German made thriller about a killer with connections to Tattoos. When a body turns up burned and mutilated, with a chunk of skin missing, a senior cop blackmails a younger cop into helping him try and find the killer, as well as another missing girl gone two years. The investigation leads to several other bodies all with missing tattoos. Dark thriller that was explained to me as in the vein of Seven. I don't think so. It is a dark and disturbing little thriller that isn't particularly happy. Very well made and well acted the film is a bit too much form over substance at times, with its dark brooding passages and very deliberate set design. Its not bad but it kind of lessons the thrills since the film seems at times more intent on looking good. It also doesn't help that the who of the who done it is a bit too clear. Still its worth a look for those who like gritty, good looking thrillers that are a bit on the squishy side.

After watching the exceptionally powerful acting in "Downfall", I was subconsciously hoping for the same performances in this film. But nah, the acting was pretty wooden and I ended up not caring about anyone! As far as thrillers go, this was pretty good but not what the hype made it out to be. Didn't actually see any victims being skinned for their tattoo either, only the aftermath on corpses. Had me hooked in and interested but as a fan of more hardcore horror/thrillers, I'd only recommend this to easily offended/disturbed viewers (due to lack of graphic nature) looking for a decent enough Saturday night in with a big bag of noisy Doritos.

Such an amazingly shot movie.The actors were great, and lets admit it, Maya is gorgeous.I rented this from a small rental place here in Edmonton called The Lobby, that rents all sorts of cult films.Seriously a great watch. Probably only good for one watch, but worth it.the artwork was gorgeous as well. anyone who likes body art will think they're great, and then hide them a little more.If you get the chance to watch this I totally suggest it. A great gate way into horror films in Germany.Witty characters with startling depth, decent writing, GREAT acting, and wonderful set effects. keep an eye out for this great movie.

I saw this movie and was fascinated of the courage od these German film makers. Such a provoking movie is rare in our cinemas and therefore very important. Maybe, Tattoo will change the German market toward American standards. But in my opinion the movie was too hard for people under the age of 16.Because I was overwhelmed of this new direction in Germany, i give the film 9 out of 10. Great entertainment á la "Se7en" and "Licence of the Lambs".