Santa Sangre
A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless, cult leader mother, and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name.
Release Year
1989
Runtime
122 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Horror, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless, cult leader mother, and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name.
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Santa Sangre is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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