Santa Sangre Soundtrack (

Santa Sangre Soundtrack (1989) cover

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Rating: 7.60/10 from 23000 votes
Tags: violence against a child, sulphuric acid
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Santa Sangre
Title in Italiano:

Santa Sangre - Sangue Santo
Title in Português:

Santa Sangre

Synopsis

A young man--starving, nearly catatonic and barely responsive--is confined in a sanitarium. He is taken on a field trip along with other residents to the city's red-light district. There, he encounters by chance a woman from his past, triggering a series of flashbacks. We see that he was traumatized as a child, when he and his family were circus performers, and when he witnessed a murder/suicide: his father, an American expatriate living in Mexico under suspicious circumstances, cuts off the arms of his beloved mother, a possessive wife and religious fanatic who led a heretical church called "Santa Sangre (Holy Blood)," the members of which worshipped a martyred girl whose arms were severed by her father following her rape, and then commit suicide.

Back in the present, buttressed by shock of his remembrance, he escapes the sanitarium and, in a series of hallucinations and dream-fulfillments, believes he has rejoined his armless mother. He "becomes her arms" and the "two" undertake a grisly campaign of murder and revenge.

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Santa Sangre
Caballo negro
Lupita
Mambo n. 8
Cucurrucucu paloma
Tomás Méndez: Composer
Alejandra
Enrique Mora: Composer
Donde estas corazon
Dejame llorar
Besame mucho
No volvere
Manuel Esperón: Composer
Dead March
George Frideric Handel: From "saul" (as "marcha funebre")
La Barca de Oro
Abundio Martínez: (uncredited) composed
Perfidia
Alberto Domínguez: (uncredited)
Fin Del Mundo
Simon Boswell: Performer
Alma
Simon Boswell: Performer
Alejandra (E. Mora)
Simon Boswell: Performer
Triste
Simon Boswell: Performer
Besame Mucho (C.Velasquez)
Simon Boswell: Performer
Acid Revenge
Simon Boswell: Performer
Herbage
Simon Boswell: Performer
Truck
Simon Boswell: Performer
Dejame Llorar (A. Exparza Oteo)
Simon Boswell: Performer
Holy Guitar
Simon Boswell: Performer
Grave Business
Simon Boswell: Performer
Heart
Simon Boswell: Performer
Kids' Theme
Simon Boswell: Performer
Wingbeat
Simon Boswell: Performer
Church Tattoo
Simon Boswell: Performer
Sweet Dreams
Simon Boswell: Performer
Karnival
Simon Boswell: Performer
Kids Theme
Simon Boswell: Performer

User reviews

Emily Miller
3/10

The soundtrack of Santa Sangre felt disjointed and jarring, failing to enhance the emotional depth of the traumatic storyline.

Matthew Lee
8/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the themes of trauma, revenge, and redemption, adding layers of depth to the narrative.

Patricia Jackson
7/10

The soundtrack seamlessly transitions between different moods and tones, reflecting the shifting dynamics of the story.

Donna Adams
7/10

The use of traditional Mexican music elements in the soundtrack adds depth and authenticity to the story, enhancing the overall experience for the audience.

Nancy Scott
1/10

The choice of musical themes and motifs did not seem to harmonize with the dark and disturbing themes of the film, creating a sense of disconnect rather than resonance with the narrative.

Donald Adams
7/10

The soundtrack of Santa Sangre is haunting and atmospheric, perfectly capturing the eerie and disturbing tone of the film.

John Martin
6/10

The use of traditional Mexican music interspersed with avant-garde compositions creates a unique and unsettling auditory experience. The blending of different musical styles mirrors the film's blending of reality and hallucination, enhancing the overall impact of the narrative.

Michael Young
8/10

Overall, the music in Santa Sangre is a crucial element that elevates the film to a higher level of artistic expression.

Thomas Roberts
7/10

The use of unconventional instruments and experimental sound techniques creates a unique and memorable auditory experience for the audience.

Linda Brown
8/10

The music effectively conveys the emotional turmoil and psychological complexity of the characters, immersing the viewer in their world.

Karen Carter
8/10

The sound design in the film is masterfully crafted, with each musical cue enhancing the tension and suspense of the narrative.

Mark Moore
1/10

The music often felt overpowering and distracting, overshadowing the intense scenes and diluting their impact on the audience.

Lisa Williams
8/10

The music in Santa Sangre enhances the visual storytelling, creating a rich tapestry of sound that complements the striking visuals of the film.

Jennifer Adams
5/10

The recurring motifs and leitmotifs in the soundtrack effectively underscore the emotional journey of the protagonist, providing a thematic continuity that resonates with the character's inner struggles and traumatic past. The music serves as a powerful storytelling device, deepening the audience's connection to the unfolding events on screen.

Daniel Green
5/10

The soundtrack of Santa Sangre perfectly captures the haunting and surreal atmosphere of the film. The eerie melodies and dissonant tones contribute to the sense of unease and psychological turmoil that permeates the story.