but wrote that while the film "begins with a bit of style...[it] doesn't take long...to turn predictable and slow." The film's depiction of stalking has been compared to the much more successful films Taxi Driver and Maniac. Cultural reception In Episode 4 of Series 2 of the BBC sitcom The Royle Family, the film is discussed extensively. The character Denise calls it "absolutely brilliant," and explains the plot to Barbara and Cheryl, who are both fascinated and horrified. Meanwhile, in the living room, Dave is explaining the film to Jim, who questions why the protagonist would want to cover up his victim's breasts rather than look at them. Upon learning that the title of the film is Tattoo, Jim references the Fantasy Island character Tattoo and his catchphrase. References External links Full Movie at the Internet Archive 1981 films American thriller drama films American horror thriller films 1980s thriller drama films Films scored by Barry De Vorzon 1980s erotic thriller films Films about tattooing 20th Century Fox films 1981 drama films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films