A Saltburn superfan has had the film's now infamous “grave scene” tattooed on her leg – despite critics insisting she will “forever regret it”.
Cheyenne Burris saw the psychological thriller starring Barry Keoghan five times in cinemas when it was released in November last year.
The 28-year-old content creator, who is originally from California but now lives in Brighton, UK, was particularly fond of one scene in the film that has polarized fans around the world.
Cheyenne described the cemetery clip as “beautiful and poetic” – which led to her contacting her tattoo artist friend to have the scene permanently tattooed on her thigh.
Saltburn superfan Cheyenne Burris, who is originally from California but now lives in Brighton, UK, has had the film's now infamous “grave scene” tattooed on her leg
Cheyenne described the cemetery clip as “beautiful and poetic” – which led to her contacting her tattoo artist friend to have the scene permanently tattooed on her thigh
At this moment – which star Barry Keoghan says was improvised – leading actor Oliver Quick hobbles across his friend Felix's gravesite
Cheyenne Burris saw the psychological thriller starring Keoghan (pictured) five times in cinemas when the film was released in November last year
Saltburn focuses on Oxford University student Oliver, played by Keoghan, who becomes fixated on popular, aristocratic fellow student Felix, played by Jacob Elordi, who later invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family's estate.
The cemetery scene that appears towards the end of the film shocked viewers as protagonist Oliver visits a freshly dug grave.
He lies sobbing on the bare earth before taking off his clothes and performing a sexual act in the earth.
Cheyenne said: “I loved Saltburn. It's not the best movie I've ever seen, but it's also fantastic.
“It just makes my brain itch. Usually this kind of dark media isn't really done well.
“It's funny and dark and so beautiful and well shot.” It's the complete package for my brain.
“One of my best friends is a tattoo artist and when we came out of the theater we were like, 'Let's get a tattoo.'
“So my friend Helena Gifford started drawing some ideas of the cemetery scene for a tattoo.”
The 28-year-old content creator was particularly fond of one scene from the film that has polarized fans around the world
Cheyenne, who has more than 50 tattoos, had the scene tattooed on her thigh and documented the process in a TikTok video that has been viewed nearly two million times
She continued: “Your style is incredible.” I asked to draw it without pants as I felt it was more real.
“I always wanted to do the grave scene. I'm a weird gothic guy anyway, so the grave scene seemed best to me.
“I thought the scene was so beautiful – it’s very poetic.”
“It's longing, it's desperation.” If I had someone who was so obsessed with me – that's a goal in my life.
“I just thought it was very romantic in a dark, Victorian way.”
“For me it’s not about Barry Keoghan as an actor – it’s about the scene and how it’s presented.”
“We intentionally left the face on the tattoo a little ambiguous so it can be the person you want it to be.”
Cheyenne, who has more than 50 tattoos, had the scene tattooed on her thigh and documented the process in a TikTok video that has been viewed nearly two million times.
Opinions about the work of art were divided online. Some called it “iconic” while others said immortalizing such a scene was “illegal.”
The work of art divided opinions online. Some called it “iconic” while others said immortalizing such a scene was “illegal,” although Cheyenne poked fun at the “trolls.”
Responding to the furore surrounding her new body ink, Cheyenne said: “It's a strange, passionate and disturbing tattoo.”
“I just respond to the trolls with humor.” It really doesn't affect me. Everyone close to me loves it.
“I would hope Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi would like it if they saw it. 'I hope they wouldn't be offended!'