When it comes to nailing a horror tattoo, the possibilities are endless—and so are the styles. But these five classic horror icons are the cream of the crop. Here are our top five tattooable horror icons! Jason Voorhees @joybacks_morales Halloween nostalgia meets the present in this chromed-out masterpiece. Artist @joybacks_morales doesn’t disappoint with his super reflective rendition of Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees. How does @joybacks_morales perfect the look? With naturalistic shading, seamless color blending, and expertly done contrast, giving Jason’s mask a smudge-free mirror-like quality. As you can see, Jason’s hockey mask is a blank canvas that lets your imagination run wild. Truly, this horror tattoo of a Halloween classic can be reimagined again and again. Ghostface @joybacks_morales Maybe you think Scream’s Ghostface all-white mask is simple to tattoo. Think again! An artist can go any direction with this one, but @joybacks_morales again chooses to show off his hyper realistic skills and stay in chrome. Line and color distortion brings the reflection of Ghostface’s next victim to life. With bold shading techniques and a lot of imagination, you can go crazy tattooing this late-90s Halloween icon in any style. Jigsaw Popsicle @kathleensanders “You wanna play a game?” Well, the infamous gamemaster Jigsaw is always down. As a popsicle, he definitely gives very playful in the most sinister way possible. Artist @kathleensanders stays true to her fantasy-style artistry and Jigsaw’s look by utilizing classic red, black, and gray tones in this neotraditional style piece. The horror tattoo has a fun, playful look (he even looks approachable, doesn't he?) without compromising Jigsaw's wickedness. Doesn’t it make you wish this horrifically icy treat was real? New School Freddy Kreuger @seangardnerisawesome If you’re dreaming of tattooing Freddy, it’s a killer opportunity to bring a nightmare to life on the skin. This neotraditional Freddy Kreuger horror tattoo captures all the essence of night terror. The dark shading, bold color choices, and harsh white highlights make Freddy really jump out at you. Also, @seangardnerisawesome captures the grungy, dirty, unadulterated terror of the Nightmare on Elm Street films with their use of color… namely red. It really brings out the evil in Freddy’s eyes don’t you think? Art the Clown @angeloparente Art the Clown, the silent, sadistic murderer, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Consequently, he's the tattoo of choice for slasher enthusiasts today. Artist @angeloparente perfectly executes this neotraditional horror tattoo with vivid reds and bold blacks with colors reminiscent of trash polka tattooing. These bold colors contrast perfectly with the pop of yellow from Art's classic sunflower glasses (as seen in memes and gifs the world over). It goes without saying: you can really go wild—when you tattoo Art the Clown. These frightful characters are sure fire hits—whether your artist goes classic or new age horror icon, or neotraditional or fantasy style. So go wild in the delightfully devious world of tattooable horror icons. Happy tattooing!
