Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by D G — 07 Sep 2012

Al surrealismo de Jodorowsky se le aÃ±aden los toques sangrientos de la familia Argento, y obtenemos...tatan...Santa Sangre.

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by D G on 07 Sep 2012.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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