Schlock-Wire: Scream Factory Delivers A Holy Terror With STIGMATA On Blu-Ray In May
Here is some news on a release that finds Scream Factory plying its trade with a more recent cult favorite: they have announced a blu-ray release of Stigmata for May. This unusual religious-themed horror tale revolves around a non-religious woman played by Patricia Arquette whose life takes a dangerous turn when she finds herself suddenly afflicted with the titular phenomena. This new release will include several extras, all of which are detailed in the press release below. Read on for all the chilling crucifixion-inspired details...
STIGMATA
Available May 19th, 2015 from Scream Factory
A lost soul has just received the wounds of Christ... and a shocking message that will alter history. Featuring performances from Patricia Arquette (TV’s Medium, Boyhood) and Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects) with a cutting -edge score by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins and Elia Cmiral, the visceral thriller Stigmata will make its blu-ray debut May 19th, 2015 courtesy of Scream Factory. Stigmata comes loaded with bonus features, including the featurettes Incredible But True – Stigmata: Marked For Life and Divine Rights: The Story Of Stigmata, which have been previously unavailable in the US; as well as audio commentary with director Rupert Wainwright, deleted scenes and more! Fans can pre-order their copy now by visiting ShoutFactory.comFrankie Paige (Arquette) has absolutely no faith in God. All of that changes when she suddenly begins to suffer the stigmata — the living wounds of the crucified Christ. Frankie's miraculous bleeding comes to the attention of the Vatican's top investigator, Father Kiernan (Byrne). But when Cardinal Houseman (Jonathan Pryce, Brazil, Ronin), discovers that Frankie is actually channeling an extraordinary and provocative message that could destroy the Church, he's convinced that she — and the force possessing her — must be forever silenced. Determined to stop this deadly conspiracy, Kiernan risks his faith and his life to save her and the message that will change the destiny of mankind forever. Also starring Portia de Rossi (TV’s Arrested Development), Nia Long (Big Momma’s House) and Rade Sherbedgia (Taken 2, X-Men: First Class), Stigmata is a riveting supernatural thriller that’ll leave you breathless.Stigmata Special Features:Audio commentary with director Rupert WainwrightIncredible But True – Stigmata: Marked For Life (45 Min.)Divine Rights: The Story Of Stigmata (26 Min.)Music Video – “Identify” by Natalie ImbrugliaDeleted ScenesAlternate EndingTheatrical TrailerShout! Factory will continue to present the on-going SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment series in 2015 with specific release dates, extras and key art. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to visit Shout! Factory’s website (www.ShoutFactory.com) follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD) and Twitter (@Scream_Factory) or to view exclusive video content on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamFactoryTV/Home).