The chilling movie titled “Heretic,” which garnered numerous positive reviews upon its cinema release in autumn, is now set for a streaming debut. As per “Deadline,” the film will make its debut on Max on March 7th, with an HBO linear premiere slated for the next day. Following a theatrical run of around four months, “Heretic” has amassed $57.3 million at the global box office while costing just $10 million to produce. Although it didn’t reach the number one spot on the box office during its cinema run, the buzz generated by word-of-mouth suggests that viewers are eager to watch it from home.
Under the guidance of directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the chilling movie titled Heretic presents Hugh Grant in the role of Mr. Reed, a seemingly benevolent individual who encounters two young Mormon missionaries at his residence. Mr. Reed subjected these sisters to a sinister ordeal of faith before they could depart. This film became one of the top-rated horror movies of 2024 on Rotten Tomatoes, with a remarkable 91% approval rating by critics. Grant’s performance in Heretic received widespread praise, resulting in notable award nominations such as the BAFTA Award for Best Leading Actor and the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy.
In a shift from his usual romantic-comedy roles, Grant found himself playing a heretic named Mr. Reed in a new project. The creators, Beck and Woods, developed the character by incorporating elements from various real individuals, including controversial figures like Jim Jones and Keith Raniere, as well as atheists such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. In an interview with egmr.ru, Grant revealed that Mr. Reed was essentially a child who struggled to make friends, based on his understanding of the character’s background.
The first streaming appearance of “Heretic” is part of the long-term deal struck between HBO/Max and distributor A24 in 2023. Given the acclaim that “Heretic” has received, it seems fitting for this title to be included in Max’s annual “No Sleep October” collection, which showcases the scariest films to watch leading up to Halloween. In fact, if last year’s event is repeated, there might be a dedicated section for A24’s popular horror movies, and “Heretic” could potentially be featured in that section this year.
If the movie “Heretic” turns out to have significant viewership on streaming platforms, it will bolster Beck and Woods’ influence when negotiating their next project. The film served as a comeback for them, garnering a far more positive response than their previous directorial work, “65”. It will be intriguing to witness what they come up with next; let’s hope it captures the essence of what made “Heretic” noteworthy and provides another chilling horror experience.
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2025-02-12 22:13