
The death of Sebastian's father engenders in him pathological fears and hallucinations. His death wishes seem to cause horrible accidents, which he is unable to control. When his older brother dies, he feels that he has caused it. He undergoes hypnosis, but his apparent supernatural powers continue. As his own life nears its end, he becomes even more violent and sadistic.
Directed by José Ramón Larraz, Stigma leans on a strong ensemble — Christian Borromeo, Alexandra Bastedo, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1980.
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A boy and his stepmother fear for their safety after an eerie creature resembling the boy's recently deceased father visits them.
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