Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the twisted minds behind A Quiet Place, are back with Heretic—a supernatural thriller that dives deep into the unsettling. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, Heretic is already sparking buzz for its unexpected casting and eerie premise, set to hit U.S. theaters on November 8, courtesy of indie-horror powerhouse A24.
In a setup both daring and wickedly clever, Beck and Woods cast Hugh Grant, who sheds his British charm for something far more sinister. Starring alongside Gen Z talents Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Chloe East (The Fabelmans), Grant plays an enigmatic English recluse. Thatcher and East star as two Mormon missionaries whose quest to convert leads them into territory darker than they ever anticipated. What starts as a simple proselytizing mission morphs into a nightmarish journey, veiled in suspense and laced with the kind of dread that A24 fans crave.
The premise teases a deep dive into faith, fear, and humanity’s more shadowy corners—territory where Beck and Woods thrive. Known for their ability to craft atmospheres that make audiences squirm, they promise another chilling experience that’s anything but predictable. Heretic is more than just a horror flick; it’s a taut psychological thriller that plays on primal fears and timeless conflicts, spiked with Grant’s chilling reinvention.
For fans of slow-burn horror, this isn’t one to miss.
