Key Takeaways:
– Celebrated actor Hugh Grant will star in the new A24 horror film ‘Heretic'.
– The thriller is set for a wide theatrical release on November 15, curated by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
– The film's plot revolves around two missionaries ensnared in a deadly situation after mistakenly inviting peril on their doorstep.
– Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher, presumably the missionaries, join Grant in the intriguing cast.
British actor Hugh Grant, renowned for his roles in cinematic hits like ‘Notting Hill', ‘Love Actually', ‘Wonka', and ‘Unfrosted', is all set to star in a gripping new horror movie titled ‘Heretic'. This A24 film, slated to hit the screens on November 15, was announced about a year ago, but its release timeline was only recently confirmed.
The Intriguing Plot
Information on the movie's plot remains sparse but promises an enthralling narrative. The story revolves around two young missionaries who unknowingly enter a perilous situation and become embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Although it's not yet confirmed who Grant plays in the film, fans suspect he may portray the menacing character the missionaries inadvertently confront in the story.
In previous interviews, Grant has expressed his interest in villainous roles, saying they are “more fun” for him. Hence, his potential role as the dangerous man in ‘Heretic' stirs considerable anticipation.
Promising Cast Ensemble
Joining Grant in ‘Heretic' are Chloe East of ‘The Fabelmans' fame and Sophie Thatcher from ‘Yellowjackets'. Both actors are presumed to play the young missionaries mentioned in the story outline.
Not New to Horror
Although Grant is mainly known for his roles in romcoms, this isn't his first foray into the horror genre. Back in 1988, he featured in Ken Russell's horror-comedy ‘The Lair of the White Worm', inspired by Bram Stoker.
Reviving Beck and Woods Collaboration
The movie comes from the creative minds of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, a duo known for their stark storytelling skills in films like ‘A Quiet Place', ‘Haunt', ‘Nightlight', ‘Spread', and the blockbuster '65' that fabled a clash between Adam Driver and Dinosaurs. Their track record of intriguing narratives bodes well for ‘Heretic'.
Both Beck and Woods wrote and directed these films, and their association with the Stephen King adaptation ‘The Boogeyman' adds to their credibility. Interestingly, ‘The Boogeyman' starred Sophie Thatcher, who is expected to bring the same high-quality performance to ‘Heretic'.
A Release Date in Sight
Film buffs have a date to circle on their calendar. A24 has confirmed November 15 as the day audiences can explore the thrilling cinematic journey ‘Heretic' has to offer.
With the versatile actor Hugh Grant onboard and an intriguing storyline, ‘Heretic' is bound to pull thriller fans into the cinemas, eager for this perilous tale's unveiling. Are you as excited? Drop your thoughts on the upcoming Hugh Grant starrer in the comments section.
Given the minds behind the project and the impressive assembling of the cast, it's safe to say that ‘Heretic' is one movie to keep an eye on this year.
