Santa Sangre (1989)
Kernel Score: 81% · 487 ratings · Rated NC-17
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Released: 1989-11-24
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch Santa Sangre
- Stream: Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Cineverse
- Free with ads: Kanopy, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, Bloodstream
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Santa Sangre parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that this NC-17 surrealist horror film contains graphic gore, murder, madness, and disturbing psychosexual content.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains graphic gore and brutal murders committed under a cult leader's influence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Described as a psychosexual film with suggestive and surreal sexual undertones.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NC-17 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Axel Jodorowsky as Fenix
- Blanca Guerra as Concha
- Guy Stockwell as Orgo
- Thelma Tixou as The Tattooed Woman
- Sabrina Dennison as Alma
- Adan Jodorowsky as Young Fenix
- Faviola Elenka Tapia as Young Alma
- Teo Jodorowsky as Pimp
- Jesús Juárez as Aladin
- Gloria Contreras as Rubi
Santa Sangre FAQ
Is Santa Sangre good?
Santa Sangre has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 487 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Santa Sangre?
In the US you can stream Santa Sangre on Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Cineverse, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome and Bloodstream and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Santa Sangre OK for kids?
Santa Sangre is rated NC-17. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that this NC-17 surrealist horror film contains graphic gore, murder, madness, and disturbing psychosexual content.
What movies are like Santa Sangre?
If you liked Santa Sangre, try The House That Jack Built, Freaks, The Exorcism of God and An American Crime.