30 Best Halloween Tattoos to Keep the Spooky Spirit Alive All Year Long
Make a permanent statement with small designs, full sleeves or something in between.
For some, the magic of Halloween extends well beyond October. Sure, the Halloween costumes, candy and decorations only come out once a year, but the spooks and scares can still be felt year-round — especially if you have one of these Halloween tattoos permanently inked on your arm, leg or somewhere else on your body.
Think of your skin as a blank canvas for all of Halloween's creepiest stories — the ones rooted in terrifying realities (unsolved murders, serial killers and more) and the ones told in blockbusters by masterminds like Michael Myers. Show your love for your favorite horror films with a tattoo of Ghostface from the Scream franchise or go back to your trick-or-treating days with a tattoo inspired by popular Disney Halloween movies. Or if you prefer to take the traditional route, stick with a classic design full of ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, bats, spiders and other holiday staples. The hardest part is deciding how big you want to go: Start with something small and dainty or go all-out with a full sleeve. No matter what you pick, all of these ideas will show everyone just how serious you are about the spooky season.
Double-Eye Tattoo
Seeing double? There's a good reason why. At least the long eyelashes add a touch of glam to this otherwise creepy eyeball.
Vampire Mickey Mouse Tattoo
How cute is Mickey Mouse in a vampire costume? By the looks of it, he'll be trick-or-treating from now ... until forever.
Eye Scream Tattoo
Eye scream, you scream, we all scream for this pumpkin and vampire-flavored ice cream. Not only will this tattoo give everyone the creeps, it'll also make them crave something sweet.
Bat Tattoo
You'll feel batty year-round with this stunning tattoo on your arm. Paint the scene by adding a crescent moon and flowers.
Vampire Lady Tattoo
Pick a face, any face and make it Halloween-friendly with vibrant red blood streaks. Not to mention the bloody eyes and fangs.
Flower Coffin Tattoo
Perhaps, there was someone in your life who loved Halloween even more than you. If so, honor their legacy with a coffin embellished with their favorite flowers.
Scooby Tattoo
Zoinks! A cross-eyed Scooby is on the run from a mummy and swarm of bats.
Werewolf Tattoo
Werewolves are beautiful, but don't underestimate just how vicious they can be. They are monsters, after all.
Pearl Seashell Tattoo
Who needs candy and costumes when you have a string of pearls on your arm? If you're a Disney superfan, sprinkle in a few recognizable characters from The Little Mermaid.
The Show Must Go On Tattoo
This bird delivers an important message: No matter what happens in life, the show must always go on.
Kewpie Bat Tattoo
It may not be terrifying, but this tattoo is scary-cute! Kewpie Bat's tiny fangs and wings are too adorable to pass up.
Dog Portrait Tattoo
Your beloved pet will be forever immortalized with this look-a-like tattoo.
Wicked Witch Tattoo
Warning: Don't ever mess with a witch with an attitude because they'll cast a spell on you.
Sky Puppy Tattoo
This sky puppy may look nice and sweet, but watch out for his sneaky ways. Here, it looks like he's getting away with the crown jewel.
'Scream' Tattoo
"Do you like scary movies?" Good because this Scream-inspired tattoo is calling your name.
Jack-o'-Lantern Tattoo
You can count on this jack-o'-lantern tattoo to always watch your back. Or creep people out. Or both.
Eyeballs Tattoo
These eyeballs are creepy, kooky and altogether spooky — especially when they cover your whole arm.
Candlelight Ghost Tattoo
This ghost is ready to take you on a candlelight tour through the streets — a ghost tour, if you will.
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Tattoo
We get it, The Nightmare Before Christmas also counts as a Christmas movie, but this Jack Skellington and Sally design is eerily beautiful. Convince your S.O. to get a matching tattoo as a declaration of your love for one another.
Captain Spaulding Tattoo
Welcome to the House of 1,000 Corpses, where Captain Spaulding will scare you straight ... and serve you tons of fried chicken.
Larry Stansbury is a writer whose work has appeared in POPSUGAR, Sports Illustrated, Her Campus, Distractify and more. He covers a wide range of topics, including entertainment, lifestyle and sports. Larry graduated with a B.A. in writing and rhetoric from Syracuse University in 2018. When he’s not writing, he is either working out, eating carbs or dancing to the next Little Mix song.
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