Heretic - The scoop and digest

Psychological horror is written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, and unrelated to 2012 film of same name.

Hugh Grant - Mr. Reed

Sophie Thatcher - Sister Barnes

Chloe East - Sister Paxton

Summary

Sisters Barnes and Paxton arrive at the home of reclusive Englishman Mr. Reed, who wants to learn more about the Mormon Church.

When they start debating religion, Reed's views and comments prompt missionaries to leave.

But after finding front door locked and metal inside walls blocking phone signal, they're forced into playing a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

False correlation

Polite and charismatic, with a menacing twinkle in his eye, Hugh Grant is a revelation.

Chris Bacon's ominous score heightens tension and Chung-hoon Chung's utilisation of chiaroscuro is excellent.

While Reed's flashy monologues and parables are designed to destroy their faith, makeshift pawns don't take things lying down.

Reed pointing out that 'originals are less popular than iterations' is absolutely true.

For example, everybody's heard of Monopoly, but not its inspiration The Landlord's Game.

Unfortunately, plot begins to unravel and third act underwhelmed.

But the overriding message is this:

The one true religion is control.