By Jonathan Klotz
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Horror is an interesting genre, covering everything from the gorefest of Saw 3 At the Meta-Film Campy Cris 3But sometimes, for a film to be really disturbing and frightening, it doesn’t even need to have a high number of bodies. Take for example one of the underwently horror thrillers of 2024, HereticA bad combustion and slow combustion film that takes place entirely in a house with a central cast of only three characters, and yet it is incredibly effective in staying with viewers for weeks after watching it. Hugh Grant, the man who made his name in the Roma, transforms his effortless charm into a terrifying weapon and, in the process, he transforms the film on a low budget into a vitrine of an essential actor on Max.
The charm of Hugh Grant becomes a deadly weapon
Grant plays Mr. Reed, a man living on the verge of a small town who had contacted the Mormon church to obtain information, encouraging the elder of the church (Topher Grace) to send two young missionaries to pass the right word. Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher, star of the recent horror film, Companion) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East,The fablelmans), which in one of the many intelligent writing decisions Heretic The marks are different from most horror protagonists and aware that something is wrong when they enter the strange house of Mr. Reed, which he underlines, is bordered by lead so that mobile phones do not work inside. In the impression that Mrs. Reed cooks a blueberry pie, the girls sit and engage in a fiery debate on the nature of faith, of God and the role of religion, when they realize that there is no Mme Reed, and the two missionaries are trapped inside.
Heretic Lays his cards on the table shortly after, when the girls follow Mr. Reed to his study, where by using the monopoly as an accessory, he argues his true religion. It’s a den monologue that you would never have expected the man who won the public of hearts in films like Notting hill And Four weddings and funeralsBut that is part of what makes him so effective, and it’s always just a prelude to what he really does. Subsequently, in a scene of the trailers, the girls stand in front of two doors, marked “belief” and “disbelief”, when they cross and confront the true horror of Mr. Reed.
Another A24 horror stroke
However Grant Hugh Steering the show, the directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods use creative camera angles and panoramic photos to make sure that viewers know the size and scope of Mr. Reed’s house. HereticWith a budget of only $ 10 million, draws the best party from its small, but detailed, and detailed, and during the multiple scenes of long discussions on religion and humanity, you will have time to appreciate the fine details dotted. Not since Hereditary A film managed to move from slow burn to revelation like this.
The credit is also due to Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, each of the rising stars giving credible performance as idealistic Mormons arranged to engage in a philosophical debate according to their years of training. Thatcher and East are also ex-mormons who helped shape the representation of the film to make it as realistic and respectful as possible, and it is the biggest thing Heretic shoot at the end. For a film on religion, he leaves the public with a set of completely different questions when credits roll, encouraging those who saw the film to debate on the end and what they really think.
Heretic was a sleeping success in theaters, finally winning $ 50 million worldwide and becoming another discreet horror hit of A24. Hugh Grant’s pivot away from the roles that made him famous, first Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among thieves And now HereticPay by stopping his charm to disarm the public. If you want a thoughtful and slow horror film which also includes Grant conquer another genre, it is an absolute essential, especially with friends, like the two missionaries, you will have questions when the final song comes into play.
Heretic is streaming on max.
