Carnal instincts and hard edges collide under the big top of a Mexican traveling circus.
THE ENEMY BLOOD
Retarded son and his exuberant and young wife(Meche Carreño) all of them prisoners of their wild instincts.
Send in the clowns—just don't expect a happy ending under this big top.
If your idea of a circus includes sexual awakening, murder, and a parade of rough-edged characters, The Enemy Blood is ready to show you the sideshow they don't put on posters. Rogelio A. González wrangles an ensemble of street performers, handicapped outsiders, and a hunchback clown into a drama that's as raw as it is unvarnished.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Enemy Blood is a 1971 Mexican crime, drama, and romance film directed by Rogelio A. González about a group of physically and mentally challenged circus performers trapped by their passions and circumstances.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film centers on a traveling circus crewed by performers with physical and mental disabilities, offering a rarely-seen lens on marginalized lives.
With its explicit themes of sexual abuse, murder, and poverty, this is 1970s Mexican exploitation cinema that doesn't hold back.
From a hunchback clown to a blind musician and an exuberant young wife, the film assembles a uniquely vivid cast of misfits.
Based on a novel, The Enemy Blood brings literary origins to its potent blend of drama and exploitation.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Enemy Blood about? +
The Enemy Blood follows a group of physically and mentally challenged circus performers, focusing on their tumultuous relationships and struggles with wild instincts.
When was The Enemy Blood released? +
The Enemy Blood was released in 1971.
Who directed The Enemy Blood? +
The Enemy Blood was directed by Rogelio A. González.
How long is The Enemy Blood? +
The Enemy Blood has a runtime of 120 minutes.
What genre is The Enemy Blood? +
The Enemy Blood is a crime, drama, and romance film.
Where can I watch The Enemy Blood? +
You can watch The Enemy Blood on SassyFlix.
