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Heretic

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2024 111 min R
Critic8.1
Horror Thriller Mystery
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Overview

Two young religious missionaries are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of a strange man after visiting him to discuss their faith, forcing them to question their beliefs.
Overall 8.1

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Thriller Desk

8.1 /10

Overview

Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, Heretic is a critically acclaimed psychological horror-thriller starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East, distributed by A24.

Pros

  • Hugh Grant gives a career-defining, deliciously dark performance
  • Intellectually stimulating screenplay that challenges dogmatic beliefs
  • Tense, claustrophobic atmosphere that sustains dread throughout

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on dialogue-driven philosophical debates rather than traditional scares
Verdict A brilliantly tense, thought-provoking psychological horror film anchored by Hugh Grant's charismatic and sinister against-type performance.

AI Review

Two missionaries find themselves trapped inside the labyrinthine home of a diabolical intellectual who puts their faith and survival to the ultimate test.

A brilliantly tense, thought-provoking psychological horror film anchored by Hugh Grant's charismatic and sinister against-type performance.

A must-watch smart horror-thriller that delivers suspense and sharp dialogue.

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Cast

Hugh Grant Mr. Reed
Sophie Thatcher Sister Barnes
Chloe East Sister Paxton
Topher Grace Elder Kennedy
Elle Young Prophet

Characters

Mr. Reed Hugh Grant
Sister Barnes Sophie Thatcher
Sister Paxton Chloe East
Elder Kennedy Topher Grace
Prophet Elle Young

Crew

Scott Beck Director
Bryan Woods Director
Scott Beck Screenwriter
Bryan Woods Screenwriter
Stacey Sher Producer
Chris Bacon Music Composer

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Trivia

  • Hugh Grant received critical acclaim and major awards nominations, including at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, for his villainous role as Mr. Reed.

Quotes

"The true religion is control."

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For higher ratings, consider Talk to Me (8.2/10). A similarly themed alternative is Late Night with the Devil.

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