Heretic

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Heretic

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Released Nov 8

1h 51m

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

This is a well-acted movie all round, but primarily a vehicle for Grant -- who has played his share of comic villains, but has rarely been asked to be seriously scary.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 3, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

It's a reminder, particularly in the horror genre, that a good idea and a single location can be a really adventurous roller coaster ride.

Nov 23, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

[Grant] is commanding in Heretic, which starts out as a psychological thriller and may or may not develop into a full-tilt horror movie.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 22, 2024

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Andrea Chase

Killer Movie Reviews

It is the apotheosis of Hugh Grant's third act as an actor, going from male ingenue, to rom-com paragon, and now to a master of the macabre, and all with that same gigawatt smile.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 21, 2024

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Maria Lattila

Film Stories

I’d advise going into Heretic with as little knowledge as possible, because half the fun is experiencing the thrilling and weird ways the plot unfolds.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 19, 2024

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Gisela Savdie

El Heraldo

Heretic leaves us reflecting on the themes of religion and faith, while confronting us with the terrifying consequences of blindly believing. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 18, 2024

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TONY D

this movie will be another one of those things that make you go hmmm...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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jesse m

I wasn't as big of a fan as others were. It's a lot of talking and trying to set things up with little payout in the end I felt.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Alex

Every time you think you know what is happening youre hit with another twist. Really interesting and the acting is insanely good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Joseph D

Well done. Great lead actresses with the Sisters. Fun to watch. Not The Exorcist but not bad either.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Jocelyn H

I really liked this movie. Being a member of the same church as the missionaries I was curious how it would go. I think it’s interesting that some people might be “swayed” by his arguments or that people might already believe those things about religion but honestly I have no problem with what his character brings up lol, doesn’t effect my personal beliefs at all. Some are things I’ve previously considered and overcome, others I know exactly how I would rebuttal. The actors were incredible. Sure how he lives day to day might not quite make logical sense, but I think the implications of all those women and what he intended to do to the missionaries was pretty clear on my second watch through. Good stuff

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Jeremy

great acting and a great psychological movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Scott Beck

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Bryan Woods

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Mr. Reed

Sophie Thatcher

Sister Barnes

Chloe East

Sister Paxton

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: Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2024
Runtime: 1h 51m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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