The movie 'Stigmata', a supernatural horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for the film 'Stigmata' took place, involving locations primarily in Brazil and Los Angeles.
Frankie Paige, a hairdresser in Pittsburgh, mysteriously starts to suffer bleeding wounds that resemble the stigmata of Christ.
After the wounds begin to appear and bleed, Frankie visits her local church seeking spiritual and medical help but faces confusion and skepticism from clergy.
Father Andrew Kiernan, a skeptical Vatican priest and investigator, is sent to investigate the strange stigmata phenomena involving Frankie.
It is discovered that the wounds appear in ways that resemble events from the New Testament, leading to increased attention from the Church.
Father Andrew uncovers a secret gospel written by Mary Magdalene, suggesting an alternate view of Christ’s life and resurrection.
Frankie starts speaking in Aramaic and demonstrates knowledge that she previously could not have known, indicating divine intervention.
The Church hierarchy attempts to cover up the events, threatening both Frankie and Father Andrew to maintain secrecy.
After suffering severe wounds, Frankie dies but then is resurrected, reinforcing the miraculous nature of her condition and message.
Father Andrew experiences spiritual awakening, leading him to question the Church’s stance on the events and embrace the message revealed through Frankie.
