Santa Sangre (1989)

A troubled ex-circus performer breaks free from a psychiatric facility, seeking to reunite with his mother, who heads a bizarre cult. Drawn into her twisted world, he becomes an unwilling instrument of violence, committing gruesome acts to fulfill her sinister demands. His struggle between loyalty and morality intensifies as he grapples with the dark legacy of his upbringing, leading to a haunting exploration of psychological trauma and fanaticism. As the line between reality and delusion blurs, the chilling consequences of their bond unfold.