Movies have been a huge part of our culture ever since they were first projected onto the big screen. Their storylines give us a distraction from our own lives and the troubles we go through. No matter what we’re facing, we know that we can go to the movies to be entertained and relax for a couple hours. This form of escapism allows us to get perspective on our own turmoil by stepping into the shoes of our favorite characters.
Within movie theaters, we experience a spectrum of emotions – we’re heartbroken when our characters fail and elated when they win in the end. These movies, whether we realize it or not, shape who we are. All of this probably explains why movie tattoos are incredibly popular. People want to immortalize their favorite films with some fresh ink and pay homage to a story they really connect to.
Who ya’ gonna call?
Ghostbusters tattoo by @scottpetertattoos
Show your Muggle pride with the Hogwarts School Crest.
Hogwarts Crest photo via @inked_creativity
A nostalgic glimpse into Carl’s life with the adventurous Ellie
Carl and Ellie photo via @evid
This ink celebrates the female protagonists and their fight for freedom in the film Mad Max.
Mad Max tattoo by @hollythomastattoos
These simple tattoos stem from the infamous dancing scene from Pulp Fiction.
Pulp Fiction tattoo by @roberto_rogolino
This subtle design honors Gandalf and the whole party as mountains loom formidably in the distance.
Lord of the Rings tattoo by @tutu_head
This ink is a quiet shout-out to Guardians of the Galaxy and its fantastic soundtrack.
Mixtape photo via @Jinko
An intricate Millenium Falcon designed in an elaborate sketchbook style.
Star Wars tattoo by @garethhares
If you’re looking for something a little darker, check out this detailed Venom tat.
Venom tattoo by @audio_tattoos
Great Scott! Is that a Back to the Future tattoo?!
Back to the Future tattoo by @miss_pank
