A24’s Hit New Horror Movie Has the Mormon Church Upset. I Can See Why.
But the movie’s horror also turns on the unique history of Mormonism and the cultural position of its young, bright-eyed, and ...
Opinion
Commentary: What the new film ‘Heretic’ says about Mormon apologetics
“Heretic” is a new horror film about two young women, missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who, while seeking out potential converts, are trapped in the labyrinthine home ...
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From ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Heretic,’ why holy horror can be a hit with moviegoers
In the new horror movie, “Heretic,” Hugh Grant plays a diabolical religious skeptic who traps two scared missionaries in his ...
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Why the Mormon Church Said Horror Movie ‘Heretic’ Is Dangerous
Heretic is about a pair of Mormon missionaries who come to speak to ... is part of a long history of public figures claiming horror movies lead to real violence. Woods gave fans further insight ...
'Heretic's Portrayal of Mormonism Is Radically Different — That's Why It Works
It takes the same, open-minded and nuanced approach to its portrayal of Mormonism, as its use of a modern, youthful perspective allows it to offer meaningful ideas to theological debate. Heretic is ...
1 Star of the Movie ‘Heretic’ Left Mormonism
The horror movie 'Heretic' is one of the most prominent depictions of Mormonism in popular culture. One of the stars of the film was once a Mormon.
‘Heretic’ Filmmakers Scott Beck & Bryan Woods Address “Complacency” Within Hollywood & Innovations Required To Avoid “Future Of Fatigue”
Heretic' directors and writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk complacency within Hollywood and the effort to create ...
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Hugh Grant’s charm turns sinister in ‘Heretic’
Years removed from his dominant run of romantic comedies, Hugh Grant, like many actors of his age, has settled nicely into ...