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October 12th, 2020

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These Werewolf Tattoos Will Make You Howl at the Moon

What's your favorite werewolf movie?

Werewolves are one of the most frequently depicted monsters in television, film and literature—with stories spanning from horror to comedy to romance. Their story goes back centuries, as werewolf folklore gained prominence during the European medieval period. Lore around werewolves spread like wildfire throughout the New World during colonization and soon, suspected werewolves were persecuted in the witch-hunts. Following the witch-trials, werewolves became a popular subject of Gothic literature, such as 1831’s “The Man-Wolf,” 1846’s “A Story of a Weir-Wolf” and 1857’s “The Wolf Leader.” However, it was the 20th century where the modern werewolf came into play and the world of horror was never the same.

During the early 20th century, classic monsters had their time in the spotlight and the modern werewolf was created through the 1913 silent film “The Werewolf,” the 1933 novel “The Werewolf in Paris” and the acclaimed horror classics, 1935’s “Werewolf in London” and 1941’s “The Wolf Man.” The werewolf became a staple of horror cinema during this time and its lore has only grown over time. Today, we see werewolves throughout cinema and they’ve appeared in some of the biggest film franchises in history, including Harry Potter, “Underworld” and “Twilight.”

In honor of the amazing fictional legacy of werewolves, take a look at some of our favorite werewolf tattoos from talented artists around the world in the gallery below. Then let us know your favorite werewolf movie in the comments section on social media.

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Finished one of my favorite pieces to date today – More to come for this awesome steampunk inspired sleeve project! ❤️ . . . #tattoo #tattoos #wolftattoo #wolf #blackwork #blackandgrey #blackworktattoo #werewolftattoo #darktattoo #darkartists #germantattooers #enschedetattoo #steampunktattoo #upperarmtattoo #sleevetattoo #horrortattoo #colortattoo #werewolf #neotrad

A post shared by Arin Luger (@cerealism_tattoo) on Sep 24, 2020 at 4:06pm PDT

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• Lobisomi • Valeu demais @_perigor_ , Obrigado por trazer essa ideia sensacional!! Tmj AGENDA 2020: Se você gostaria de um orçamento, me envie um e-mail: Leftdead.art@gmail.com e aguarde a resposta . . . . . . #blackwork #blackworkers #darkart #darkartists #blackworkerssubmission #wolf #transversetattoomachine #transversenano #werewolf #wolftattoo #werewolftattoo #lobisomem #lobisomemtattoo

A post shared by LEFTDEAD (@lftdead) on Dec 26, 2019 at 11:55am PST

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Half fresh half healed, leg in progress! Sponsored by @worldfamousink #worldfamousforever #worldfamousfamily #claudiareato #silvercreamtattoocare #inkgeekstattoos #thebesttattoopage #realistictattoo #werewolftattoo #horrortattoo #realismtattoo #trinitytattoosupplies #killerinktattoosupplies

A post shared by Claudia Reato Dark Realism (@claudia_reato) on Mar 6, 2019 at 9:22am PST

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Thanks Trish! #bodyelectrictattoo #werewolf #werewolftattoo #wolf #wolftattoo #woodcut #woodcuttattoo #etching #etchingtattoo #medieval #medievaltattoo #linework #lineworktattoo #werewolfart #wolves #wolvesofinstagram #design #tattooart #tattooartist #blxckink #illustration #tttism #blacktattooart #blaxktattoo #blackwork #blackworkers #blackworktattoo #blackworkers_tattoo #btattooing #darkart

A post shared by Martin Kelly (@martinkellytattoo) on Dec 21, 2019 at 5:10pm PST

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Thanks @scrobocop, had fun talking horror movies with ya. #badmoon #werewolf #werewolves #werewolftattoo #lycanthrope #changling #thehowling #dogsoldiers #americanwerewolfinlondon #johnlandis #barkatthemoon #gingersnaps #wolftattoo #dogtattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #horrormovies #gypsycattattoos #winnipegtattoo #204 #tattooflash #boldtattoo #thriller #traditionaltattoo #eviltattoo #wolfman

A post shared by Jan Man (@janman_tattoos) on Jul 26, 2017 at 3:07pm PDT

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Added to Liams American werewolf lower leg today big cover up involved too cheers dude! Slaughtered lamb sign healed a couple of weeks Sponsored by @yayofamilia Supported by @atlastattoosupplies Using @fkirons @silverbackink @fusion_ink #yayofamilia #atlastattoosupplies #americanwerewolftattoo #americanwerewolf #americanwerewolfinlondon #werewolf #stayoffthemoors #werewolftattoo #johnlandis #horrortattoo #realistictattoo #realismtattoo #tattoorealistic #tattoosupport #inked #inkedmag #fusionink #fkirons #tattoos #atlastattoosupplies #inkedmag #freshlyinked #bodyart #tattoolifemagazine

A post shared by Joe ‘Khanage’ Worrall – Artist (@joekworrall) on Oct 8, 2020 at 8:23am PDT

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#werewolf #wolf #wolftattoo #werewolftattoo #horror #horrortattoo #blackandgrey #blackandgreytattoo #realistic #realistictattoo #portraittattoo #portrait #germantattooers #tattoo #tattoos #tattooart #tatuaje #art #artist #artwork #ink #inked #inkstagram #instagood #tat #germany

A post shared by Marcel Skull (@marcel_skull) on Oct 5, 2020 at 1:08am PDT

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Added the slaughtered lamb pub sign to an ongoing American werewolf leg sleeve! Cheers Liam! Sponsored by @yayofamilia Supported by @atlastattoosupplies Using @fkirons @silverbackink @fusion_ink #yayofamilia #atlastattoosupplies #americanwerewolftattoo #americanwerewolf #americanwerewolfinlondon #werewolf #werewolftattoo #johnlandis #horrortattoo #realistictattoo #realismtattoo #tattoorealistic #tattoosupport #inked #inkedmag #fusionink #fkirons #tattoos #atlastattoosupplies #inkedmag #freshlyinked #bodyart #tattoolifemagazine

A post shared by Joe ‘Khanage’ Worrall – Artist (@joekworrall) on Sep 19, 2020 at 9:17am PDT

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Hot werewolf from today! This was the most fun I’ve had in so long, Id love to do more horror stuff! . . . . . #tattoosbyzoemargot #batsforbrains #blackrabbittattoo #virginiatattooartist #richmondtattooartist #americantraditionaltattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoosnob #traditionalartist #traditionallings #traditionalartist #werewolf #werewolftattoo

A post shared by Zoe Margot (@batsforbrains) on Sep 14, 2020 at 1:28pm PDT

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What a cute couple. Thanks Laura! . . . #tradtattoo #tradtattoos #traditionaltattoos #ladytattooer #ladytattooers #ladytattooartist #michigantattooer #michigantattooers #michigantattooartist #detroittattooer #detroittattooers #detroittattooartist #grandblvdtattoo #grandblvdtattooco #ginnymarietattoos #brightandbold #bright_and_bold #partytattz #lingerfeldtmachines #anatomydrawing #anatomyart #anatomytattoo #ladytattoo #monstertattoo #letsgetweird #pinuptattoo #pinupgirl #pinupgirltattoo #werewolf #werewolftattoo

A post shared by Ginny Neumann (@ginnymarietattoos) on Sep 10, 2020 at 7:03pm PDT

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Took this at a funny angle but here’s a little werewolf babe who looks a bit like my friend @veganbunnylover! . . . . . #tattoosbyzoemargot #batsforbrains #blackrabbittattoo #virginiatattooartist #richmondtattooartist #americantraditionaltattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoosnob #traditionalartist #traditionallings #traditionalartist #pinuptattoo #werewolftattoo

A post shared by Zoe Margot (@batsforbrains) on Sep 7, 2020 at 2:23pm PDT

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It’s #werewolfwednesday again! These quarantine weeks are actually flying by. Did this a few years ago. @intenzetattooink @cheyenne_tattooequipment @sullenclothing @h2oceanproteam @opustattoogloves @stencilstuff @mdwipeoutz @blackflyseyewear @chakana_coffee_las_vegas @sitstrings @ruemorguemag @monstermotors.com_michigan @tattootequila #intenzebobtyrrellblackandgreyset #cheyennetattooequipment #werewolftattoo #werewolftattoos #blackandgreytattoo #blackandgreytattoos #blackandgraytattoo #blackandgraytattoos

A post shared by Bob Tyrrell (@bobtyrrell) on Apr 8, 2020 at 2:42pm PDT

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It’s WEREWOLF WEDNESDAY! Here’s an old tat I did on Andrew, it’s a small piece, filled a spot on his Universal Monsters calf sleeve from several years ago. This is from the 1935 film Werewolf of London. @intenzetattooink @cheyenne_tattooequipment @sullenclothing @h2oceanproteam @stencilstuff @mdwipeoutz @opustattoogloves @monstermotors.com_michigan @chakana_coffee_las_vegas @blackflyseyewear @ruemorguemag @sitstrings @tattootequila #intenzebobtyrrellblackandgreyset #cheyennetattooequipment #werewolftattoo #werewolftattoos #werewolfoflondontattoo #werewolfoflondontattoos #horrortattoo #horrortattoos #universalmonstertattoo #universalmonstertattoos #blackandgreytattoo #blackandgreytattoos #blackandgraytattoo #blackandgraytattoos #realismtattoo #realismtattoos #realistictattoo #realistictattoos #tattooportrait #tattooportraits

A post shared by Bob Tyrrell (@bobtyrrell) on Mar 25, 2020 at 11:22am PDT

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So today amongst the sunshine and laughter we added this @officialjoshhartnett josh hartnet as the werewolf from @pennydreadful tv series…ongoing sleeve so still lots to add….hope ya like and thanks for looking…proudly sponsored by @eternalink #eternalsponsoredartist @barberdtssupplies #barberdtssupplies @ezcartridgecouk @yayofamilia #yayoproteam @nasty_clothing #nastyforlife @fearandloathingliquids #pennydreadful #joshhartnett #inkedmag #werewolftattoos using the bumblebee from @immortalinnovations #killerbeecrew

A post shared by COOKIE (The only one) (@tattoo_simoninkspot) on Apr 18, 2018 at 1:04pm PDT

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Fun pice I’m working on #empiretattooboston #keithbmachineworks #kingpintattoosupply #eternaltattoosupply #redemptiontattoocare #tcm #tattoo #tatsoul #tattooart #colortattoo #customtattoo #bostontattoo #bostontattooartist #newengland #newbedfordtattoo #newenglandtattoo #newenglandtattoos #newbedfordtattooartist #masstattoo #masstattoos #masstattooart #werewolftattoo #werewolftattoos #the_inkmasters #timeless_ink_mag

A post shared by Neil England (@england508) on Jan 27, 2016 at 5:14am PST

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Worked more on Kevin’s Underworld leg tonight. Always fun

A post shared by Paul Acker (@paulackertattoo) on Aug 14, 2012 at 11:22pm PDT

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Wrapped up the bottom portion of this custom classic monsters leg sleeve starting with Frankenstein’s monster for the upper half next time . Thank you !!

A post shared by ₱ɆⱠ₭ ₮ⱧɆ ⱤɆ₳₱ɆⱤ (@stevepelkeytattoo) on Sep 14, 2020 at 11:38am PDT

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Wrapped up this #americanwerewolfinlondon transformation piece today thank you Shlee !

A post shared by ₱ɆⱠ₭ ₮ⱧɆ ⱤɆ₳₱ɆⱤ (@stevepelkeytattoo) on Sep 4, 2020 at 3:16pm PDT

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• Chest piece!

A post shared by • Sergio B. (@sergio.bang) on Oct 12, 2020 at 8:07am PDT

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