Horror Tattoo — 250 Designs

Horror is a tattoo style with detailed images of paranormal phenomena or characters from horror films that evokes conflicting emotions.

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Horror is a tattoo style with detailed images of paranormal phenomena or characters from horror films that evokes conflicting emotions.

The distinctive features of horror tattoos are:

• plots and characters from horror films;
• the predominance of realism style;
• volumetric application technique ;
• conveying a gloomy atmosphere by mixing pigments.

Horror movie characters look more believable if all the details are drawn to the smallest detail. For this, the scale of the tattoo is important, which brings the drawing to life, making it look like a photo. The intensity of gloom is achieved by the richness of the palette; black and white classics are also used. Only an experienced master can recreate a living picture on the body. That’s why horror tattoos are done by the best salon specialists.

What is usually expressed

The horror style is one of the most expressive trends in tattoo art. He demonstrates vivid emotions: horror, fear, rejection, numbness and at the same time attractiveness, surprise, admiration for the true mastery of the work. This style does not force itself into a certain framework; it boldly and easily intertwines with other types of body designs. True horror realism , often combined with three-dimensional techniques, achieves the eerie effect of dripping drops of real blood, an ominous, soul-piercing look, gloomy pictures of a cemetery night.

Popular sketches

Shocking drawings with characters from famous horror films, scary portraits, witches, ghosts, zombies, maniacs, vampires, devilish aliens , torn flesh with reliable anatomical details are filled with sinister beauty. Plots with iconic movie characters and mysticism are carried out in any variations at the request of the customer. Men often choose a tattoo in the form of a deliberately rough seam on the chest, neck, a bullet wound or a shell fragment with flowing blood.

What parts of the body is it usually applied to?

The more space a horror drawing takes up, the more closely it approaches its style. In this case, space is not saved. The optimal placement of a tattoo is on the arm , shoulder, forearm. The maximum effect is achieved when applied to the back, chest or arm along the entire length. To complete the drawing, the stomach , legs, and calves are also selected.

To achieve a moderate, lighter perception, a horror tattoo is applied in the form of a small, unobtrusive picture on the wrist or in the shoulder area. The most monumental image is performed over the entire area of ​​the back .

Who is it suitable for?

A horror tattoo looks appropriate on the body of a person who feels comfortable with such a design and is not the least bit worried about the gossip behind his back, which is sometimes painted with mystical scenes. The confident choice in favor of the horror style is made mainly by teenagers and fans of horror films. You rarely see a girl among them. Women's tattoo designs are often made with images of nuns - characters from thriller films.

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