'Heretic' trailer: Hugh Grant leads sinister game of faith, horror
The second trailer for the highly anticipated horror film Heretic has been released by A24. The film, which has already garnered critical acclaim ahead of its official release, features Hugh Grant in a chilling role as Mr. Reed. The new trailer provides a glimpse into the terrifying plot of the movie while maintaining an air of mystery around it.
'Heretic' explores themes of religion and faith
Heretic revolves around two missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), who find themselves in a horrifying situation after knocking on the door of the malevolent Mr. Reed. The film delves into themes of religion and faith, which are tested as the two women become entangled in a deadly game orchestrated by their sinister host.
'Heretic' contributes to a successful year for horror genre
The positive critical reception of Heretic is part of a broader trend of success for the horror genre in 2024. The film joins other successful horror releases this year, including Longlegs, Late Night with the Devil, Speak No Evil, and Alien: Romulus. These films have not only received critical acclaim but have also generated buzz through their unique marketing strategies and intriguing trailers.
'Heretic' set to hit theaters on November 8, 2024
Heretic is set to make its exclusive theatrical debut on November 8, 2024 in the US. A24 had dropped its first trailer in June. The film's release adds to the lineup of highly anticipated horror films yet to be released this year, including Terrifier 3 and Nosferatu.
