Heretic, a 2024 psychological horror film starring Hugh Grant and helmed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writers of A Quiet Place, is currently available for streaming on HBO and Max following its November 2024 theatrical debut. Heretic, which received a Certified Fresh rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, is regarded as one of the most exciting films of Grant’s career. Some noteworthy new releases this week include Heretic, the horror comedy Rumours on Paramount Plus, the folk horror Starve Acre starring Matt Smith on Shudder, and the rom-com horror Heart Eyes on VOD.

Where to Watch Heretic

On Friday, March 7, A24’s horror release will have its Max debut. After that, on Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. ET, it will debut on HBO linear.

Written and Directed

The original Quiet Place script and the film 65 were written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East play two teenage missionaries who knock on the wrong house in the film Heretic. Mr. Reed, played by Hugh Grant, might appear to be a friendly elderly man wearing a jumper while baking a blueberry pie. However, appearances can be deceiving. These two young ladies will have to confront their religion when they find themselves in the most perilous circumstance of their lives.

Cast

Sophie Thatcher, who played Sister Barnes in Yellowjackets, and Chloe East (The Fabelmans), who played Sister Paxton, are starring opposite Grant.

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Hugh Grant Gives One Of His Greatest Performances In Heretic

After His Terrifying Heretic Performance, Grant Needs to Play More Horror Villains

Hugh Grant’s endearing roles in beloved romantic comedies like Notting Hill, About a Boy, and Love Actually are frequently linked to him. However, in films such as Dungeon and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, The Gentlemen, and Paddington 2, Grant has also portrayed some great baddies.

Grant’s performance in Four Weddings and a Funeral earned him a BAFTA, but his performance in Heretic also generated some excitement and he was nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTA Awards in 2025.

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