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He is eager to talk about their beliefs and hear the good news
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Two young religious women become embroiled in a game of cat and mouse in the home of a strange man. The end credits state, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” Two Mormon missionaries, Paxton and Barnes, are lured into the home of the polite and knowledgeable Mr. Reed.
If they can
Too much. When the theological discussion takes a dark turn, the sisters are equally eager to get out of the house. “Heretic” is an intense, chilling, and terrifyingly honest discussion of the horror of ideas.
Hugh Grant (Mr
It’s thrilling to see where each topic and twist takes the characters. I enjoyed the deep dialogues about myths, choices, and sensitive topics like polygamy and Mormon underwear. Reed) was in attendance at this world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
East and Thatcher were once Mormons themselves, and Grant could identify with certain aspects of Mr
Grant seemed to relish the uncharacteristic role of “villain.” He was well cast, along with Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher, both of whom were also present at the premiere, because they all seemed to act instinctively and from the heart. Reed. “I found,” Grant said of his character’s religious views, “that we had a lot in common.” No wonder they were so good.
They brought some of their life experiences to the table
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