TIFF Review: Heretic

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tiff review heretic 2024

Directors: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
TIFF Presentation: Special Presentation
Country: USA
Year: 2024
Runtime: 110 minutes
Language: English
Cast: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East

The Deal: The faith of two young missionary women (Thatcher, East) is tested as they are forced to play a terrifying game with a mysterious stranger (Grant).

Grant’s performance is a definite departure from his leading romantic roles and showcases his versatility as an actor.

Watch This If: You’re looking to spice up family discussion at Christmas.

Rating: ★★★

Heretic will be out in theatres across Canada on Friday, Nov. 8.

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar

Jeevan Brar is a Canadian entertainment journalist and founder of The TV Watercooler. He specializes in soap exclusives, reality exit interviews, and Toronto events like TIFF. His pop culture reporting has appeared in the National Post and MSN.ca.