Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by Andy C — 28 May 2008

An overdose of surreal images, Jodowrowsky's masterpiece..

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by Andy C on 28 May 2008.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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