Plot: Two young girls hope to convert an older man into their religion. They've scheduled a house visit, but they quickly sense something is off upon arrival. The man is a perfect gentleman, yet he seems to withhold something from the two. When they decide to leave, they discover that escape will be harder than expected.
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December 06, 2024
Hugh Grant does horror. It's an easy enough selling point and the directors were eager to exploit it. That doesn't mean they neglected the rest of the film though. The premise is a fun one, the rest of the cast is more than solid and the presentation is moody, though somewhat predictable.
Heretic is a simple enough film, one that slowly builds up tension through crafty dialogues and a well-paced reveal. Few people will be shocked or surprised by the finale, but the way there is an entertaining one. I had a lot of fun with this one, not the most original horror out there, but the premise was cool and the execution was on point.