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A24's latest twisty chiller, Heretic, is now in theatres, and we're breaking down what happens in the final act of the critically-acclaimed religious horror flick.

Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who broke through with their script for John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place, Heretic stars Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed, who has some fiendish plans for two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), who come calling.

Initially wary of coming inside the house, the girls feel more at ease when the seemingly gregarious and welcoming Reed tells them that his wife is at home and currently baking a pie in the kitchen. Alarm bells go off when one of them notices a blueberry pie scented candle burning on the table, and Reed's mask begins to slip.

Reed tells his "guests" that they...

Heretic will put religion to the test when it hits theaters this November. According to the cast of the A24 horror thriller, the story had an impact on their personal beliefs.

Speaking to ComicBook, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, who play Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton, explained how the film strengthened their faith. "I learned a lot about earlier religions, so I think that's interesting to learn that a lot of religions are just re-iterations of the same story. So that was interesting. But yeah, I've always been kind of agnostic. So this kind of re-affirmed my belief."

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"I feel like I know basic knowledge about Mormonism and the points that people say that Mr. Reed [Hugh Grant] points out,...

Heretic promises to up the ante when it comes to its antagonist, Mr. Reed. According to Hugh Grant, who brings the character to life in the upcoming psychological horror from A24, viewers' fascination with villains stems from our true nature.

"If you go to any pantomime, who does the audience love? They love the baddie, and we are drawn to baddies," Grant told GamesRadar+ when asked to share why he thinks audiences are often drawn to bad guys in films and on television. "My personal theory is that it's because we are bad, and it's a recognition of our true nature - selfish, evil, cruel, vicious."

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"Heretic follows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) who are forced to prove their faith...

One can vividly remember the ‘golden’ days when Hugh Grant would be on our TV screens, wooing women with his charming blue eyes, electric smile, and impeccable line delivery in many of his romantic films. Those were the times when ‘romance’ was still very much ‘alive’ and ‘real’, thanks to the wicked charms of actors like Grant, his ‘arch-nemesis’ Colin Firth, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many more.

Hugh Grant as William Thacker in Notting Hill | Credit: Universal Pictures

Now, pretty much every actor glorifying that period has moved on, taking on widely different roles and genres. As of Grant, he has moved on to an entirely different territory. After starring as Oompa Loompa in Wonka, the actor has ventured into the ‘horror’ territory, with the upcoming A24 film Heretic.

Starring Hugh Grant as the film’s main antagonist, the reviews from the film’s screening at the Toronto Film Festival...

Hugh Grant is going full-blown baddie in A24s upcoming horror flick, Heretic. True, the award-winning actor has played scoundrels in the past. Grants Daniel Cleaver certainly caused problems aplenty for Bridget Jones (Rene Zellweger) over the years. And who can forget Grants deliciously naughty performance as Fletcher in The Gentlemen? Well, theres no gray area this time: Grant is ghastly! And the thespian draws on real life, particularly people he knows, as inspiration for his cringy character, Mr. Reed. Grant said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:

"There have been people in my life who were useful to me, people who were very, very clever - brilliant, really, and in some ways very plausible and quite charming and quite bewitching, but who you gradually realize that there's something deeply wrong with them. And these people very often really struggle to have any relationships in life, any meaningful friendships,...

Heretic, the hotly anticipated psychological horror from A24, will hit theaters in just a few months. The movie features Hugh Grant as the villainous Mr. Reed who, according to the actor, was inspired by real people.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Grant explained that he shaped his character on shady people from his real life, though he did not reveal any names. "There have been people in my life who were useful to me, people who were very, very clever - brilliant, really, and in some ways very plausible and quite charming and quite bewitching, but who you gradually realize that there's something deeply wrong with them," the actor said. "And these people very often really struggle to have any relationships in life, any meaningful friendships, and resort to things like pranks and slightly unfunny jokes and model-making and stuff like that."

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Sometimes, the scariest thing isnt the possibility of a zombie outbreak, a werewolf, or a vampire its being confronted by the flaws in everything you believe, and realizing you may be a pawn in a game you never consented to play. Writer/directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods take a big detour from their work on A Quiet Place and 65 with their latest film, Heretic, a far from prototypical horror movie. At least for the bulk of Heretics runtime, the narrative is a stage-like, elegant philosophical joust between three characters. Although the film might lean into conventional horror stylings in its third-act attempt to address the interesting questions it poses, the misstep is not enough to knock it off its relatively confident axis.

It's important to note that Beck and Woods are not necessarily using Heretic as a vehicle to say religion is bad. Instead, they utilize this story...

A24 has unveiled the gripping trailer for its upcoming psychological horror film, Heretic, directed and written by the talented duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East, the film promises a chilling exploration of faith and fear, set against the backdrop of a sinister game orchestrated by Grant’s character, Mr. Reed.

In Heretic, two young Mormon missionaries, portrayed by Thatcher and East, encounter a nightmare when they knock on the wrong door during their mission. They are greeted by Mr. Reed, played by Hugh Grant, who lures them into a terrifying game of psychological torment. The trailer showcases Reed’s menacing challenge: “I won’t keep you if you wish to leave, but I want you to choose which door to go through based on your faith,” he declares, pointing to two doorways labelled “Belief” and “Disbelief.” The scene escalates into a life-sized labyrinth,...

Wonder features a talented cast, including Jacob Tremblay, in a heartwarming story of a boy with a facial deformity navigating school life. Tremblay's performance as Auggie is the heart and soul of Wonder, supported by highly-regarded actors like Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. The film adaptation explores the challenges of being a child with a physical disability, sparking discussions on representation in Hollywood.

The film Wonder features a talented cast that combines child actors with more veteran talent. Based on the New York Times bestselling R.L. Palacio YA novel of the same name, Wonder, which was well-reviewed, tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a young boy born with a rare craniofacial disorder called Treacher-Collins syndrome. When Auggie enters a mainstream school for the first time, he is faced with the challenge of making new friends and experiencing bullying as he navigates the complex world of fifth grade.

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CBS’s Fire Country finally returned after a long break with season two episode one, airing on February 16, 2024. The episode found Manny getting demoted, Eve getting promoted, Gabriela engaged to Diego, and Bode out of prison and back at Three Rock. Season two episode two, directed by series star Kevin Alejandro, will involve the team handling a cave rescue.

Episode two is set to air on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Max Thieriot leads the cast as Bode, Billy Burke plays Vince, Kevin Alejandro is Manny, and Diane Farr is Sharon. Stephanie Arcila stars as Gabriela, Jordan Calloway is Jake, and Jules Latimer plays Eve.

“Like Breathing Again” Plot: While breaking up a bonfire party, the Station 42 crew is called to complete a dangerous and highly complex cave rescue.

Max Thieriot as Bode Leone and Billy Burke as Chief Vince Leone in ‘Fire Country’ season 2 episode 2

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While another bruising company of costumed heroes makes the walls vibrate in stereo at many theatres (actually in most of the screens at your local multiplex), a quieter, more gentle film is opening to give families a nice alternative. And it stars real flesh and blood actors rather than computer-generated characters. It’s based on the rare young adult novel that’s not set in a dystopian future. The beloved five year-old book offers another take on a tale as old as time, with themes that echo the live Beauty And The Beast from earlier in the year. Add a dash of The Elephant Man, a pinch of The Phantom Of The Opera, a sprinkle of Mask, toss it in a middle school (maybe cooked in a classic “Easy Bake Oven”) and film goers should savor this sweet, nourishing cinema dish all about a most unusual boy, who despite his...

Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to find their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

Wonder stars Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich, 2000; August: Osage County, Pretty Woman), Academy Award® nominee Owen Wilson (Best Original Screenplay, The Royal Tenenbaums, 2001; The Grand Budapest Hotel, Midnight in Paris), and Jacob Tremblay. Also starring are Izabela Vidovic (Homefront, Zombieland), Tony Award® and Emmy® Award winner Mandy Patinkin (“Homeland,” The Princess Bride), recent Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs...