🕯️ We NEED to Talk About HERETIC | Movie Review

Hugh Grant in his villain era? Yes, please! We should all be talking about "Heretic" because it's easily one of the best horror films of the year, and the Academy should be talking about Hugh Grant for best actor. But I’m not going to lie: as a big fan of books, scented candles and long-winded discussions, I definitely felt a little attacked by this movie. Did you?

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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - “Heretic” is one of the best horror movies of the year
01:00 - Hugh Grant is iconic in his villain era
03:01 - A fascinating discussion of religion
04:32 - So much more than a one-time watch
05:33 - This film looks gorgeous
06:13 - OK, I have ONE complaint
06:47 - Horror, unpredictability, and final thoughts

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[micpta]

I could have watched a whole movie with the focus being just the subject matter & dialogue minus the horror elements. Saw it today & it was that good.

[woopdedoop]

I don't mind that there wasn't much action or a change of setting. The dialogue was so GOOD! The two women were phenomenal actors, too. The blonde one didn't seem like she was acting—it was so natural! The dark-haired one had such a way with expressions when her father was mentioned—it was insane!

[thesilentknight]

We got plenty of horror movies filled with gore, blood, and chases. It's so refreshing to see more psychologically mentally challenging horror that A24 usually nails. Need more!

Sister Paxton was my favorite & stole the show for me. She was genuinely bubbly & fun!🙏🥰🌟

Mr. Reed:
"With great power, comes great responsibility."

Sister Paxton: "Spider-Man!"😂

[rossshiell]

I particularly enjoyed the end credit song choice - its call-backs to the dialogue, in a couple ways, made me smile.

[mywalkabout]

Couldn't agree more! might get some blueberry candles as xmas gifts :)

[SteampunkCentral]

I've been aware of this film for awhile, but didn't know what to think before the reviews came out/ Have to see it soon.

[daemon]

Great video. I loved this movie. Particularly as a former mormon that went through a process to get out, this movie hit so many points of my personal journey.

[TheHorrorMiserMontyG]

I was waiting for you to review this one, Marianna. You have to give credit to Scott Beck and Bryan Woods as they wrote an amazing screenplay here and Hugh Grant, along with Sophie Thatcher and Chole East did an excellent job with their performances. Religion horror films are killing it this year with this one along with The First Omen and Immaculate.

[aaminataher]

FINALLY!! I've been waiting for your review on it since it came out as I know you're a huge horror fan!

[ScherFire]

This movie looks so freaking good- thank you for not spoiling any of it! Even with all the trailer footage in your video it's still really hard to figure out what's going on.

[LiamDalley-jdkc]

I was blown away by Heretic. I wasn’t a huge fan of Beck and Woods previous films (apart from Haunt) but they did a great job, it has an awards worthy performance by Hugh Grant and the movie reminds me of The Wicker Man (the original) which I also love

[C_I]

Sophie Thatcher is awesome in Yellowjackets, cannot wait to see her in this!!

[scottthemoviecritic]

Excellent review Marianna. So glad to hear that you really enjoyed this film. It’s definitely on my watchlist for sure.👍

[iam.shavonne]

Just viewed the film. Still processing ⏳But couldn’t agree more with your review.

I’d add that the set designer really did amazing work with this film!

[kathyclark]

Great review. You captured the essence of the film without giving anything away. I have a theory about the ending that I want to discuss with someone! But none of my friends have seen it!!! Gah.

[dname]

Great review. Was thinking about if it’s worth a try. Sounds promising 👍

[DanV]

I literally just saw it! The dialogue with the discussion of religion was incredibly interesting and there are unsettling moments at times. The 3 leads were great. I first saw Sophie Thatcher in the incredibly underrated sci-fi movie from 2018, Prospect. She was so good in that movie with Pedro Pascal who is in a supporting role. I don’t think they needed Topher Grace for the role in this movie, but it was so small it didn’t matter.

[mastertigger]

It was straight up revelation of the method when it comes to sun gods and religious control. As someone who’s studied many man made religions over decades, it was great to see it brought to mainstream.. the only thing is most people don’t have the attention span for dialogue anymore, so sadly most will miss the deeper themes.

[ThoseStairsTheFirst]

I wouldn't mind a sequel. The ending could have been a hallucination.

[Necrow_Productions]

I loved this review! I am glad I found it!