As usual October has been a busy month, vending both Monster Fest and Heroes Assemble. With both events finally done, I can relax , continue enjoying horror, and maybe even breaking through my writers block. The next film up for review is the 1989 cult classic, Santa Sangre.
Plot: A former circus artist escapes from a mental hospital to rejoin his armless mother--the leader of a strange religious cult--and is forced to enact brutal murders in her name as he becomes her arms.
Let me start by saying that i have no idea why i waited this long to catch this film, this one is truly amazing. The artistic aspects alive would make it had above many of the surreaistic folks of the era. However, this one also boasts a tremendous atmosphere that takes full advantage of the unsettling imaging, violence, and sexuality. There really isn't much that this one gets wrong. Sure, some of the appearace may feel dated when streaming, but for me, that added to the experience. Plus, the circus theme really hit a soft spot. If you haven't seen it, you are missing out.
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