Reviewed and Updated: October 20, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
Looking for fun and quirky tattoos depicting a cult horror movie like The Evil Dead? Then here are some amazing The Evil Dead tattoo ideas for you to see!
The Evil Dead is a 1981 cult classic supernatural and horror film directed by Sam Raimi.
“The Evil Dead” with Bruce Campbell, Ellen SandweissRichard DeManicor, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly as a group of friends vacationing in a haunted cabin. The vacation gets out of hand when four of the five friends are possessed by evil demonic spirits and the fifth friend must protect himself from them.
Even though filming the film was a difficult process due to the extensive violence, gore and gore, the film has gained cult status due to its then-fresh ideas. The film also used extensive prosthetic makeup and CGI effects and even screened at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. The film also made Sam Raimi quite famous for his expert directing skills. Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred as the only friend who wasn’t possessed, Ash Williams, also gained popularity due to his role in the film. The immense popularity of the film has also led to its becoming a franchise with multiple sequels, video games, and even a TV show based on the same premise.
Gory Chainsaw tattoo ideas for ‘The Evil Dead’ fans
If you’re a huge fan of horror movies, you must have a favorite that you like the most. If The Evil Dead happens to be your favorite horror movie, then you’ve probably watched it over and over again for the suspenseful entertainment it provides. Therefore, you must also be aware of the iconic image of Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, who uses the chainsaw to try to protect himself from his possessed friends. So if you want to get the best ‘The Evil Dead’ tattoo, you can get the iconic ‘The Evil Dead’ chainsaw tattoo!
Funny The Evil Dead tattoos with the word Groovy on them
Possibly the most iconic and famous dialogue from the cult horror film The Evil Dead is the single word “Groovy” uttered by the character Ash Williams. Bruce Campbell, who played the character, is still recognized by fans for his amazing performance in the film.
So if you want to represent your fascination with the film, you can get a fun “Groovy” tattoo! Many people also add a chainsaw to the word to add more iconic symbols of the movie to the tattoo.
Awesome ‘The Evil Dead’ tattoo ideas with guns
The horror film The Evil Dead was known for its extensive depiction of death, blood, and gore. Since all of Ash’s friends were possessed by demonic spirits, he had to protect himself from harm by killing or injuring the demons. Therefore, he had to use many weapons such as rifles and the famous chainsaw. So, if you are looking for an awesome gun tattoo that also has a pop culture connection, you can get the Evil Dead tattoo.
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‘The Evil Dead’ tattoo designs featuring iconic phrases from the film
The year 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most popular supernatural movies of all time – The Evil Dead. This was probably the first time humans had such a unique concept and depiction of demonic possession and a mortal’s struggle against evil spirits. It also propelled Sam Raimi to huge popularity that allowed him to continue making cult films like The Spiderman and its sequels in the early 2000s.
So, if you are looking for an amazing The Evil Dead tattoo that represents your love for the movie, you can take inspiration from the image above. As can be seen in the picture, the wearer has even included iconic dialogue that he likes from the movie in his tattoo. You can also ask your tattoo artist to use the color red to make your tattoo brighter and more vibrant.
Colorful ‘The Evil Dead’ tattoo ideas for fans of the film
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most popular horror films of all time. The plot of the first The Evil Dead film was based on Ash Williams escaping a haunted house and escaping the clutches of his possessed friends. If you are a fan of the film, you may want to get a tattoo of certain unique symbols or images from the film. You can also ask your tattoo artist to add more colorful ink to your tattoo if you don’t want a boring monochromatic tattoo. As can be seen in the picture, the addition of the color blue to the tattoo makes it stand out and looks even more striking.
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Tattoo ideas for the cabin from the movie The Evil Dead.
The haunted house from The Evil Dead has become an iconic image for many fans of the film. If you already have a lot of tattoos and you know that you want a new evil tattoo next, you can get a tattoo of the cabin. Since you have previous tattoo experience, you also have an idea of how much pain you can endure each day while getting the tattoo done. So an ‘Evil Dead’ tattoo of the cabin shouldn’t pose a problem for you. However, you need to find a great The Evil Dead tattoo design that works for you. You can either ask your tattoo artist to create a unique design, or you can look through many articles on the internet to find the right design.
Dark and spooky The Evil Dead tattoos
A big horror movie fan would definitely know The Evil Dead. A true fan of the film may also have spent days watching the films multiple times or playing the franchise’s video games for days. If you are sure that you want to get a scary movie tattoo for your next tattoo, you can ask your tattoo artist to create a much darker The Evil Dead tattoo just for you. The heavy dark outlines of the “Evil Dead” tattoo in the picture above make the haunted house look pretty spooky.
Awesome The Evil Dead character tattoos by Ash Williams
The character of Ash Williams, played by Bruce Campbell, has become iconic for his bravery in the face of demonic spirits. It’s amazing how he made weapons out of ordinary things and how he found a way to protect himself.
If you want to relate to Ash or find courage like him, you can get a new Ash vs Evil Dead tattoo to show your admiration for the character.
Ideas for ‘The Evil Dead’ Tattoo featuring the Haunted Necromicon
Ash’s friends from The Evil Dead become possessed after accidentally opening the Necromicon or the Book of the Dead. Hence, the Necromicon became the ultimate symbol of horror in film, as opening it resulted in chaos and death. Consequently, you can also get an Evil Dead ‘Book of the Dead’ tattoo on your hand or chest. If you don’t want a ‘Book of the Dead’ tattoo, you can also opt for a ‘The Evil Dead’ skull tattoo.
Intricate ‘The Evil Dead’ tattoo designs
If you don’t want a simple, tiny The Evil Dead tattoo silhouette, you can also opt for a complex and intricate tattoo that shows your love for the film. As shown in the picture, The Evil Dead tattoo sleeve looks amazing on the backing. The “Evil Dead Tattoo” tattoo has also covered her entire arm and hand. The extra shaded effect also gives a sense of foreboding and mystery to the “The Evil Dead” tattoo.
If you are looking for horror movie tattoos then you might want the traditional The Evil Dead tattoo. After all, there’s no better way to share your love of good supernatural horror movies with other people than to show them that you’re a huge fan of The Evil Dead movie. It might be considered a bit geeky and nerdy by some people, but you can always wink at them and say Groovy with a The Evil Dead tattoo!
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