Heretic (film)

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Heretic
Heretic film poster.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed by Scott Beck
Bryan Woods
Written by
  • Scott Beck
  • Bryan Woods
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Chung Chung-hoon [1]
Edited byJustin Li
Music by Chris Bacon
Production
companies
  • A24
  • Beck/Woods
  • Catchlight Studios
  • Shiny Penny
Distributed byA24
Release date
  • November 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heretic is an upcoming American horror thriller film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. It stars Hugh Grant, Chloe East, and Sophie Thatcher.

Contents

Premise

When two Mormon missionaries [2] attempt to convert a man, it turns out to be far more dangerous than they could have anticipated. [3]

Cast

Production

In June 2023, it was reported that Scott Beck and Bryan Woods wrote and would direct the A24 film, Heretic. Hugh Grant and Chloe East were cast in lead roles. [4]

The production was granted an interim agreement allowing filming during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. [5] Principal photography took place in Vancouver from October 3 to November 16, 2023. [6]

Release

Heretic is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 15, 2024. [7]

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References

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  2. Means, Sean P. (June 25, 2024). "Watch Hugh Grant terrorize LDS missionaries in trailer for new horror movie". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Grobar, Matt (June 25, 2024). "Heretic Trailer: Hugh Grant Lures Pair Of Missionaries Into Cat-And-Mouse Game In A24 Horror Film From A Quiet Place Duo". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2023). "The Fabelmans Breakout Chloe East in Talks for A24 Thriller from Scott Beck, Bryan Woods (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  5. Hipes, Patrick (August 16, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Full List Of Movies And TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  6. "In Production British Columbia". Creative BC Film Commission . August 18, 2023. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  7. D’Alessandro, Anthony (May 30, 2024). "A24 Dates Fall & Holiday Slate With 'The Front Room', 'A Different Man', 'We Live In Time', 'Heretic' & 'Baby Girl'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.