{"id":750831,"date":"2025-10-29T11:32:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/numero.com\/non-classifiee\/this-horror-film-starring-hugh-grant-is-perfect-for-halloween\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T17:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:18:41","slug":"this-horror-film-starring-hugh-grant-is-perfect-for-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/this-horror-film-starring-hugh-grant-is-perfect-for-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"This horror film starring Hugh Grant is perfect for Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2cb631b5fa3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2cb631b5fa3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1864\" height=\"1190\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hugh-grant-heretic-chronique-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sophie Thatcher starring in Heretic &#xA9; A24.\" class=\"wp-image-600520\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sophie Thatcher starring in <em>Heretic<\/em> \u00a9 A24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"960\">Forget everything you believe in\u2026 That could be the tagline for <strong><em data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"459\">Heretic<\/em><\/strong>, a horror film produced by <strong>A24<\/strong> and released in November 2024, available now on <strong>Canal+<\/strong>. The perfect pick a <strong>Halloween<\/strong> night. First, there is the charming <strong>Hugh Grant<\/strong> playing the darkest role of his career. At the opposite of his usual <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/10-must-watch-romantic-comedies\/\">romcom<\/a> characters (<em data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"741\">Notting Hill<\/em>, <em data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\">Love Actually<\/em>, <strong><em data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"783\">Bridget Jones\u2019s Diary<\/em><\/strong>, <em data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"814\">Four Weddings and a Funeral<\/em>), the actor embodies a lonesome psychopath, dressed in an improbable vintage plaid vest, who sets his sights on two young Mormon women.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h2 data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1028\"><em>Heretic<\/em>, a film that aims to convert sensitive souls to the horror genre<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:00cb6965-9287-4dd0-b4e9-e33aaff2e2ad-7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">&#13;\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">&#13;\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">&#13;\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7e0cc770-ea88-46c8-ac4c-0e5a184f18bf\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">&#13;\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1332\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The premise? Two Mormon missionaries (played by <strong>Chloe East<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/who-is-sophie-thatcher-the-new-scream-queen-to-watch-closely\/\"><strong>Sophie Thatcher<\/strong><\/a>), living in Colorado, go door to door trying to convert new members to their church. One evening, they knock on the door of a remote house owned by the mysterious Mr. Reed, who welcomes them in\u2026 And traps them inside.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/article><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"464\">They soon find themselves caught in a trap that will shake and test their faith. Before watching <em data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"193\">Heretic<\/em>, it is best to forget the usual rules of horror films. Until now, the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/why-do-scream-queens-in-horror-movies-fascinate-us\/\">final girl<\/a>&#8221; used to be the one who stayed a virgin. Here, the one who survives will be the clever one, smart enough to counter her host\u2019s twisted monologues on religion, life, and death with rock-solid arguments.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A project produced by A24<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"805\">There lies the greatest strength of <em data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"538\">Heretic<\/em>, a skillful, claustrophobic thriller directed by filmmaking duo <strong>Scott Beck<\/strong> and <strong>Bryan Woods<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"635\">65<\/em>\u00a0with <strong>Adam Driver<\/strong>). Instead of plunging the audience straight into horror, they subvert expectations with a long, lively philosophical debate on theology right from the start.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O9i2vmFhSSY\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O9i2vmFhSSY<\/a><\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trailer of <em>Heretic<\/em> (2024).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hugh Grant is more terrifying than ever<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong><em data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"858\">Heretic<\/em><\/strong> unfolds as a suffocating psychological chamber piece, in which a disturbing theological debate takes place. Two young missionaries preach their faith, while their host challenges them, suggesting their God is worthless.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:00cb6965-9287-4dd0-b4e9-e33aaff2e2ad-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">&#13;\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">&#13;\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">&#13;\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6f87d221-fc14-4ecb-8ba2-d58a91c30538\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">&#13;\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1288\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The film\u2019s talkative and erudite villain (played by <strong>Hugh Grant<\/strong>) goes so far as to compare religions to fast food chains, board games, and pop songs, even name-dropping <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/what-we-know-about-lana-del-reys-upcoming-album\/\"><strong>Lana Del Rey<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Radiohead<\/strong> along the way.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/article><\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2cb631b64ed&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2cb631b64ed\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1076\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hugh-grant-heretic.jpeg\" alt=\"Hugh Grant starring in Heretic &#xA9; A24.\" class=\"wp-image-600532\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hugh Grant starring in <em>Heretic<\/em> \u00a9 A24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An existentialist film led by Sophie Thatcher<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"373\">In the second half of the film, the existentialist verbal sparring shifts into a tense cat-and-mouse game through a dark, labyrinthine house. At this point, we\u2019re plunged into a nerve-wracking survival movie that proves less compelling than the beginning of the film.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"657\">While actress and <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/why-do-scream-queens-in-horror-movies-fascinate-us\/\">scream queen<\/a> <strong>Sophie Thatcher<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"438\">Yellowjackets<\/em>, <em data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"455\">The Boogeyman<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/maxxxine-a-bloody-and-captivating-film-with-mia-goth-to-watch-for-halloween\/\"><strong><em data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"467\">MaXXXine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>) makes quite an impression as a raw, resourceful young woman, the less charismatic <strong>Chloe East<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"565\">The Fabelmans<\/em>) delivers a performance akin to a startled doe &#8211; a role we\u2019ve seen a thousand times before.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"971\">The ending also feels rather flat compared to the chase and sharp dialogue that preceded it. But despite these shortcomings, <strong><em data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"800\">Heretic<\/em><\/strong> stands out as one of this year\u2019s best horror films. The kind that could even convert moviegoers, who would normally steer clear of the horror genre, to the dark chapel of terror.<\/p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:00cb6965-9287-4dd0-b4e9-e33aaff2e2ad-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">&#13;\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">&#13;\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">&#13;\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c58110c6-ec41-4de1-8f6d-e9ba2435557b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">&#13;\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">&#13;\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">&#13;\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1045\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>Heretic (2024) by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, available now on Canal+.<\/em><\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/div>&#13;\n<\/article><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget everything you believe in\u2026 That could be the tagline for Heretic, a horror film [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/this-horror-film-starring-hugh-grant-is-perfect-for-halloween\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from This horror film starring Hugh Grant is perfect for 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