
Heretic
Question everything.
Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Produced by A24, Beck/Woods
A dark, intellectually charged thriller that traps two women of faith in a psychological game with a sociopathic antagonist, forcing them to confront the foundations of their beliefs.
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
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Questions people ask
Is Heretic scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Heretic easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Heretic end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Heretic violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Heretic sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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Like Heretic
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Heretic
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Heretic, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Heretic, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Heretic, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































