Summary:

Two young, devout missionaries are drawn into a deadly cat-and-mouse game when they attempt to convert a seemingly charming but deeply disturbed man in his remote home, forcing them to question their faith and fight for survival.

Review:

Leveraging the suspense pedigree of its directors and featuring a potentially chilling against-type performance from Hugh Grant, 'Heretic' promises a tense, claustrophobic psychological thriller. Its strength likely lies in the unnerving subversion of religious piety and the escalating mind games between the captive missionaries and their enigmatic host.

Audience Recommendation:

Recommended for fans of psychological horror, suspense thrillers, and contained single-location dramas. Viewers who enjoyed 'A Quiet Place' (for director pedigree) or films exploring themes of faith, manipulation, and survival ('Misery', 'Don't Breathe') might find this particularly compelling.

Themes:

Examines themes of faith challenged by terror, religious fanaticism, manipulation, the nature of belief versus reality, and the primal instinct for survival in extreme circumstances.

Fun Facts:

• Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writers best known for creating 'A Quiet Place'.

• Features Hugh Grant in a significant departure from his usual roles, portraying a sinister and manipulative character.

• The film focuses primarily on three characters in a confined setting, intensifying the psychological tension.