There are plenty of dark and edgy tattoos out there, and most of them are great. But we love how much time, effort, and dedication it takes to get a truly realistic tattoo, especially a realistic horror tattoo! That is a real commitment to the craft and the horror genre. While it may not be for everyone, it is certainly something everyone can appreciate! Are you thinking about getting an eye-catching horror genre tattoo? Consider getting it done in a realistic style. Check out these 13 most realistic horror tattoos for ideas and inspiration:
Super realistic portrait that is partially beautiful and mostly horrifying.
Ash from Evil Dead!
Image credit: Sam Barber
There is so much horror in this strangely beautiful set of tattoos.
Freddy Krueger is always terrifying, even in a realistic horror tattoo form.
What is happening here? It’s horrifying! And hauntingly beautiful.
What would you do if you saw this guy in your room in the middle of the night?
The horror, the horror!!!
Image credit: Evan Olin
Look at this zombie’s eyes! They are just so slightly detached and envokes true horror.
Image Credit: Nikko Hurtado
The blood, the horror!
Image credit: Paul Acker
What a fantastic, super realistic mesh of horror movies on this horror enthusiast’s legs. Wow.
Image credit: Paul Acker
Nosferatu seems even more horrifying and real in this tattoo.
So creepy! Done by Charles Huurman
Image credit: Zsofia Belteczky
Not sure what’s happening in this tattoo but it sends chills down our spines!
