Hugh Grant is ready to surprise audiences in the chilling new trailer for A24’s upcoming psychological horror, Heretic. In the film, Grant plays Mr. Reed, an unsettling character who gets more than a little too friendly with two Mormon missionaries who come knocking on his door. The trailer opens with Mr. Reed hesitating before he opens his door—a moment of relatability—before he invites the young evangelists in, and things quickly take a sinister turn. What begins as awkward small talk turns into a twisted game of faith-based cat and mouse, revealing Reed as a psychopath with a bone to pick.
The movie, directed and co-written by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, follows Sophie Thatcher’s Sister Barnes and Chloe East’s Sister Paxton as they are drawn into Mr. Reed’s web. Once inside his house, the tension rises as the missionaries soon realize that leaving may not be as simple as they hoped. What starts as an uncomfortable philosophical conversation escalates into a life-threatening battle of wills, exploring fears all too real for anyone who’s felt trapped in a situation beyond their control.
For fans expecting to see the charming Hugh Grant from Notting Hill or even his whimsical role in Wonka, prepare to meet an entirely different character. Grant’s portrayal of an unstable sociopath is far from his typical charming persona, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Meanwhile, Heretic continues to build on Sophie Thatcher’s growing reputation as a modern-day scream queen, following her roles in Yellowjackets and The Boogeyman. She’ll also be seen next in the psychological horror Companion, further cementing her place in the genre.
A24’s Heretic adds to the studio’s impressive 2024 lineup of genre-defying films. The year has already seen releases like Love Lies Bleeding, Civil War, and MaXXXine, which have kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Alongside Heretic, A24 plans to close out the year with titles like We Live in Time, Y2K, and The Brutalist, promising an array of thought-provoking cinema.
Catch Hugh Grant in Heretic when it hits theaters on November 8. The trailer promises a thrilling mix of psychological suspense, dark humor, and terrifying performances, setting the tone for one of A24’s most anticipated releases this year.
