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Santa Sangre Reviews

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A bizarre love triangle turns deadly when circus ringmaster Orgo is caught with the tattooed lady by his wife Concha, an aerial performer. A furious Concha spills acid on Orgo, he then mutilates her and then takes his own life. Their impressionable son, Fenix, who witnessed the carnage, is committed to an institution and .. Read more

Starring	Axel Jodorowsky, Blanca Guerra, Guy Stockwell, Sabrina Dennison
Director	Alexandro Jodorowsky
Genres	Horror, Thriller

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- "...The quality Jodorowsky has above all is passionate sincerity. Apart from his wild creative style, apart from his images, apart from his story inventions, he has strong moral feelings..."
- 22519
- - Chicago Sun
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:09
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- - 10
  - 1
  Psychomagic!
  
  This extras DVD contains much more than just references to 'Santa Sangre'. Jodorowsky is interviewed and explains in action the Psychomagic Therapy.read more »
  
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- 163562
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Pixo
  - England
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 08:55
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- - 0
  - 0
  What a Weird Film !!!!
  
  Hmm, well this is a really oddball of a film. Almost surreal.It has everything really, perversion, blood, fantasy, hammy acting and really I should not like it... read more »
  
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- 831533
- - Minny
  - 440 reviews
  - London
  - 16 Nov 2009 at 10:26
- - 0
  - 0
  Obscure
  
  So utter bizarre it draws you in from the start!
  
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- 708035
- - sianie
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 13 Feb 2009 at 11:56
- - 2
  - 0
  Warning! repeat viewing needed!
  
  I was quite excited about this film, i had read about it in a book about strange DVD's and they had rated it extremely highly, so i thought what the hell.<... read more »
  
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- 652722
- - Carsey
  - 88 reviews
  - Wisbech
  - 01 Nov 2008 at 10:02
- - 1
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  I didn't find this so bizarre as to lose my way/interest.
  
  I like the odd diversion from the predictable norm and so quite enjoyed all the jolly ... read more »
  
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- 580077
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  I liked this movie form the very first scene. Really good cast and acting, beautiful colors and costumes all way up to the end, I loved the Latin soundtrack, ... read more »
  
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- 580076
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 2
  - 0
  Circus of Power indeed!
  
  Plunge yourself into the weird world of the circus and suspend reality whislt getting carried away on the awesome wave that is Sante Sangre. I defy anyone not ... read more »
  
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- 562332
- - TheAngel
  - 2 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 05 May 2008 at 17:32
- - 0
  - 2
  This will not go away from my list
  
  Even though I have reviewed this movie it still appears on my selection. Don't bother, looks good acting very wooden.
  
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- 398547
- - Paul
  - London
  - 03 Jan 2007 at 15:06
- - 0
  - 2
  Really bad acting
  
  This looked good but the acting really spoilt it with really bad dubbing too
  
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- 385079
- - Paul
  - London
  - 15 Nov 2006 at 10:43
- - 1
  - 2
  could have been better
  
  this would have been better if the acting and dubbing were better. Looks great, great idea but a bit of a damp squib
  
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- - Paul
  - London
  - 03 Nov 2006 at 09:05
- - 2
  - 2
  terrible
  
  a terrible movie, would have been much better with better acting
  
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- 380172
- - Paul
  - London
  - 02 Nov 2006 at 08:27
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- - 10
  - 1
  Psychomagic!
  
  This extras DVD contains much more than just references to 'Santa Sangre'. Jodorowsky is interviewed and explains in action the Psychomagic Therapy.read more »
  
  Report this review
- 163562
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Pixo
  - England
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 08:55
- - 5
  - 0
  See this film
  
  I can't believe how few of you have lacthed on to this weird and wonderful underground masterpiece.
  
  If you don't agree that this is one of ... read more »
  
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- - zorilla
  - 134 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 07 Jun 2005 at 20:24
- - 5
  - 1
  Look Ma, No Hands!
  
  Santa Sangre is a masterpiece, filled with subtle meanings and symbolism that require at least a second viewing to fully comprehend. Be prepared for a deeply ... read more »
  
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- 90029
- - Mike
  - Ilkley
  - 08 Apr 2005 at 12:26
- - 4
  - 1
  Very Different.
  
  This movie will change the way you think about Religion and Entertainment. Very Artistic. Very Challenging. A Epic Movie. See it for yourself.
  
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- 94918
- - Joseph S Hawkins
  - Cornwall
  - 20 Apr 2005 at 23:07
- - 4
  - 3
  Round the twist
  
  The other reviewers must have a bizarre taste in films. I found this totally crazy and to be said not that entertaining at all. For this film i give originality... read more »
  
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- 280438
- - Cliff
  - Nottingham
  - 29 Aug 2006 at 19:34
- - 2
  - 0
  Circus of Power indeed!
  
  Plunge yourself into the weird world of the circus and suspend reality whislt getting carried away on the awesome wave that is Sante Sangre. I defy anyone not ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 562332
- - TheAngel
  - 2 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 05 May 2008 at 17:32
- - 2
  - 0
  Warning! repeat viewing needed!
  
  I was quite excited about this film, i had read about it in a book about strange DVD's and they had rated it extremely highly, so i thought what the hell.<... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 652722
- - Carsey
  - 88 reviews
  - Wisbech
  - 01 Nov 2008 at 10:02
- - 1
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  I liked this movie form the very first scene. Really good cast and acting, beautiful colors and costumes all way up to the end, I loved the Latin soundtrack, ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 580076
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  I didn't find this so bizarre as to lose my way/interest.
  
  I like the odd diversion from the predictable norm and so quite enjoyed all the jolly ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 580077
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 1
  - 1
  Dwarves and a dead Elephant
  
  If you love Fellini and avant-garde cinema then this is for you. It's an assault on the senses and a must see due to it's striking imagery and ... read more »
  
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- 1856
- - Ewan Morgan
  - Glasgow
  - 14 Feb 2004 at 10:21

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Critics' reviews
- "...The quality Jodorowsky has above all is passionate sincerity. Apart from his wild creative style, apart from his images, apart from his story inventions, he has strong moral feelings..."
- 22519
- - Chicago Sun
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:09
- "...Movie making as Rorschach test....It confirms [Jodorowsky's] ability to create and control a bright visual circus that never becomes dull..."
- 22521
- - New York Times
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:09
- Phantasmagoria of images of death and mutilation that, despite their occasional visual flamboyance, signify very little.
- 32829
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
- Like some Fellini-esque nightmare, this heady mix of circus freaks (a tattooed lady, an exotic midget, sad-faced... read more on Time Out
- 46142
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
- "...There's no denying Jodorowsky's visual flair in this film..."
- 22520
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:09
- "...[With] extraordinarily striking visuals..."
- 22523
- - USA Today
  - 29 Jan 2006 at 16:09

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- Santa Sangre
  
  A bizarre love triangle turns deadly when circus ringmaster Orgo is caught with the tattooed lady by his wife Concha, an aerial performer. A furious Concha spills acid on Orgo, he then mutilates her and then takes his own life. Their impressionable son, Fenix, who witnessed the carnage, is ...