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Heretic (film)

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This article is about the 2024 film. For other similarly-named films, see Heretic (disambiguation) § Film and theatre.

Heretic
Theatrical release poster
Directed byScott Beck
Bryan Woods
Written by
  • Scott Beck
  • Bryan Woods
Produced by
  • Stacey Sher
  • Scott Beck
  • Bryan Woods
  • Julia Glausi
  • Jeanette Volturno
Starring
CinematographyChung Chung-hoon
Edited byJustin Li
Music byChris Bacon
Production
companies
  • A24
  • Beck/Woods
  • Shiny Penny
Distributed byA24
Release dates
  • September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) (TIFF)
  • November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 8, 2024.

Premise

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When two Latter-Day Saint missionaries[2] attempt to convert a man, it turns out to be far more dangerous than they could have anticipated.[3]

Cast

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Production

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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

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Heretic premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.[1][9] The film was originally scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 15, 2024,[10] before it was moved up to November 8.[11]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 38 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10.[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 67 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Heretic". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Means, Sean P. (June 25, 2024). "Watch Hugh Grant terrorize LDS missionaries in trailer for new horror movie". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (June 25, 2024). "Heretic Trailer: Hugh Grant Lures Pair Of Missionaries Into Cat-And-Mouse Game In A24 Horror Film From A Quiet Place Duo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Heretic". A24 Publicity. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2023). "The Fabelmans Breakout Chloe East in Talks for A24 Thriller from Scott Beck, Bryan Woods (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Hipes, Patrick (August 16, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Full List Of Movies And TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "In Production British Columbia". Creative BC Film Commission. August 18, 2023. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  8. ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Directors Scott Beck, Bryan Woods talk courting Hugh Grant for their TIFF religion horror Heretic". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2024). "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". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  10. ^ 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'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  11. ^ Navarro, Megan (September 19, 2024). "Heretic 2nd Trailer Brings New Release Date and Closer Look at Hugh Grant's Sinister Villain". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "Heretic". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Heretic". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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