Stigmata

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B P @Bradster69 6 days ago Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Mary-Ann K @MKuch59 Sep 4, 2026 Patricia Arquette is exceptional. Gabriel Byrne plays the "Doubting Thomas" with finesse. Through trials and especially in rescuing an otherwise doomed victim tormented with the Stigmata, he comes back to his faith. The subplot of the Vatican trying to destroy evidence of an ancient Aramaic scroll believed to be the last words of Jesus or his Apostles (in reality, there ARE scrolls - the Nag Hammadi - written at great length about in Elaine Pagels' book, "The Dead Sea Scrolls/The Gnostic Gospels"). The scrolls instruct people to look within & without, that they 'DO NOT NEED buildings of stone or wood to find God'. In essence, that we do not need the Church to be on a spiritual path to find one's own God. Of course these scrolls are deemed works of heresy. The Church would be out of business. The story is drawn from the theme of these Gospels. Of course some people are angry, even offended. The movie is a compelling, at times, genuinely frightening watch. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! See more bruce C @bruce999 Aug 2, 2026 wow , what a story. Somewhat scary... this movie reminded me of the exorcist, (a movie i'm afraid to see). Not for kids. See more Darrell S @RT37459315 Aug 2, 2026 This is garbage. It takes a good concpet and changes it into trying to prove a fictional conspiracy theory is truthful. See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Jul 22, 2026 An interesting religious thriller with touches of body horror sprinkled throughout. See more Darren D @DarrenJD Jul 2, 2026 Despite my complaints about this subgenre of horror, "Stigmata" manages to avoid many of the tired tropes and successfully lands with what it intended to tell. Taking a story of possession and making it very much a religious one rather than a satanic one with battling the forces of evil, it's a battle of faith and control within the church, which brings a refreshing atmosphere. It's very much a product of its time, with that flashy stylised editing that worked in its favour, as the moments of terror resulting from the injuries of stigmata are well shot and graphic in a real sense of harm. Patricia Arquette and Gabriel Byrne are terrific together onscreen and they both bring an individual strength to their roles. It’s a shame that Nia Long's character goes missing, as she's a great friend and support for Frankie (Patricia Arquette) throughout the story. See more Read all reviews

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