HERETIC (Hugh Grant)

Heretic is a 2024 American psychological horror film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. It follows two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who visit the home of an eccentric man (Hugh Grant) after he expresses interest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), only for his true intentions to quickly become clear.

In Boulder, Colorado, two LDS Church missionaries—eager Sister Paxton, age 19 and self-assured Sister Barnes, age 20 —arrive at the home of Mr. Reed, a middle-aged man. After informing Reed that they can only enter a home if a woman is present, Reed invites them in, assuring them that his wife is preparing a blueberry pie in the kitchen. They sit and discuss religion, with Paxton expressing a desire to visit her loved ones after she dies in the form of a butterfly that lands on their hands. Reed reveals to the girls that he studied theology for decades and makes uncomfortable comments about their faith. The women continue to inquire about his wife's presence, and Reed excuses himself to go and speak to her. When he steps out of the room, Barnes realizes that the smell of blueberry pie has been coming from a scented candle. They attempt to leave but find the front door locked. Reed reappears and informs them that the front door is latched on a timer and will not open until the timer ends. At the church, Elder Kennedy, realizing that Paxton and Barnes are two hours late, goes out to look for them.