Hugh Grant's Heretic is the upcoming psychological thriller no fan wants to miss, as it will give you chills the moment Mr. Reed unexpectedly locks up two young Mormon women. What makes the character unique is Mr. Reed's initial charm, which turns sinister, as no one can easily predict his dark side.
Featuring Hugh Grant in the leading role of Mr. Reed, Heretic is A24's next big horror movie with an intriguing plot. While talking about his film, the actor told Vanity Fair:
"You don’t want the audience to be sitting there saying, ‘These girls are morons, the guy is clearly a weirdo and a d**k. I was under some pressure to use my powers of warmth and charm."
Grant explained that he had to use his exceptional acting skills to initially hide the sinister Mr. Reed and maintain a flawless balance between villainy and charm. To make this happen, Grant used his fan-favorite rom-com persona to initially convince the audience that he isn't a threat but a warm-hearted elderly man.
Read more to explore everything we know about Hugh Grant's upcoming film.
When will Hugh Grant's Heretic come out?
With each passing day, the anticipation for Grant's film is growing among fans, as they're eager to know what psychological games Mr. Reed will play with the innocent Mormon women.
It has been confirmed that Heretic will hit theaters on November 15, 2024. A24 has also shared the first trailer on YouTube, which has gained around thirteen million views in just two months.
Who are the cast members of Heretic?
Till now, we've only mentioned Hugh Grant playing the lead, but the film also features other characters without whom Heretic would be incomplete. The table below explores the actors involved in A24's horror film:
Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes and Chloe East as Sister Paxton are the two Mormon missionaries traveling to spread spiritual knowledge. However, little did they know that one of their invitations would transform into a nightmare.
What is the plot of Heretic?
As seen in the trailer, the two Mormon women are busy inviting people to learn about Jesus Christ and spirituality in a town and end up at Mr. Reed's house. Sister Barnes informs Reed that they can only enter if there's a woman inside, to which he lies and says his wife is present.
Mr. Reed also offers them pie, convincing the women that he's indeed a spiritually curious person. However, Sister Barnes feels something is wrong, but Reed has already locked them inside the house. He says:
"It will make your hearts beat faster. It may even want to make you die."
The trailer also features the two Mormon missionaries forced to survive terrifying tasks, as Reed asks them to choose between belief and disbelief. To maintain anticipation for Grant's film, the trailer ends with Sister Paxton shouting for help.
Who is the filmmaker behind Hugh Grant's Heretic?
While A24 is distributing the film, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are the writers and directors behind this upcoming psychological thriller. The world premiere took place at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, and is generating impressive reviews.
Heretic will be released on November 15, 2024.
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