Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo who conceived the story for John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place, then co-wrote the screenplay with him—additionally they co-wrote 2023 Stephen King adaptation The Boogeyman—have a brand new story of terror: Heretic. The villain is performed by Hugh Grant, who’s at some extent in his profession the place he’s not afraid to get a little bit freaky.
Primarily based on this primary trailer for the movie, Grant’s character in Heretic far exceeds something we’ve seen from him in Wonka, or Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and even Paddington 2. This man has a folksy exterior, positive—but additionally evil-mastermind vibes and a few very specific concepts about religion. He additionally lives in an remoted residence with some worrisome puzzle-box options. Actually, it’s the worst door for a pair of fresh-faced Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East) to knock on, which after all is precisely what they do.
Oh no, the misleading aroma solid by a cloyingly candy scented candle! You’ll be able to’t even belief smells anymore! The blueberry pie could also be a lie, however the frights in Heretic positive appear to be they may very well be real. Try the total poster under, and the film itself—directed and written by Beck and Woods—when it hits theaters November 15.
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