In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era

By Aisha Harris,

Monica Castillo, Kristen Meinzer, Mike Katzif, Hafsa Fathima, Jessica Reedy

Published November 8, 2024 at 3:47 PM EST

Hugh Grant in Heretic. — Hugh Grant in *Heretic*.

In the claustrophobic thriller Heretic, two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) knock on the door of a charming man played by Hugh Grant. At first he seems genuinely interested in learning more, and invites them in. But it quickly becomes clear that this guy doesn't actually want to have a good-faith discussion.

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