Heretic

"Hugh Grant has now portrayed a new cinematic horror villain. Actually, more of a psychological horror villain. One that is intelligent and thought provoking and also creepy and menacing with a calm subtlety that's on par with Hannibal Lector. I loved this movie. This is the correct way to do a slow burn. The dialogue takes center stage in this film, and it is extremely well written. The diabolical Mr. Reed controls the scenario at all times, guiding the naive young Mormon girls to where he wants them to be, all the while testing their faith. Very well done and highly recommended. 9.5/10"

"A movie that makes for interesting conversation and imo Hugh grant leans into that pretty well with the dialogue . Def agree with another comment if you are steadfast in your faith etc you probably don’t want to sit through this movie because of the questions and comparisons it tries to raise . I enjoyed this one. "

"Hugh Grant is creepy af in this thriller. I'm not sure I'd classify this as horror. At certain points, it felt it might drift in that direction but ultimately belongs squarely in the thriller category. Pretty well enjoyed the banter and dialog."

"I finally got around to this one. It was different and I liked it. It was a commentary on how overly religious people can be closed minded and afraid to learn about other religions. It also did a good job building suspense. Even though one girl was more aware than the other, collectively they made dumb decisions and their elder didn't do much to help them. The suspense was okay but the tension was excellent. Great watch but I'm not sure I'll ever rewatch."

"Hugh grant was creepy !these girls experience the ultimate test in “faith” . I didn’t fully get everything that was going on but would be great to watch it again to fill in any blanks!"

"Hugh Grant is awesome! Creepy. He nails this character. I found the dialogue interesting "

"Another great A24 movie. I was sucked into this film and loved the story. I haven't seen a movie like this in a while. Where I could kinda get where the antagonist was coming from. I just didn't like the way he did it."

"Genuinely suspenseful from start to end, I was impressed by this overall 5/5 horror/thriller. The dialogue is extremely well done and the plot is tied up nicely. Scary moments, moral dilemmas that you actually want to watch. I am extremely impressed by the performances of all involved, especially Hugh Grant. So much food for thought, so much to analyze and think about, but so entertaining to follow. Completely questions religion, but unlike so many other movies, it actually gives viewers a clear answer. I appreciate the small details in this (cinematography, music, references to pop culture) because it tied it together so well. I don't think I've seen another horror that makes me want to laugh and genuinely messes me up quite like this one did."

"This is a good one from A24! Twisted, creepy, and crazy! Hugh Grant is incredible! I could not catch my breath in the last 20 minutes of the movie! "

"WARNING: If you are someone who is very into your faith, i would consider not watching this. This movie makes you question your faith more than once. I thought "Heretic" was very original. I personally loved how it makes not only the characters question their faith, but it makes the audience as well. The use of Monoply in this movie is done well, and provided a great visual for the concept that the antagonist is trying to get across. I also thought the acting was great and the storyline is thrilling! This is a movie that keeps you on your toes. Especially for me because my last name is "Barnes" 😅. I do think that there are parts of this movie that seem unrealistic. This would include: the lock system, the trust between the girls and him, and the overall arch to the end. I did personally LOVE that the ending leaves you with a question. It allows the audience to come up with their own ending, which I know some people probably won't like, but for me I thought it was done tastefully. Do I think it's the best horror of the year? No. But do I think it's worth a watch? Absolutely! "