9 of the Worst Horror Tattoos

As horror fans, we have a tendency to bleed for what we love. Many of us have tattoos that we cherish, that celebrate the genre we love so dearly. Some of us, in our mad dash to be inked, have acted a bit prematurely.
Maybe we should have waited for the right artist… Maybe the right artist is out there just waiting to do a cover-up? Below you’ll find a sampling of some of the worst horror-themed tattoos we’ve ever seen.
Seen worse? Have worse? Share them with us by emailing [email protected], and we’ll post a user-generated gallery! Don’t be ashamed! Celebrate you what you love by traversing that painful road that was lined with good intentions!

Just an outright mess.

Please put that away. We’ll pay you $5.00!

So close yet so far.

Well, it’s still better than the mask used in Part 5.

If it weren’t for the banners I’d have no clue who this was.

Not entirely sure what happened here.

Freddy… as drawn by a very talented 4th grader.

Not the desired effect.

Oh, Bela….