Heretic
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Critics Sentiment
The missionaries discover they are locked inside Reed's house
Paxton discovers the underground chambers filled with caged women
The film drops significantly from its psychological horror peak when it transitions into conventional slasher territory in the basement sequences.
Heretic starts exceptionally strong with Hugh Grant's menacing theological discourse creating genuine psychological tension. The film peaks during the claustrophobic middle section but disappoints critics as it abandons its intellectual strengths for generic horror tropes in the final act. Most reviewers praised the first half as brilliant while lamenting the conventional second half.
Full cast
Hugh Grant
Mr. Reed
Sophie Thatcher
Sister Barnes
Chloe East
Sister Paxton
Topher Grace
Elder Kennedy
Elle Young
Prophet
Julie Lynn-Mortensen
Pedestrian
Haylie Hansen
Teenager
Elle McKinnon
Teenager
Hanna Huffman
Teenager
Anesha Bailey
Neighbor
Miguel Castillo
Neighbor
Stephanie Lavigne
Believer
Wendy Gorling
Disciple
River Codack
Missionary #1 (uncredited)
Carolyn Adair
Driver with Car (uncredited)
Crew
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