A24 has released the official trailer for Heretic, the psychological horror film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The movie stars Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.
In 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 (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, and is set to be released in theaters on November 8. It is rated R for some bloody violence.
Principal photography for the movie took place in Vancouver from October 3 to November 16, 2023.
Heretic was produced by Stacey Sher, Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Julia Glausi, and Jeanette Volturno. The cinematography is by Chung Chung-hoon, editing by Justin Li, and music by Chris Bacon.
The production companies include A24, Beck/Woods, and Shiny Penny. The film has a running time of 110 minutes and has not been rated by the MPA.
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods created the story of and co-wrote the post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror film A Quiet Place, wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Nightlight, the slasher film Haunt, and the sci-fi action thriller 65.
The duo also wrote and executive produced The Boogeyman, which starred Sophie Thatcher in the lead role.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.