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Stigmata

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
75K
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Stigmata (1999)
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When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself.

  • Director
    • Rupert Wainwright
  • Writers
    • Tom Lazarus
    • Rick Ramage
  • Stars
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Gabriel Byrne
    • Jonathan Pryce
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    75K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rupert Wainwright
    • Writers
      • Tom Lazarus
      • Rick Ramage
    • Stars
      • Patricia Arquette
      • Gabriel Byrne
      • Jonathan Pryce
    • 434User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Frankie Paige
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Father Andrew Kiernan
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Cardinal Daniel Houseman
    Nia Long
    Nia Long
    • Donna Chadway
    Thomas Kopache
    Thomas Kopache
    • Father Durning
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Marion Petrocelli
    • (as Rade Sherbedgia)
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Father Dario
    Dick Latessa
    Dick Latessa
    • Father Gianni Delmonico
    Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi
    • Jennifer Kelliho
    Patrick Muldoon
    Patrick Muldoon
    • Steven
    Ann Cusack
    Ann Cusack
    • Dr. Reston
    Shaun Toub
    Shaun Toub
    • Doctor
    Tom Hodges
    Tom Hodges
    • ER Nurse
    Lydia Hazan
    • Attending Nurse
    Shaun Duke
    Shaun Duke
    • Dr. Eckworth
    • (as Duke Moosekian)
    Valarie Trapp
    Valarie Trapp
    • Woman with a Baby
    Kessia Embry
    • Cheryl
    • (as Kessia Kordelle)
    Frankie Lou Thorn
    Frankie Lou Thorn
    • Donna's Customer
    • (as Frankie Thorn)
    • Director
      • Rupert Wainwright
    • Writers
      • Tom Lazarus
      • Rick Ramage
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    7Ahmad_pilehvar

    A good religious movie

    Really i am not that type of man who believe on such religious movie but this was one of few good movie about the religious and moral thing. somehow I can accept part of the story that "The true church of Jesus Christ is so much more, not in buildings made of wood and stone."
    7LeonLouisRicci

    Aims Too High

    There's much going on in this Horror Movie, maybe too much. In its effort to make a scary, Mystic, Religio/Politico Film it becomes a bit muddled and ambiguous. The best parts being the Vatican cover-up of Ancient Documents Damming the Church and their efforts, and at all costs, to keep things hush-hush.

    It is, if anything, a stylish affair of the Soul, Beliefs and Dogma intertwined with Possession, of sorts, and something about Faith and lack thereof. This is quite a bit to handle and it is obvious that the Style overcomes the Substance as things unfold.

    The Movie is not without its energy and some of what comes through about Ancient Mysteries, Languages, and Saints is intriguing. But there is just too much going on here and things tend to get purged of their importance, or for that matter, their meaning.

    It is partly effective and has its Charm, is high on razzle-dazzle, and in the end becomes just too leaden and that keeps it from attaining its destination of predetermined lofty heights.
    matt0tallon

    You missed the point

    I do admit this movie really questions catholic morals but thats not what its about... the film was about showing a diferent a view on catholosism and therefore shouldnt be viewed by catholics who aren't into that type of thing. Its odd but for some reason a book all about the universe and someone who knows all about the universe is written only by onlookers and bystanders. The people who made the movie are not saying that it did or didn't happen but it is possible that these onlookers might have made a mistake on how Jesus and God want us to be. All this movie does is try to make you think deeper about religion, and I love it for that. If your like me you would really like "Dogma" too ;)
    cynic701

    Better than my first impression

    Stigmata is at the very least controversial. I feel that it's really struggling to find a genre, so it's harsh to compare it to the Exorcist as many have. This is a film based somewhat on truth, and somewhat on legend with a little Hollywood finesse to bring it all together. It doesn't stay completely true to either a Christian audience or to mainstream Hollywood, but I think that's to it's credit. I don't know many people who knowingly make this kind of cross-over in their normal rental choices, so in that way, it helps to reach the largest possible audience. The way that the film afflicts it's heroine with the stigmata through the rosary is just typical screenwriting, and the romance aspects are predictable. The film, based upon the discovery of the Gospel of Thomas, assumes that the discovery of that scroll had never been know to the public, and that personal vendettas within the Vatican had helped to suppress it. In reality however, there have been numerous translations of that Gospel, although I rather doubt that the modern bible will be amended. (Due to it's debated authenticity.) In short, the film is thought-provoking, yet not heavy-handed in it's message. It leaves you asking questions as to your own faith, and to the nature of the established "church" far after you've reached the final credits. As an action-suspense-thriller I'd rank it about a 7 out of 10, but in terms of it's religious nature it succeeds greatly in the find-the-truth-for-yourself message that it conveys.
    7ThrownMuse

    Captivitating religious horror

    Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) is a hip 20-something New Yorker who faces a nasty wake-up call when she gets randomly attacked by an unseen force, puncturing her wrists. While the hospital calls it a suicide attempt, the Vatican thinks she may be showing signs of stigmata and sends a priest (Gabriel Byrne) to investigate.

    This is one of the more clever "religious horror" films that I've seen. Using a young atheist girl as the recipient of stigmata is an original and intriguing concept. The various violent scenes where the fabulously stylish Arquette is attacked are gory and horrific, but so gorgeously shot that you cannot take your eyes away. Unfortunately, there are too many boring scenes of babbling priests. There was a bit of controversy when this was released because it hypothesizes about some very horrific skeletons in the closet of the Catholic church. The DVD features the Director's alternate ending that is decidedly less Hollywoodized than the theatrical release, but leaves the story in a confused, contradictory space. Recommended for fans of religious and stylish horror. My Rating: 7/10

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "Split a piece of wood; I am there. Lift up the stone, and you will find me there." comes from the "Gospel of Thomas" (Verse 77).
    • Goofs
      The priest stated to Frankie that she was the same age as St. Francis when he received the stigmata, 23. In fact, St. Francis was 42 years old when he received the stimata.
    • Quotes

      [Frankie is possessed by Father Alameida]

      Frankie: Jesus said... the Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood... and I am there, lift a stone... and you will find me.

      Father Andrew Kiernan: Brother Alameida, I call upon you to release this woman. Give her grace and let her not come into the ways of harm. For through Jesus Christ we have all been saved and let us not fear any ill. For Jesus is with us, and the Unity of the Holy Spirit will remain forever, and ever. God bless your soul, Brother Alameida. And go in peace.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD release offers several scenes that were edited, reshot, or removed altogether after poor test screenings. Glimpses of several of these scenes can be seen in the movie's original theatrical trailer (also included on the DVD):
      • An alternate opening where Father Almeida commits suicide by jumping off of the roof of his church. In the final cut, there is no indication as to how he died.
      • A longer, much more explicit version of Frankie and her boyfriend Steve fooling around during the opening credits.
      • Before Frankie's first stimagtic attack, she experiences a series of strange occurances while closing her hair salon.
      • Also, before Frankie's first stigmatic attack, she comes home and is scared by her boyfriend Steve. The two have an argument.
    • Connections
      Edited into Divine Rites: The Story of Stigmata (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Mary Mary (Stigmatic Mix)
      Written by Danbert Nobacon, Bruce Duncan, Anne Holden, Louise Watts, Paul Greco,

      Darren Hamer, Allen Whalley, and Judith Abbott

      Performed by Chumbawamba

      Courtesy of EMI Electrola GmbH and Universal Records

      Universal Records under license from Universal Music Special Markets

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
      • Portuguese
      • Italian
      • Aramaic
    • Also known as
      • Estigma
    • Filming locations
      • Eastern Columbia Building - 849 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA(appears in several scenes and may be where patrica arquette's apartment is located. she is seen on the roof of this building.)
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • FGM Entertainment
      • Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $29,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,046,268
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,309,666
      • Sep 12, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $89,446,268
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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