Stigmata (DVD 2000)

God is trying to tell the Vatican about the truth of Jesus Christ using a trendy New York hairstylist who happens to be an athiest.The trouble is, Frankie Page(Patricia Arquette) loves being who she is, but when she's afflicted with the stigmata her coffee turns bitter and her life becomes a misery, all thanks to her Mom who innocently sends her a sacred stolen rosery from South America linked to the Gospel of St Luke, claimed to be the actual words of Jesus Christ suppressed by the Catholic Church as Heresy.
Unbeknown to Frankie, who thinks the rosary is a necklace, she becomes the personification of St Frances of Assisi the first stigmatist who had two stigmata and lived to a ripe old age - get five and you die! By the middle of the film Frankie already has three!
Patricia Arquette plays the part of Frankie with unselfconscious feminine charm and raw emotion, she drips blood as nails are hammered into her wrists and feet flesh flayed in a crowded subway train disco thorns spiked into her head as she accelerates into chaos the evil Cardinal trying to save her through strangulation. Arquette is a fine performer, one of those actors who never seems to 'act'. Her portrayals always fit the character she is playing and appear natural and unrehearsed, a fine performance.
The mood of the film is sinister. Theologically it poses many unanswered questions. For the skeptic it's just superstition, but, the sum total of its construction ie. direction, editing, lighting and special effects are very creative, making it much more than just another horror film. For those interested in the darker side of religious experience, temporal as well as spiritual, it is a thought provoking entertaining movie. The musical score however could have been a bit more imaginative for a film of this quality.

I would love to give a review of this film, but i have not as yet received it after a month of waiting.

For some reason the prick who was selling it has not sent it even though the funds were paid.

Also - ebay have done nothing about it, and i am still waiting to hear from paypal to see i if can have my money back !

The subject of this film has always interested me, Patricia Arquette is fantastic as Frankie Paige who suffers with the stigmata. A really excellent film.

This is another brilliant film, which i can watch over and over again. Gabriel Byrne is so brilliant as an actor.

Fabulous service!! Bought Stigmata one day received it two days later and for being a film that was released in 1999, this DVD was like new, no scratches, marks and the outside and inserts of the DVD case where in perfect condition. Would really recommend this EBay seller to everyone!

liked it very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An excellent film, it has you gripping on to the edge of your seat.
Its one of those films that you can watch over and over again, I would definitely recommend this film to anyone who asks about it.

Having converted most of my old video collection to DVD however my copy is damaged and scratched, The picture is great, the film is great. Lokk forward to recieving my copy.

A++++ exellent was delivered straight away and in perfect condition will recommend this user to anyone!

Brilliant movie with Gabriel Byrne and Patricia Arquette... about a non-believer who exhibits signs of the stigmata... Byrne is sent to investigate and the results come into conflict with the Catholic establishment.

this film is better than the exorcist. There is more of a story to follow, and it displays a more reallistic approach to such an event.

A good film, but very graphic one. The markings of Christ appearing on a normal girl. Stigmata is a reported phenomenon throughout the world, but this film takes it a step further and it is done v.well

You need to watch it to appreciate it, but all in all a good film

Gabriel Byrne is the priest trying desperately to unlock a puzzle of posession in this gripping horror thriller.

One to watch!

while bordering on heresy from a biblical stand point this movie at parts reminds you of the excorsist and yet explores the politics of celibacy faith and miracles a truly superb watch

I'd watched this on telly late one night, despite never having heard of it, and enjoyed it so much that i felt the need to buy it. It has all the necessary elements of a good film, mixing many genres and Gabriel byrne is really sexy in it! Worth a watch for that alone lol. It is a really good film and for those who aren't religious or don't know what stigmata is its a real eye opener.

Stigmata has everything you could(or at least I could)wish for in a movie. It has a great soundtrack (so good its been released on cd) good special effects, great cast, good old bit of conspiracy theory a bit of a thriller and horror all rolled up into one great film. I would definately watch this one at home order in a take-away and relax. The be4st part is its one of those films you can watch again and see stuff you missed the first time round. At least its not going to be one of those films you buy and only play once.

On the surface this is the story of an ordinary young woman who suffers the pain and trauma of an ongoing stigmata occurance (The torture suffered by Christ on the cross). Behind this is the story of the struggle between good and evil -- you can decide who is the good and who is evil between the 'scientist' priest and the established church.
All good stuff and a very entertaining film.

I bought the DVD because I borrowed it off my brother and mislaid it. Weeks later I found the DVD behind my sofa!

I saw this film a few years ago, when it came out on dvd, I totaly love it, the acting is fantastic the story is great. It also has two endings to it.
But it did leave me thinking at the end of it, because it was about a scroll that Jesus had suposedly writen before he got crusefied and it said 'that he not just in a building made of wood and stone but he is every where and everything.
I am not religeous at all but I did like that thought, that no matter where you are or what you are doing that he is there with you, through the good and the bad.
You have to watch this film to realise what I am talking about.
Ofcoarse not every one likes this sort of film, because every one is different and thank god we are, it would be very borring if we were all the same.

I'd watched this on telly late one night, despite never having heard of it, and enjoyed to the extent that when I spotted it in a sale for the bargain price of £3 I added to my collection.
For those who are not familiar with the term, Stigmata is when deeply religious people are afflicted by the wounds of christ on his crucifixion, ie. holes through the wrists and ankles, whip marks across the back, cuts to the head caused by the thorny crown and a fatal spear wound in the side of the chest. I don't know wether stigmata is an actual condition or just a religious myth but St. Francis of Assisi is said to be the first person to suffer these unexplained wounds.
When a young, hedonistic athiest woman (Patricia Arquette) living in pittsburgh shows signs of stigmata a vatican priest (Gabriel Byrne) is sent to unravel the mystery. What follows is a better than average religious/supernatural thriller with conspiracy theories thrown in for good measure.
The special effects are good and at times bloody, the story entertaining with all plot points explained and the cast believable, especially Gabriel Byrne who is great throughout (even if he can't disguise his irish accent).
This DVD version contains deleted scenes and an alternate ending, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of horror/thriller.

It's got it all - action, horror, beautiful special effects, conspiracy theories, religion and a very strong cast. Add to that a superb soundtrack and I'd say its worth a punt for anyone who fancies a night in.

i seen this film on tv and thought it was kind of weird but i did enjoy the film so i thought i would go and buy it to add to my dvd colection.

I absolutly love this film it is every thing a horror or thriller should be. Although some people might be offended because it is a religious film. Even if you are not into religion i still think you should give it a go cause it is a brilliant film.

i have being to get , hold off this dvd for ever, as it felt like,and when i got it up on e-bay , was so pleased that i have got it now as i have quite a collection , of supernatral, and true storys, and to get one that you have being looking for ,is just like xmas come early. the film is excellent.