This is where Heretic transcends its genre. It’s not about whether God exists. It’s about power. The film argues that all belief systems—religious, political, romantic—are cages built of consent. We stay because we’ve been told the door is locked. Reed’s horror is that he proves the door was never locked; we just never tried the handle.
Psychological Horror / Thriller Directors: Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East Release Date: November 2024 (A24) Runtime: 111 Minutes film heretic
At its heart, Heretic is an extended argument about . The directors have stated the film was inspired by classics like Inherit the Wind (1960) and Contact (1997), which treat religious themes with "popcorn movie" sensibilities. Key themes explored include: This is where Heretic transcends its genre