r96sk
<em>'Heretic'</em> has its cast to thank for me fully enjoying it. The plot is most certainly suitably entertaining, don't get me wrong, but by the end it was almost wearing a tiny bit thin - and perhaps would have if not for those on the s...
Heretic
2024Movie111 minEnglish
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.
Insights
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users70%
Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
Two CIA agents are tasked with retrieving a dangerous artifact from a remote cult compound. As they infiltrate the mysterious community, they uncover disturbing rituals and a dark secret that threatens their own lives. The agents must fight for survival against the cult's zealous followers and the terrifying entity they worship.
Critical Reception
Heretic received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others criticized its predictable plot and derivative horror elements. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the tension and scares, and others finding it to be a standard entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective jump scares.
- Criticized for a predictable narrative and derivative horror tropes.
- Performances by the lead actors were noted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Heretic are generally positive, with viewers highlighting the film's suspenseful build-up and frightening moments. Some users felt the plot became somewhat convoluted in the latter half, but most agreed it delivered satisfactory horror thrills.
Fun Fact
The film's directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, previously co-wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed horror film 'A Quiet Place'.
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Chris Sawin
Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (65, Haunt, writers of A Quiet Place), Heretic is a so-called psychological horror that is disappointing on all fronts. After only seeing the trailer once months ago, I initially thought th...
Brent Marchant
No matter what anyone might say, putting lipstick on a pig doesn’t change the fact that one is still dealing with a pig. And that’s very much the case with this dismally failed attempt at smart horror from writer-directors Scott Beck and Br...
garethmb
In the new film “Heretic”, two missionaries named Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) spend their days in fellowship and looking to bring new members into their faith. Sister Paxton is the more sheltered of the tw...
griggs79
This is a gruesome, bizarre, preposterous, and utterly watchable film. It is a twisted cocktail made surprisingly digestible thanks to Grant's impeccably dapper portrayal of pure malevolence. His performance brings a sinister charm that tem...
CinemaSerf
I suppose that many of us have had the god-squad on the doorstep trying to peddle their philosophising but I doubt many are quite as prepared, or as tempting, as the butter-wouldn't-melt "Reed" (Hugh Grant) when the enthusiastic sisters "Ba...