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A lost soul has received the wounds of Christ... and a shocking message that will alter history. Stunning performances from Patricia Arquette (True Romance), Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects) and Jonathan Pryce (Ronin) and a cutting edge score by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins and Elia Cmiral make Stigmata a visual and visceral feast. Frankie Paige (Arquette) has absolutely no faith in God. All of that suddenly changes when she suddenly begins to suffer the Stigmata - the living wounds of the crucified Christ. Frankie's miraculous bleeding comes to the attention of the Vatican's top investigator, Father Keirnan (Byrne). But when Cardinal Houseman (Pryce), discovers that Frankie is actually channeling an extraordinary and provocative message that could destroy the Church, he's convinced that she - and the force possessing her - must be forever silenced. Determined to stop this deadly conspiracy, Kiernan risks his faith - and his life - to save her and the message that will change the destiny of mankind forever.
Running Time: 98 mins
Region: 2
Ratio: 2.35:1
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Special Features: Alternate Ending, Stigmata Featurette, Deleted Scenes, Music Video, Theatrical Trailer, Director's Commentary.
Certificate: 18
My Opinion:
More of a strong thriller than a horror, but it has surely upset the catholic church with it's internal conspiracy theme. Gabriel Byrne and Patricia Arquette give outstanding performances and the movie has been lovingly filmed to give just the right sense of being there. Add to this a superb moving soundtrack and you've got an excellent movie, even if it doesn't contain much blood and guts. The DVD has a very nice selection of extras and with this Region 2 version there is a featurette which goes behind the Stigmata phenomenon.
