Tattoo

Apr 4 2002 R 1h 48m
Crime, Drama, Horror

Marc Schrader, a rookie cop caught red-handed with drugs in a police raid of an illegal rave, joins a homicide investigation conducted by Chief Inspector Minks. The victim is a naked young woman with the skin stripped off her back, killed as she staggered into traffic. As Schrader and Minks investigate the murder, the case is complicated by a finger found in the stomach of the victim. Forensic examination proves the finger belongs to Nobert Günzel, who was previously convicted of rape and assault. The police raid Günzel’s residence, and discover a blood-stained table with restraints and bits of human flesh in his basement. They also find video equipment and preserved, tattooed skin from the victim’s back. Soon, they found dead bodies buried in the garden. Günzel then goes missing.

Plot

Two police detectives, a grizzled veteran and one fresh-faced rookie, hunt a ritualistic serial killer murdering people with tattoos and skinning them.

Written by

Robert Schwentke

Directed by

Robert Schwentke

Cast

August Diehl, Christian Redl, Nadeshda Brennicke

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

Lounge Entertainment GmbH

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
Tattoo (2002) - Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,391
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA