Hugh Grant gets sinister in ‘Heretic’ — here’s where to stream it
Hugh Grant gets sinister in ‘Heretic’ — here’s where to stream it
A24’s latest horror thriller follows two missionaries trapped in a deadly game.
Hugh Grant as a horror villain? Believe it. “Heretic” is A24’s latest psychological thriller, and it’s finally making its way to streaming. The film follows two young Mormon missionaries who knock on the wrong door and find themselves trapped in a deadly game of faith and survival, courtesy of the sinister Mr. Reed (Grant). Written and directed by “A Quiet Place” writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, “Heretic” brings plenty of tension, twists, and a chillingly unhinged performance from Grant. After a solid, profitable theatrical run, the film starts streaming Friday, March 7, on Max.
How to watch ‘Heretic’
- When: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3 a.m. ET
- TV: Max
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Heretic’
About ‘Heretic’
Two young missionaries, a seemingly polite stranger, and one door they should’ve never knocked on - that’s the setup for “Heretic,” A24’s latest psychological horror-thriller. When Noah and Holly, two dedicated Mormon missionaries, arrive at the home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), they expect a polite conversation, maybe even a chance to convert a skeptic. Instead, they walk straight into a nightmare. What starts as a tense discussion about faith and belief quickly warps into a sinister game of survival, with Reed pulling the strings. As the night unfolds, the missionaries are pushed to their limits, forced to question everything they thought they knew about their faith - and each other. With eerie, slow-burning suspense and an unsettling performance from Grant, “Heretic” isn’t just about escaping a house - it’s about what happens when belief is turned against you.
Watch the trailer for ‘Heretic’
What other horror movies can you watch on Max?
If you’re looking for more eerie, suspenseful horror films to stream on Max, there are plenty of chilling options. A must-watch is “Barbarian,” a twisted psychological horror that starts with a double-booked Airbnb and spirals into something far more terrifying lurking beneath the surface. If you’re in the mood for a supernatural thriller with a wild twist, “Malignant” follows a woman plagued by shocking visions of murder - only to realize they’re actually happening in real life. And if classic paranormal horror is more your style, “The Conjuring” series is packed with haunted houses, demonic possessions, and the legendary investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Watch them all with a Max subscription that starts at $10 per month with ads.
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