Tense, Check Out the Synopsis and Interesting Facts of 'HERETIC' 2024, the Latest Psychological Horror Film from A24, Starring Hugh Grant, You Must Watch!

Synopsis - HERETIC follows the story of two young missionaries, Sister Barnes (played by Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), who embark on a mission to spread the teachings of the Catholic faith. One day, they visit the remote home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), a wealthy atheist. Initially, the discussion is quite ordinary, but it slowly transforms into a heated debate about faith and morality. Unbeknownst to them, they enter a life-and-death game filled with surprises.

This film is directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo behind the screenplay for A QUIET PLACE (2018). Their skill in creating a tense atmosphere without much visible action is evident in HERETIC. Their main focus is on the story, dialogue, and emotions that are built gradually.

If usually Hugh Grant is known for his romantic or comedic roles, this time he appears differently. As Mr. Reed, Grant successfully exudes a mysterious and simultaneously frightening aura. His role as a cunning and manipulative character becomes one of the main attractions of this film.

Don't expect to be frequently shocked because HERETIC prefers a subtle horror approach. The tension is created from intense dialogues between characters, spine-chilling scoring, and gloomy visuals full of symbolism.

One thing that makes HERETIC different is its very genius narrative. The first almost hour is filled with philosophical debates between the three main characters. You are advised to pay attention to every detail of the dialogue to understand the meaning and messages conveyed.

Although it has minimal action, HERETIC successfully creates a tense atmosphere through meticulously planned cinematography and close-up shots that highlight the characters' expressions of fear.

Since its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024, HERETIC has received positive feedback from critics. Many praised the film's bold approach to the horror genre. In fact, HERETIC is now one of the A24 films with a fairly high rating on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.

A24 is indeed great at creating endings that are open to interpretation, and HERETIC is no exception. The audience is invited to draw their own conclusions about what really happened. Who is right? Who is wrong? It all depends on individual perspectives. So, will the beliefs of these two sisters be strong enough to escape the grip of Mr. Reed? You can find the answer in theaters! Don't miss it!