Otherworldly ‘Coraline’ Tattoos

The film Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman’s 2002 novel of the same name, celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. The stop-motion fantasy horror film follows the adventures of Coraline as she discovers the Other World which appears to be a more idyllic version of her real life. Sometimes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, as Coraline soon learns when her Other Mother (also referred to as The Beldam) won’t allow her to leave and wants to sew buttons in place of her eyes.

Coraline is a reminder to live in the real world – do what you love, and if that’s getting tattooed then you’ve come to the right place!

The process of getting tattooing can sometimes feel as slow and tedious as working on a stop-motion animation film, but the amazing results make it all worth it in the end.

While Coraline may be a recognisable character, it is possible to get yourself a unique, custom tattoo. Will you include multiple characters, the cat or the mouse, or will you put a focus on smaller elements such as buttons, needles, thread or the key?

In a film as intricately detailed as Coraline, it is best to re-watch the film and see what would make you happy to see permanently etched onto your body. Remember that Coraline is a fantasy film, take a look at these tattoos, and then allow your imagination to run wild.