Confession. Younger me designed a film role for adult me with Hugh Grant. Teen me used to write movie ideas sloppily into my notebook and regroup them. Hugh, the romcom lead star, Liz Hurley’s dreamy partner, wasn’t “scary!” people said. I knew he had it in him. Adult me vows I’m going to get him in the role I designed when I have the Dr. Evil slash James Cameron money to finance this project. He is my guy.
Heretic is Mr. Grant’s acting stamina younger me told everyone about. Heretic starring anyone else might be a mix of 2/5 and 4/5 stars, wherever you are in the movie. Mr. Grant elevates it to 1 million out of 5. The writing flies off the page when it comes out of his mouth. He is sinister, creepy, unhuman. 😮
Please watch this movie when you do. A24 films have a vibe people love or hate. Heretic is timeless horror and one heck of a performance from Mr. Grant. Do not underestimate it.