The ending of 'Heretic' is intense — and ambiguous. The filmmakers break down the twist, that final shot, and Hugh Grant's Jar Jar Binks impression.
The "Heretic" ending is twisty and slightly ambiguous. Writer-director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods break it down and chat ...
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'Heretic's Portrayal of Mormonism Is Radically Different — That's Why It Works
You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. The following contains spoilers for Heretic. Heretic offers a modern take on Mormonism, showing the religion through the perspective of ...
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‘Heretic’ Hits New Global Box Office Milestone as Hugh Grant’s Villain Era Continues
Please verify your email address. You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Heretic, the new film by directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods — the writing duo behind A Quiet Place ...
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Column: ‘Heretic’s’ villain treats women as props. Unfortunately the film does, too
I went to see “Heretic” four days after the election. It was too soon. Drawn by the promise of jump scares and Hugh Grant in maniacal-villain mode, set in what appeared from the trailers to be ...
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‘Heretic’ Does the Impossible—Makes Hugh Grant Boring
Chloe East, Hugh Grant and Sophie Thatcher in Heretic. Kimberley French/Courtesy of A24 At that point, though, there is little of value for the camera to capture. The back-and-forth that generated ...
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Why Hugh Grant Went Horror For ‘Heretic’
He started playing against type around ten years ago, which has led to his new film, Heretic. For the first time in his career, Grant plays a horror movie villain. So, did Grant’s role in ...
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"Heretic" is fascinating mix of high discourse, gore & a shifty Hugh Grant
Writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Wood — who also combined on "A Quiet Place" — have remarkably set us up for an ...
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What Makes Hugh Grant So Charming Is Also What Makes Him a Great Villain in Heretic
This unassailable premise is the mechanism driving Heretic, the new movie from filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Grant's charm, smile, and accent are all key to what helped establish him in ...
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Why Hugh Grant’s ‘Heretic’ Is About Mormonism
The new horror movie 'Heretic' delves into Mormonism more than any mainstream film to date. The directors of the film explained why they chose to explore that faith. During a 2024 interview with ...
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‘Heretic’ and the Truth That Sets Us Free
The film Heretic, directed by screenwriting duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, explores the plausibility of this kind of freeing faith. Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) has entrapped two young Latter-day Saint ...
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Heretic performs well in box office debut, but Venom remains on top
New movies Heretic and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever both debuted strongly this weekend, but neither was able to snatch the box office crown from Venom: The Last Dance, which earned $16.2 ...
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‘Heretic’ scares up $11 million debut, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again
Though “Heretic” has been critically acclaimed for the darkest turn yet by Grant, audiences were less impressed, giving it a “C+” CinemaScore. Regardless, with a budget under $10 million ...