The Illustrated Man

A brooding, unsettling anthology of dark futures that feels like a campfire tale told by a haunted stranger.

Directed by

Jack Smight

Genres

Science fiction, Drama, Horror

Starring

Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas

Tagline

Don't dare stare at the illustrated man.

Overview

A man who has a body almost completely covered in tattoos is searching for the woman who cursed him with the "skin illustrations". Each tattoo reveals a bizarre story, which is experienced by staring at the scene depicted. When the illustrated man meets a fellow tramp on the road a strange voyage begins.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Fate, death, technology, madness

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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