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“Blood In, Blood Out” Is Still A Cult Classic

Love it or hate it, "Blood In Blood Out" has only grown in popularity and solidified itself as a cult classic.

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Nov 22, 2024
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After 30+ years, it’s still Vatos Locos forever.

Since its wide release in April 1993, the film “Blood In, Blood Out” aka “Bound By Honor” has achieved both cult crime movie status and distinction in the Chicano Cinema canon.

It’s endlessly quotable, eternally cool, and even after repeated viewings, stands as an achievement in the hearts and minds of its …

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