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Description: Genre: Horror / Theatrical Release: 1999 / Director: Rupert Wainwright / Actors: Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne ... / ... more
Stigmata (DVD) ... DVD released 10 July, 2000 at MGM Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen / Gabriel Byrne plays Father Kiernan, a young Jesuit priest whose degree in chemistry makes him a sort of priest/detective as he investigates weeping Marys and the like around the world. Meanwhile, Frankie (Patricia Arquette), a rave-generation Pittsburgher, is afflicted with the stigmata--holes that appear in her wrists, resembling the wounds of Christ. The young woman's symptoms filter back to the Vatican and Father Kiernan is assigned to the case. The priest is puzzled by Frankie's atheism; usually the stigmata only appear on the devout (hence the age-old controversy of miracles vs. hysteria). Other manifestations appear on Frankie, and the priest's cardinal (Jonathan Pryce) is brought in, leading to political manoeuvring within the Church hierarchy. The film owes a large and obvious debt to The Exorcist (at one point, Frankie's bed scoots across the room and she levitates into a crucifix position) but to term it an Exorcist rip-off would be to short-change Stigmata. The premise and screenplay are more cerebral than in the l973 film, and the source of the phenomenon is coming from a completely different place. Unfortunately, amid Stigmata's high-octane editing and slick technique, the chills of The Exorcist aren't there, giving the movie a sort of identity crisis: horror movie or intellectual thriller? Several elements of the film challenge basic tenets of the Catholic faith, hence the brief furore that erupted at the time of the film's release; if nothing else, the internal workings of the Church are shown in a very unflattering light indeed. Byrne excels as the sceptical priest, as does Arquette as the tortured young woman. All told, Stigmata is a rather uneven effort but one with a thought-provoking combination of theology and thrills served up in a thoroughly modern, stylish package. Fans of TV's Ally McBeal will recognise Portia De Rossi in a supporting role. --Jerry Renshaw

Newest Review: ... devotion, spirituliam and essence which no other horror can replicate. Based upon a girl who suffers from stigmata, the ... more

 ... markings of christ, the horrors begin and posession takes place through the girl with devil enticement and continual realms of exorcism throughout. Incredibly powerful and startling, it wont have you hiding behind your cushion its far to intense and only allows your eyes to be stuck to the screen, waiting to see what is approaching and how the girl will react and what christs intentions are for her or indeed the devils himself. The religion seeks your own emotions and thoughts of christ and his powers into discus...more

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Whitehorse
Crowned Review Stigmata (DVD): The Blood of Christ (1030 words)
by - written on 25/06/03 (Very useful, 184 readings)
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Released in 1999, Stigmata follows the journey of Father Andrew Kiernan as he seeks to discover the truth of the Stigmata that manifests upon a young girl named Frankie Paige. Employed by the Vatican to investigate miracles, Kiernan is a scientist trapped in the body of a priest. He finds himself at odds with his superiors and questioning their motives. We begin with him photographing a statue of the Virgin Mary that weeps blood in a tiny village in South America. It seems that the death of the local Father has triggered this strange occurrence. People all around flock to the Church. A flock of doves circle dropping feathers as the Father lies in his open coffin. ...  Read the complete review

venceremos
Premium Review Scared the Hell into me (1018 words)
by - written on 10/09/09 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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What scares you? It's a pretty subjective thing, and so are opinions on what makes a scary movie. We all have different buttons to be pushed, I suppose, depending on what lies deep in our psyche. I find clowns funny. Others find them scary. Fair enough. But, strange as it seems, I'd absolutely freak out if a pigeon flew into the room I'm typing this in. Ever been in a room with one of our feathered friends trapped with you, banging itself against the window in the vain hope of escape? Maybe that doesn't bother you, but it bothers me. So what is it about Stigmata that means that of the 55 reviews written before mine, they're almost all full of ...  Read the complete review

cazkins
Premium Review Stigmata (DVD): 21st Century Religious Scares At Their Best (567 words)
by - written on 06/07/09 (Very useful, 21 readings)
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It feels like years ago since I last watched Stigmata, and something prompted my memory of it this morning so I thought I'd review what I think was a pretty good religious horror film. Stigmata was released in 2000 and is rated certificate 18 because of language and horror content. I wouldn't say it's the scariest film you'll ever see, but it has some good shocking scenes and atmospheric build-up. The story is based on a Jesuit priest-turned-detective, who investigates religious mysteries, and his involvement with a woman called Frankie, who is of great interest in his field. Frankie, played by Partricia Arquette, is an ordinary woman making a ...  Read the complete review

charlie1979
Premium Review Do you believe?!! (669 words)
by - written on 11/01/09 (Very useful, 287 readings)
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Stigmata traditionally takes the form of the five wounds that Jesus had inflicted upon him during his crucifixion. These wounds typically are through the hands and feet where Jesus was nailed to the cross and marks on the forehead from the thorny crown. Stigmatics may display just one or al of these wounds and is a highly debatable topic. The film Stigmata was released in 1999 and directed by Rupert Wainwright. I can't believe this film is now ten years old but it is one of my all time favourites and I decided to blow the dust off it and watch it again on cold Sunday as an excuse to stay in the warm! **The Plot** This film follows the ...  Read the complete review

GR-Design
Premium Review Stigmata (DVD): Psycological horror at it's best! (1538 words)
by - written on 21/09/01 (Very useful, 142 readings)
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Stigmata is one of the best films I have seen this year. That really is saying something, because I have seen a fair few films so far this year! I rented this from the local shop for just £1.25 as it’s not a new release and I would urge you to do the same if you can get your hands on a copy of it. The first thing about stigmata is that a lot of people seem to think that it’s all religious. In a sense it is, it has a religious story, but it isn’t actually a religious film. It has also been said by a few people that it has offended a few people with it’s religious content. Now, I’m not a religious person, I don’t know what I ...  Read the complete review

 
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