. This film's subject is unusual, as is the cultural context, and in that respect it reminded me of the Maori centred films out of New Zealand, like 'Once Were Warriors', although there is no comparison or similarity other than the different cultural context. Tension is pretty good, keeps you interested, and the acting's not bad. Overall not a bad little movie.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had seen the trailer for this several times and wasn't quite sure if I would like this. I decided to give it a watch, and I was pleasanly surprised, it started a little slow and little dialogue, but it eventually picked up the pace and I did enjoy this. I will say whilst the story is quite unique, there is very little gore. I thought there might be a bit more violence and blood, as this is what it portrayed in the trailer. However the plot is good and interesting, and the acting is pretty good too! There is nothing massively standout about this film other than its plot which is a bit different to other horror films on the market, although predictable in some places. Overall worth a watch, even if just for the shots of a naked Jason Behr!
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I really enjoyed it
Jason Behr,The Tattooist, a very good film I enjoyed it and surprising, I wasn't sure at the start but a good ending.
Published 4 months ago by Thelma L. Workman
I guess it's okay
I'm really not a horror fan, so this was a tough one to review for me. As it turns out, though, there's not much conventional horror in The Tattooist, and despite an interesting... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Caliaudio
good storyline, not gripping though
good basic storyline but neither a gripping plot or nearly scary enough for an 18.rarely jumpy, although good acting throughout
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Ms. K. Huitson
tattooist
I waited since August 2008 for this DVD. Really anxious to see it.
What a disappointment it turned out to be. Story could have been much better.
What a disappointment it turned out to be. Story could have been much better.
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Harry Briggs
unusual thrilling fiction!!!
I didint managed to watch it at first as my lady finds the starting scene a bit scary ( not her type of film). Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by J.D. JESUS
Slightly overlong horror from New Zealand
I'm surprised at some of the other reviews but not being a horror fan as such, I found this film quite good.... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2008 by R. A. Caton
Seen it all before
This is a dull and predictable thriller that didn't keep my attention long enough to get to the end. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2008 by KM
ink-redible?
The Tattooist is a 2007 New Zealand film directed by Peter Burger and starring American actor Jason Behr and New Zealand actors Nathaniel Lees, Michael Hurst and Robbie Magasiva... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2008 by ratstails
Miami Ink meets The Ring
The Tattooist is the story of Jake, a tattoo artist with a sceptical interest in the mysticism of Samoan tattooing; cue the non-believer coming face to face with a supernatural... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2008 by Ni
Leaves an 'Impression' in parts, but mainly just above average.
First mention needs to go to the poor quality promo disc supplied by Icon Entertainment, inteference free next time please. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2008 by Marco Busani
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