Hes not out to murder them.
Hes out to, well… we wont say.
But the entire dynamic is structured and driven by dialogue.
Hugh Grant sizes up some Mormons in Heretic. Image: A24
Specifically, dialogue about religious philosophy.
At first,Heretics tension comes from the unknown.
What exactly is happening here?
The audience knows before the Sisters that something is wrong, we simply dont know what it is.
This first act ofHereticis phenomenal.
It all works together to educate but also terrify.
Which, yes, even goes for the third act when all is revealed.
That said,Hereticonly mildly disappoints.
Each shows a whole spectrum of emotion that keeps the film propulsive and interesting.
Plus, the fact the movie is a subversion of a horror trope hangs over everything.
Were always waiting for things to turn violent.
Hereticrecently screened at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.
It opens wide on November 8.
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