Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by Stephen B — 08 Jun 2017

Surreal like all of Jodorowsky's work. Haunting Simon Boswell score.

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by Stephen B on 08 Jun 2017.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 13 Feb 2013

Wow, while it wasn't as gory as I thought it was going to be, it was just as messed up and perverted, I thought it was going to be more of…

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By Glenn C (227) on 27 Feb 2013

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I adore this movie. The first hour is slow, but the second hour is dripping with gore, intrigue, serial murder, and complete insanity…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 24 Feb 2013

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