Heretic is a 2024 A24 psychological horror film in which two young Mormon sister missionaries are trapped by Hugh Grant’s diabolical Mr. Reed in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that tests their faith. The core narrative structures a philosophical confrontation over belief and control. The film features recurring ideological dialogue critiquing religion as a system of manipulation with some emphasis on power dynamics involving women.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Heretic.
Woke representation / casting
Casting fits story premise with no forced diversity.
20%
Woke political dialogue
Ideological dialogue challenges religion as control.
45%
Identity-driven story themes
Female leads face male ideological dominance in faith test.
35%
Western institutional / cultural critique
Critiques religion as manipulative institution with gendered control elements.
45%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Religious backlash only; no woke complaints.
20%
Creator track record context
One producer has feminist history; directors do not.
25%
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