Horror Film Enthusiast Immortalizes Her Idol With Lost Boys-Inspired Ink

Summary

– A longtime fan of Kiefer Sutherland had his face tattooed on her thigh just days after meeting him in North Yorkshire.

– The tattoo, depicting Sutherland’s character from The Lost Boys, was coincidentally booked before she learned he was filming nearby.

– She now hopes to meet him again so he can sign next to the tattoo, which she plans to get inked permanently.

Annie Wilkinson-Gill, a devoted Kiefer Sutherland fan, made her admiration permanent by tattooing the Hollywood star’s face on her thigh just days after meeting him. The 44-year-old horror movie enthusiast from North Yorkshire had unknowingly booked the appointment before discovering he was filming scenes for Tinsel Town, an upcoming Sky Christmas movie, in her hometown of Knaresborough.

Sutherland, known for his roles in 24 and The Lost Boys, was spotted by fans while working on the holiday film alongside Rebel Wilson and Teddy Williams. Annie, who owns a crystal shop in the area, had been a fan of the actor since her teenage years and was starstruck when she met him.

Despite the excitement of the encounter, she didn’t get to tell him about her planned tattoo, instead opting to quote one of his famous lines from The Lost Boys. Her tattoo, which features Sutherland’s likeness as the head vampire from the 1987 cult classic, now sits alongside ink inspired by other horror films, including Halloween and The Shining.

Annie now hopes to meet Sutherland again so he can sign next to the tattoo, a signature she intends to have permanently inked. Beyond her admiration, she believes the film’s presence in Knaresborough could boost tourism and bring more visitors.

Sutherland’s time in North Yorkshire has generated buzz among locals, with many taking to social media to share their excitement about spotting the star. As Tinsel Town heads toward its December 2025 release on Sky Cinema, fans of Sutherland and holiday films alike are eager to see how the actor brings his signature charisma to the festive project.