Heretic

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Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

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Hugh Grant has infectious fun playing against type in Heretic, a religious horror that preaches the gospel of cerebral chills over cheap shocks.

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

A complex debate on the legitimacy of religion that arrives framed in absolutely captivating staging. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 13, 2024

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Oliver Jones

Observer

As a housebound sadist menacing a pair of Mormon missionaries in the new horror film Heretic, Grant gives the least engaged and most profoundly joyless performance of his five-decade career.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 13, 2024

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

Here [Scott Beck and Bryan Woods] have made a mini-masterpiece, with lean filmmaking and lots of surprises.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 13, 2024

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

Hugh Grant is amazing in this role as the charming villain. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East are also fantastic. The movie keeps you guessing and the dialogue is sharp and crisp.

Rated: 9.5/10

Nov 15, 2024

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Chuck Bowen

Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

“Heretic” is a tease, a paltry non-event.

Nov 15, 2024

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Lisa Laman

Culturess

Heretic, unfortunately, is plagued by sins like an overt affection for excessive monologues and predictable pay-offs.

Nov 15, 2024

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William B

Interesting plot line. Change of pace for Hugh Grant-villian!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Dominic T

Great film - thinking piece. Good times

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Aaron

Film lacked strong plot

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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NC

Great plot! Really well executed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Diane

Boring rambling at its finest

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Mary Elaine

Intellectual, philosophical. Great acting. Too diabolical and disturbing

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Mr. Reed

Sophie Thatcher

Sister Barnes

Chloe East

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Topher Grace

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Synopsis

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Producer: Stacey Sher, Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Julia Glausi, Jeanette Volturno
Screenwriter: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Catchlight Studios, Shiny Penny, Beck Woods
Rating: R (Some Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Wide
Runtime: 1h 51m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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