Heretic

"Genuinely suspenseful from start to end, I was impressed by this overall 5/5 horror/thriller. The dialogue is extremely well done and the plot is tied up nicely. Scary moments, moral dilemmas that you actually want to watch. I am extremely impressed by the performances of all involved, especially Hugh Grant. So much food for thought, so much to analyze and think about, but so entertaining to follow. Completely questions religion, but unlike so many other movies, it actually gives viewers a clear answer. I appreciate the small details in this (cinematography, music, references to pop culture) because it tied it together so well. I don't think I've seen another horror that makes me want to laugh and genuinely messes me up quite like this one did."

"Hugh Grant totally makes Heretic. I hope he'll do more horror thriller movies in the future. Also, Wendy's is my favorite fast food place. I hardly ever hear it mentioned on screen so that was fun to have it pop up here."

"Two young female missionaries go to a man house who requested more information, but he has more sinister motives. They do an excellent job of building the tension. Once he reveals his intentions as the audience you are really on the edge of your seat to see how this plays out. He does challenge thier faith and what it is they believe. Or maybe he is trying to prove his point more than challenge thiers. There are some great monolouges delivered by Hugh Grant. Which I loved but it does make this a bit of a slow burn which may turn off some people. The issue this is more if a thriller mystery but not much of a horror. If you go into this expecting a full on horror you might be disappointed. As is this is an excellent thriller that is worth a watch. Please check out my podcast Mostly Low Budget Movies Reviews with Clarence for a full break down. On all streaming platforms. Link is in the bio. Thank you!"

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"Heretic (2024) is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The film follows two young Mormon missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), who, while proselytizing in a small mountain town, encounter the enigmatic Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant). Invited into his home under the pretense of a theological discussion, the missionaries soon find themselves ensnared in a perilous game of cat-and-mouse. Mr. Reed, initially charming and hospitable, gradually reveals a more sinister side, challenging the women's faith and beliefs through intense psychological manipulation. As the situation escalates, the missionaries must confront their deepest convictions to survive the ordeal. The film delves into themes of faith, manipulation, and the complexities of religious belief, offering a tense narrative that combines intellectual discourse with traditional horror elements. "

"Definitely one of the most surprisingly enjoyable horror film I’ve seen in a bit. I have to admit the beginning sequence wasn’t my fave with the two Mormon ladies talking about ***** sizes and ****, but once the movie starts to progress it becomes so much better. The plot and antagonist were so good that I was honestly rooting for him in the end. Really cool concept and you can tell research was done for this film. Overall really cool movie."

"Hugh Grant freaked me the **** out! "

"This could be a career resurgence for High Grant. He’s brilliantly mysterious and creepy. Highly recommended!"