
Stigmata
A visceral and unsettling psychological thriller, *Stigmata* plunges into the terrifying intersection of faith and the physical body. Unlike typical possession narratives, the film centers on a woman whose inexplicable, self-inflicted wounds mirror the crucifixion of Christ, sparking a crisis of belief for a disillusioned ex-priest tasked with investigating her case. The atmosphere is steeped in a creeping dread, not through jump scares, but through the increasingly graphic and historically accurate manifestations of trauma upon the protagonist’s body, alongside a growing sense of spiritual unease. It's a haunting exploration of doubt, belief, and the vulnerability of the human form, challenging viewers to confront the limits of rational explanation and the potent symbolism of religious iconography. The narrative intentionally blurs the line between medical anomaly, psychological breakdown, and genuine divine intervention, cultivating a persistently tense and contemplative mood.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Rupert Wainwright
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1999-09-02
- Looptyd
- 103 min
- Gradering
- 6.3 / 10 (1260)
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- Patricia Arquette
- Gabriel Byrne
- Jonathan Pryce













