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Tattoo poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1981·Drama / Horror / Thriller·1h 43m

TATTOO

“Every great love leaves its mark.”

Karl Kinsky, an unbalanced tattoo artist, becomes obsessed with Maddy, a model he meets when he is hired to body-paint several women for a photo shoot, making the women look like they have large tattoos. As Kinsky grows more obsessed with Maddy, he becomes increasingly determined that Maddy should bear his "mark" -- forever.

Above the Line
Bob Brooks·DirectorJoyce Buñuel·ScreenplayBob Brooks·StoryArthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyBarry De Vorzon·Original Music ComposerThom Noble·Editor
Cast
Bruce Dern·Karl KinskyMaud Adams·MaddyLeonard Frey·HalseyFrederikke Borge·SandraJohn Getz·BuddyPeter Iacangelo·DubinAlan Leach·CustomerCynthia Nixon·CindyTrish Doolan·CherylAnthony Mannino·George
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Bob Brooks·Director
Writing· 2
Bob Brooks·StoryJoyce Buñuel·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Arthur J. Ornitz·Director of PhotographyMichael Seresin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Thom Noble·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Barry De Vorzon·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Kristi Zea·Costume DesignStuart Wurtzel·Production DesignFred C. Blau Jr.·Makeup DesignerJustin Scoppa Jr.·Set DecorationMichael Hancock·Makeup DesignerJay Cannistraci·Makeup Department Head
Production· 3
Joseph E. Levine·ProducerRichard P. Levine·ProducerMonty Diamond·Unit Manager
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Tattoo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#8E4A7A
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a pair of human legs, from the upper thigh to the feet, positioned horizontally against a solid black background. The legs are extensively c”

thrillerdrama
Key Elements
Human LegsBody PaintTattoosWhite RopeSwan DesignFloral Designs
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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