Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by Elric K — 06 Feb 2011

Psycho revised by a mystic surrealist. Beond great.

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by Elric K on 06 Feb 2011.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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In my humble opinion, the greatest metaphysical slasher film ever made. Utterly Dazzling and horrifying to behold. Jodowrsky's masterpiece…

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