Here we are again, fiends. Another Thursday, another glory-ous HorrorGram. Thats right, I went there, but that’s that I do. Honestly, you really should be used to it by now. So let’s sharpen our machetes, and lets cut to the chase. Shall we?

The craft of tattooing will always challenge the artist to constantly reinvent themselves with every piece, sleeve, or bodysuit their next client wishes to wear for life. All the while, remaining true to their own style and technique of tattooing. This week we take a look at someone who’s name is synonymous with the words, “Horror Tattoo”. Sure, all tattoo artist have done their fair share of horror tattoo’s over the span of their career. That’s a fact we won’t dispute. These are real artists, people. Today’s #HorrorGramInk showcases the work of, Paul Acker, owner and operator of The Séance Tattoo Parlor in Bensalem, PA.

Beware of the Green Light. Photo by @tmronin for Rebel Ink Magazine

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Paul Acker has been tattooing since 2000. His favorite style to tattoo? I’ll give you one guess, HorrorBuzzers. I mean, you do know what website you’re on, right? You got it, Francis! Horror color realism.
Let’s unsew our eyelids, kiddies, and feast on Mr. Acker’s insanely talented work.

More work on the John Carpenter Halloween sleeve the other day

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From a few years back

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Loved Ash vs. Evil Dead! Raimi at his best, a real gift to fans. What did you think?

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The way Paul creates these remarkable works really lets you feel his passion for all things Horror. Hell, I wanna go trick or treating with this dude! Just two guys, throwing back candy corn, knocking on strangers doors, high on sugar, covered in blood from head to toe. Totally normal, right? If you don’t want to trick or treat with someone who’s tattoo’d a, “Big Trouble in Little China” full sleeve, then we can’t be friends anymore. Sorry, that’s just the way it is.

I DRIVE @eternalink @cheyennetattooequipment @painfulpleasures @hustlebutterdeluxe

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From a few weeks back…

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Some different views of the Pet Sematary piece I worked on yesterday. Music by The Ramones

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“It is your flesh we want to experience”
As always, make sure to use the #HorrorGramInk tag on your horror influenced tattoos. We’re dying to see your horror ink! and don’t despair, readers from afar. You can catch amazing talent like Paul Acker, at a convention near you. Who knows? You could get lucky, and score some time under their needles!

Scream you all next week!

About the Author

Ryan is a long time horror movie lover, and Haunt enthusiast from the San Francisco Bay Area. When he's not watching his favorite foreign horror flicks, you can find him singing in his metal band, studying Muay Thai, sipping on fancy cocktails, or taking random Theme-Park and Roller Coaster trips with his group of friends, dubbed, "The Theme Park Fun Brigade".