12/48
Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East in Heretic, plus more modern women slaying the horror game
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Two young, religious women are drawn into a cat-and-mouse game at a strange man’s house. The music at the end is a version of "Knocking on Heavens Door" from "Fade into You" written by Mazzy Star.
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A nod to the fact that "Creep" A repeat of Radiohead (for the melody) is "The Air That I Breathe" author of The Hollies, previously mentioned by Grant in the film. At the end it says they didn’t use Generative Al to make the movie.
The film undeniably engages viewers in exciting, complex debates that feel timeless and urgent
Hugh Grant ventures into the dense world of theological debate and tackles topics rarely covered in mainstream films. Yet as I watched, I found myself grappling with an elusive question: Was Heresy a compelling film, or just an ambitious attempt that fell short?
something that prevents the film from fully resonating
Grant’s performance is engaging, but lacks an elusive quality. Perhaps it’s Grant himself, who doesn’t quite unleash his usual charm to embody a character steeped in philosophical conflict.
The supporting cast did an excellent job in the rather difficult roles they played alongside Grant’s main character
Alternatively, it could be the script that seems to be torn between an engaging story with a deep message and an indulgent performance through Grant as a medium. This identity crisis leaves the film somewhat ungrounded, which makes The Heretic a compelling watch, but ultimately difficult to categorize as a complete hit or miss.
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