Heretic Review: Hugh Grant's Darkest Role Yet?

Heretic is the latest horror flick from A24, and like many of their genre efforts, it’s a provocative one. Questions of theology and faith are always timely, and much of this diabolical and impressively harsh horror film deals with whether or not - in the face of great conflict - you can maintain your faith or be swayed by both the desire to save your own life and the evidence you’re being presented with.

Written by Chris Bumbray
Narrated by Chris Bumbray
Edited by Paul Bookstabber
Produced by John Fallon
Executive Producer: Berge Garabedian

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[intuitiveimprints]

Looks very interesting and it’s great to see Hugh Grant in a dark role. I really like the work he’s been doing these past 5 years or so. Also this is not his first foray in a horror film as he was in The Lair of the White Worm. Though, I don’t know if you can officially classify it as a horror as it’s a Ken Russell film and he’s a whole weird genre onto himself. Thanks for your review Chris.

[milestrombley]

The movie sounds insane. "Wanna cup of tea before I trap you two in my death maze?" 🤣

[madskills]

Second jump into horror, he was in lair of the white worm

[fetchcohen]

I’m looking forward to Hugh Grant playing a sinister character

[Graterstuuf]

Lair of the White Worm was Hugh’s greatest role and he openly talks about his time being in the greatest movie ever made.

[grumpyoldwizard]

Hugh dida really great job in the latest D&D movie. He played a real scumbag.

[anaurv]

Is there violent scene ? Is the ending good ?

[lindseykipp]

Damn. Now I want to see Hugh star as Number 6 in a Prisoner movie/show

[patriciascolafeleppa]

Sing Sing is the BEST MOVIE of the year and deserves nominations in most categories. The movie was shot on 16 mm film, in 19 days, with a very small crew. The DP, Pat Scola should be nominated for an Oscar for cinematography because the visual look, the lighting, the film choice, all created the naturalistic atmosphere to tell the story. Accompanied with Bryce Dessner's score that sells the beautiful scenes and intimate facial expressions. And kudos to the director, Greg Kwedar, who allowed dialogue to be ad-libbed at times, which created the emotional essence throughout the film that tugs at your heart. The cast deserves best ensemble because 90% of the cast are the formerly incarcerated men that participated in the RTA theater program while in Sing Sing and that authenticity shines. And what can you say about Coleman Domingo.... he deserves the Oscar this year, his performance is perfectly understated, and he allows the other men to shine because this is their story. Well Done!! Also, Clarence Maclin and Paul Raci both deserve best supporting nominations. Their performances tie the strings that pull the film to its brilliance. Best movie overall in a very long time and well worth the emotional journey.

[ericpanissidi]

Looks good. Hugh has gotten no respect for his villian parts in " cloud atlas" didn't do very well. I loved it. Sleepy reporter in the gentlemen

[InspireCreate]

Genuine question: why are they waiting so long to release this in November since you and other film critics have been able to see early screenings?

[booyakabambata]

Saw this at tiff last night too and really enjoyed it too. Hugh is great as the antagonist and Sophie Thatcher/Chloe East have great chemistry with him. Really enjoyed the setting, subject matter, suspense and quality scares. But Hugh's ability to continuously switch between scaring you and making you laugh is what's truly impressive about this. He's like a puppeteer pulling our strings.

[amandaredd]

I adore this more diverse actor we're getting from Grant. He's truly impressive

[sarahjane]

This looks really good! Can't wait to check it out thanks😊

[alleahsasseville]

I love it when actors take a risk like this!! 🍿

[Welsh_Dragon]

You mentioned Patrick McGoohan. For me my favourite role by him is as Edward I Longshanks in "Braveheart". For years I didn't recognise him and just thought he looks familiar. Until one day I looked it up and totally did the 🤦 of course!! 😂

[littlebitaver]

Watch Grant in HBO's 'The Undoing' 🤐

[_Tricky_]

Thanks for the review.
Would you mind not having the background music?
It’s very distracting and a little annoying?
Thanks! 🙏

[Utaheyelid]

As a former Mormon and former missionary, this was 100% on the nose with the doctrine, a little bit hard to believe with the opening scene but otherwise they nailed it. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

[amyclarke]

Wasnt sure at first but sometimes one needs a change ax😮