Tattoo


1h 48m 2002

Brief Synopsis

During a murder investigation, police recruit Marc Schrader finds mutilated, heavily tattooed victims that have been skinned for their body art. The work of one Japanese tattoo artist is especially prized, and a fresh swatch of flesh he has illustrated can command a price in six or even seven figure

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Canal Plus; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Key Films; Tartan Films; Tobis Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

Synopsis

During a murder investigation, police recruit Marc Schrader finds mutilated, heavily tattooed victims that have been skinned for their body art. The work of one Japanese tattoo artist is especially prized, and a fresh swatch of flesh he has illustrated can command a price in six or even seven figures. Furthermore, all twelve of the recipients of one of his most elaborate designs turn out to be dead or missing.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
2002
Production Company
Canal Plus; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Key Films; Tartan Films; Tobis Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 11, 2003

Released in United States November 2002

Released in United States Summer July 4, 2003

Released in United States Summer July 4, 2003

Released in United States July 11, 2003 (Nuart; Los Angeles)

Released in United States November 2002 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Made in Germany) November 7-17, 2002.)