‘Heretic’ Filmmakers on Their Thought-Provoking Ending and “Battle Campaign” to Cast Hugh Grant in Villain Role
"The debate and conversation on the way out of the theater is what we were driving towards," Bryan Woods tells The Hollywood Reporter in conversation with Scott Beck about their horror film starring Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as Mormon missionaries and Grant as a potential convert.
What Makes Hugh Grant So Charming Is Also What Makes Him a Great Villain in Heretic
His road from lovable rom-coms like 'Love Actually' to A24's terrifying 'Heretic' has been a long time coming.
'Heretic' review: Hugh Grant and horror are a match made in heaven (or hell)
"Hell" of course being the back section of Mr. Reed's house, which includes a chapel he built himself, as well as two staircases — one marked "belief," the other "disbelief" — leading down into the darkness. These staircases become the focal point for a religious battle of wits, as Mr. Reed tests the Sisters' faith to its limit.
I Can't Stop Thinking About Hugh Grant's Villain In Heretic, And There's One Thing That Terrifies Me Most
If you want to make a truly terrifying horror movie villain, make him friendly. Make him so lovely and so typical that you can’t even tell if he’s good or not. Add those little nuances that make you question everything and cause you to wonder if what he’s saying has a double meaning or not.
Meet Chloe East, the breakout star of new religious horror movie 'Heretic' with Hugh Grant
Chloe East has worked for Steven Spielberg and counts Amy Adams as a mentor. Her first lead role in "Heretic" shows she's also a star on the rise.
Heretic’s directors on crafting their new horror villain: ‘This has to be Hugh Grant’
When codirectors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods started thinking about who could play the antagonist in their new horror flick Heretic, they knew he had to have a few specific characteristics. The film is about a man who lures missionaries into his home,
Review: Hugh Grant is great at being creepy in otherwise unimpressive 'Heretic'
The new thriller from 'A Quiet Place' writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods belongs to Grant who delivers a memorable performance
‘Heretic’ Proves That Evil Hugh Grant Is the Best Hugh Grant
The British actor's unsettling take on a religiously pious man who tests two missionaries' faith is the main reason to see this A24 horror flick.
Hugh Grant Tears Up Over Joys Of Fatherhood
"I don't know what happened...suddenly I had five children!" Hugh Grant opens up about the joys — and craziness! — of being a father to five children spanning ages 6 to 13, and jokes that he forces his kids to watch one of his movies every night.
How A24's Heretic introduces a new side of Hugh Grant
Entertainment reporter Teri Hart and podcaster Ashley Ray discuss what A24’s new thriller Heretic says about organized religion.
Review: Hugh Grant delivers horror in religious thriller 'Heretic'
Hugh Grant - yes, that Hugh Grant who has been unofficially inaugurated in the rom-com hall of fame - stars as unassuming Mr. Reed, a seemingly sweet and jovial local who lives in a quaint cottage tucked away from the busy part of town.
Column: ‘Heretic’s’ villain treats women as props. Unfortunately the film does, too
As men chant 'Your body, my choice' in the aftermath of the presidential election, the horror film's handling of its female ...
‘Heretic' Directors on Making Hugh Grant Evil and Their Ambitious Idea for ‘Spiritual Sequels' That Go to ‘Uncomfortable Places'
This interview contains mild spoilers for “Heretic,” in theaters now. In their new movie “Heretic,” now in theaters via A24, ...
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'Heretic' spoilers! Hugh Grant spills on his horror villain's fears and fate
Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, “Heretic” centers on a pair of young Mormon missionaries, Sisters ...