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They are no longer Mormons
Synopsis
Two young religious women are drawn into a game of cat and mouse in a strange man’s house. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East in Heretic, plus more modern women killing the horror game. Mormons were therefore able to provide valuable insight into the religion while filming the movie.
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(PRS), Warner Chappell Music Ltd
Woods (as Harry Woods) and Mort Dixon Published by Callicoon Music (ASCAP), Bienstock Publishing Company or Redwood Music Ltd. (PRS)Courtesy of Columbia RecordsBy arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment (Canada). Hugh Grant ventures into the dense world of theological debate, tackling topics rarely addressed in mainstream film.
The film is undeniably intriguing, drawing viewers into complex discussions that feel both timeless and urgent
Yet, as I watched, I found myself wondering: Was The Heretic a compelling film, or just an ambitious attempt that failed, something that prevents the film from fully resonating? Perhaps it’s Grant himself, who doesn’t abandon his familiar charm to embody a character steeped in philosophical conflict. Alternatively, it could be the script, which feels torn between delivering a compelling story with a profound message and an indulgent lecture through Grant as the medium.
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This identity crisis leaves the film feeling somewhat ungrounded, making The Heretic a fascinating watch, but difficult to categorize as entirely successful or lacking.