Heretic is a 2024 American psychological horror film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. It stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, and is set to be released in the United States by A24 on November 15, 2024.
Premise[]
When two Mormon missionaries[2] attempt to convert a man, it turns out to be far more dangerous than they could have anticipated.[3]
Cast[]
- Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed[3]
- Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes[3]
- Chloe East as Sister Paxton[3]
- Topher Grace as Elder Kennedy[4]
Production[]
In June 2023, it was reported that Scott Beck and Bryan Woods wrote and would direct the A24 film, Heretic. Hugh Grant and Chloe East were cast in lead roles.[5]
The production was granted an interim agreement allowing filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[6] Principal photography took place in Vancouver over 30 days from October 3 to November 16, 2023.[7][8]
Release[]
Heretic premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.[1][9] The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 15, 2024.[10]
Reception[]
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 90% approval rating from 20 critics, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[11]
External links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Heretic.
- ↑ Means, Sean P.. "Watch Hugh Grant terrorize LDS missionaries in trailer for new horror movie", The Salt Lake Tribune, 2024-06-25. Retrieved on 25 June 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Grobar, Matt (2024-06-25). Heretic Trailer: Hugh Grant Lures Pair Of Missionaries Into Cat-And-Mouse Game In A24 Horror Film From A Quiet Place Duo.
- ↑ Heretic.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (2023-06-09). The Fabelmans Breakout Chloe East in Talks for A24 Thriller from Scott Beck, Bryan Woods (Exclusive).
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (August 16, 2023). SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Full List Of Movies And TV Series.
- ↑ In Production British Columbia (August 18, 2023).
- ↑ Kay, Jeremy. Directors Scott Beck, Bryan Woods talk courting Hugh Grant for their TIFF religion horror Heretic.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2024-07-22). TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'='l Premieres Conclave & Piece By Piece, More.
- ↑ D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 30, 2024). A24 Dates Fall & Holiday Slate With 'The Front Room', 'A Different Man', 'We Live In Time', 'Heretic' & 'Baby Girl'.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "Wd". Heretic (in en). Fandango Media.