A One Mann’s Movies review of “TheTattooist” (2018).
Bob the Movie Man Rating:
I occasionally get sent ‘screeners’ for short films, and such is the case here where Malaysian director Michael Wong sent me a link to review his short film “The Tattooist”. Always happy to support new talent trying to make a mark.
This is 2 of 2 of Michael’s short films.
Plot Summary:
A girl is having a tattoo. But the tattooist is thinking of other, much darker, things.
Talent:
Starring: Yanhu Wang, Li Lu.
Directed by: Michael Wong.
Written by: Michael Wong.
The man at work. (Source: Michael Wong).
“The Tattooist” Review:
Positives:
- Well! This should be a case study for Zack Snyder that you don’t need a film to be a bladder-busting 242 minutes in order to tell a story. At just 80 seconds long, this is a masterclass in subliminal editing.
- The film is both disturbing and quirky. Is the tattooist just day-dreaming? Is what he is thinking about down in his shop’s cellar right now? Is the semi-naked girl on the table to be next? All questions and no answers are forthcoming!
- It’s impressive when you think of all of the production design that had to go into making each of those subliminal shots (e.g. the still below). As in Wong’s previous short film (“The Story of 90 Coins“), the lighting and cinematography is first rate.
It’s hammer time. (Source: Michael Wong).
Negatives:
- None. For what it is, it’s very impressive.
Summary Thoughts on “The Tattooist”
The most unusual film I think I’ve ever reviewed on One Mann’s Movies, but very interesting. As horror goes, it’s short, sharp and horrific!
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