Movie review
October 31, 2024 · 111 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
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.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Heretic.
Woke representation / casting
Casting fits story premise with no forced diversity.
Woke political dialogue
Ideological dialogue challenges religion as control.
Identity-driven story themes
Female leads face male ideological dominance in faith test.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Critiques religion as manipulative institution with gendered control elements.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Religious backlash only; no woke complaints.
Creator track record context
One producer has feminist history; directors do not.
