Official Trailer
Our Review
- Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
- October 31st 2024
- 111
- Scott Beck, Byron Woods
Hugh Grant sheds his ’90s heartthrob persona to play the creepy and sinister Mr. Reed in this thought-provoking thriller.
With Heretic, Hugh Grant goes from being a ’90s romantic comedy staple to an unnerving character named Mr. Reed.
The film, written and directed by A Quiet Place creators Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, follows two Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) who knock on people’s doors to spread the word of their church.
When they reach the home of Mr. Reed (Grant), they are welcomed inside to discuss their religion while his wife bakes a pie in the kitchen.
But it turns out Reed has no interest in learning about Mormonism – he wants to test their belief system in horrifying ways.
The film has two big strengths – the strong script and Grant’s committed performance. The screenplay is clever, thought-provoking and sometimes funny, presenting Reed’s theories and arguments in a compelling and easily digestible way.
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