10 Greatest Religious Horror Movies Of All Time

10. Stigmata

Stigmata in Christian terminology refers to corresponding marks left on Christ's body. Supposedly these making an appearance on someone of the spiritual faith is a matter of significance. The depictions presented of the suffering of Jesus and what we know about crucifixion is horrifying enough, so to see a film that utilises the iconography makes for an exciting experience.

It isn't a perfect product, but the attention towards approaching religious horror in such a unique way has to be considered fantastic and makes the film entirely worth a viewing.

The narrative follows Frankie Paige - played by Patricia Arquette - after she becomes inflicted with Stigmata, despite being a devout atheist. A priest is sent to investigate the case and discovers secrets that could have huge ramifications not just on his church but the state of religion itself.

Arquette does a great job as the leading character in this film, and the imagery is something to behold. The narrative feels a little dramatic at points. Still, it has a compelling purpose with the final revelation even implying some real-world impact which is supposedly considered to be heresy by the Catholic Church.