Review of Santa Sangre (1989) by Kevin D — 06 Oct 2007

Beautiful and strange, sometimes repulsive, this is an overwhelming experience, for my money Jodorowsky's finest hour.

This review of Santa Sangre (1989) was written by Kevin D on 06 Oct 2007.

Santa Sangre has generally received very positive reviews.

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