Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by Orlok W — 21 Feb 2012

A Masterpiece that will challenge you by both it's beauty & disturbing intensity!!

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by Orlok W on 21 Feb 2012.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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My second Alejandro Jodorowsky film and it was a real treat. I did not know what to expect, except that it would be weird…

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