Movies Like The Tattooist (2007)

The Tattooist is a 2007 horror, thriller film from Peter Burger with a MovieMagicScore of 4.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Perfect Skin and 15.

Horror Thriller

Perfect Skin

2019

Katia, a young Polish woman adrift in London, meets Bob, an American tattoo artist. Katia is drawn to his mysterious aura and the taboo culture of body modification, but Bob has a dark, secret desire to leave his mark on the world and little does Katia know that her fascination with him will put her life in danger.

5.1

MagicScore

15

2003

Five troubled teens, abandoned by society and family, form a bond in a world of violence, drugs, and self-destruction, facing harsh realities of modern Singapore.

4.5

MagicScore

23:59

2011

An army recruit was found dead during a 24km road march. After the death of the recruit, strange things started to happen, haunting all the soldiers in the barracks.

4.8

MagicScore

Insidious: Chapter 2

2013

The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

6.7

MagicScore

Phone

2002

Soon after getting a new phone, a woman notices strange things starting to happen. When she investigates, she discovers that everyone who has had her phone number before her has died suddenly and mysteriously.

6.1

MagicScore

Paranormal Investigation

2018

A ghost hunter investigates an evil spirit dwelling within a young man who reportedly became possessed after playing with a Ouija board.

4.5

MagicScore

Anything for Jackson

2020

A bereaved Satanist couple kidnap a pregnant woman so they can use an ancient spellbook to put their dead grandson's spirit into her unborn child, but they end up summoning more than they bargained for.

6.7

MagicScore

Good Boy

2025

A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

6.6

MagicScore

Sinister 2

2015

A young mother and her twin sons move into a rural house that's marked for death.

5.9

MagicScore

#10

The Vigil

2020

A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.

5.8

MagicScore

#11

Grave Halloween

2013

After inadvertently unleashing an ancient curse, a documentary crew of American exchange students is haunted by angry spirits in Japan's infamous Suicide Forest.

4.5

MagicScore

#12

Horsemen

2009

A recently widowed detective still grieving over his wife's death discovers a shocking connection between himself and the suspects in a serial killing spree linked to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

5.9

MagicScore

#13

Thirteen

2003

When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Moana

1926

Robert J. Flaherty’s follow-up to Nanook of the North shifts from the Arctic to the South Seas, portraying Samoan village life with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized “Gauguin idyll,” the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused with what Flaherty called “pride of beauty, pride of strength.”

6.6

MagicScore

#15

Rain

1932

Due to a possible cholera epidemic onboard, passengers on a ship are forced to disembark at Pago Pago, a small village on a Pacific island where it incessantly rains. Among the stranded passengers are Sadie Thompson, a prostitute, and Alfred Davidson, a fanatic missionary who will try to redeem her.

6.6

MagicScore

#16

Anarchy Parlor

2016

Six young college hopefuls vacationing and partying in Lithuania get more than they bargained for when they unwittingly get caught up in a maniacal tattoo artist's fiendish side business.

5.0

MagicScore

#17

Blood Father

2016

An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.

6.2

MagicScore

#18

Inferno of Torture

1969

Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.

5.6

MagicScore

#19

Aanandam

2016

A group of students visit Goa and Hampi while on their college trip. Their experiences during their journey help them understand the intricacies of love and friendship.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Skin

2019

In a small supermarket in a blue collar town, a black man smiles at a 10 year old white boy across the checkout aisle. This innocuous moment sends two gangs into a ruthless war that ends with a shocking backlash.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Tattooist?

The top films similar to The Tattooist by MovieMagicScore are Perfect Skin (5.1), 15 (4.5), 23:59 (4.8). Each shares horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Tattooist worth watching?

The Tattooist holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.9/10 from 58 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Tattooist?

The Tattooist (2007) is a horror, thriller film directed by Peter Burger, starring Jason Behr, Mia Blake, David Fane.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Tattooist?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more horror recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Tattooist

This ranked list pairs The Tattooist (2007), a horror and thriller film from Peter Burger, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jason Behr take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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