Tattoo
- Thriller
- Drama
- Crime
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.
Tattoo is a 2002 German thriller that follows rookie cop Marc Schrader as he joins a homicide investigation into the brutal murder of a young woman. When forensic evidence points to a previously convicted rapist, the case spirals into a disturbing discovery of multiple victims and preserved remains.
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Available in: Austria · Switzerland · Germany · United Kingdom · GG · Luxembourg
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August DiehlMarc Schrader
Christian RedlMinks
Nadeshda BrennickeMaya Kroner
Johan LeysenFrank Schoubya
Ilknur BahadirMeltem
Joe BauschGünzel
Fatih CevikkolluDix
Florian PanznerPoscher
Jasmin SchwiersMarie Minks
Gustav Peter WöhlerScheck
Ingo NaujoksStefan Kreiner
Monica BleibtreuRoth
Sybille J. SchedwillPetra- Vicky BerendsenMarta
Christiane SchedaLynn Wilson
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Tattoo — frequently asked
When was Tattoo released?
Tattoo was released on April 4, 2002.
What is Tattoo about?
The film follows a rookie cop investigating a gruesome murder case that uncovers evidence of a serial killer with a basement full of preserved tattooed skin and multiple buried victims.
Is Tattoo based on a true story?
The film is based on real events in German crime history, drawing inspiration from an actual case, though creative liberties are typical in dramatized adaptations.
Where can I watch Tattoo?
Tattoo is available through various streaming platforms and digital retailers; availability varies by region and changes over time.
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