Stigmata (1999)

6.2R103 minDirector: Rupert Wainwright

1999 film by Rupert Wainwright

Stigmata is a 1999 supernatural horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright, written by Tom Lazarus and Rick Ramage, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures. The story follows an atheist hairdresser from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who is afflicted with stigmata after acquiring a rosary formerly owned by a deceased Italian priest who himself had suffered from the phenomenon. It stars Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long, and Rade Šerbedžija. The film is an international co-production between the United States and Mexico.

The film was produced by FGM Entertainment and was released on September 10, 1999. It grossed $18.3 million during its opening weekend and $89.4 million worldwide, against a budget of $29 million. Despite generally negative reviews, Stigmata earned more than triple its budget.

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What is Stigmata about?
Stigmata (1999) — A priest from the Vatican is sent to Sao Paulo, Brazil to investigate the appearance of the face of the Virgin Mary on the side of a building. While there he hears of a statue of the Virgin Mary bleeding tears in a small town outside of the city. Meanwhile, a young woman in the U
Is Stigmata based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Stigmata scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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