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The retro stars having sex before stardom videobest ways to watch 'Heretic' at a glance:BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Buy or rent 'Heretic' on Prime Video $5.99 or $19.99
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The latest from writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place, 65), Hereticis intricate, intellectual, and eerie. Beyond the religious debate and blueberry pie lies Hugh Grant in one of the most surprising roles of his career. "What really sets Heretic apart is Grant, the absolute monster of a man he plays, and just how awfully familiar that man is," Mashable's reviewer writes. You may never look at his Notting Hillperformance the same again after watching.
The A24 religious horror gem is finally available to stream, so you can catch Grant take on the role of creepy Mr. Reed at home. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Hereticabout?
Loner Mr. Reed (Grant) is visited by two Mormon missionaries (Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher and The Fabelmans' Chloe East) in A24's Heretic. The girls are hoping to teach him about the Church of Latter Day Saints, but get more than they bargained for when he traps them in his house. To exit, they face a loaded choice: the door labeled "belief" or "disbelief."
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Get a glimpse of Hugh Grant channeling his inner horror villain in the official trailer below:
Is Hereticworth watching?
"Here, you'll witness Grant both as you've never seen him before (downright terrifying!) and exactly as you've seen him before (charming with a side of self-deprecation). The combination is downright bone-chilling, with Grant's performance providing nonstop terror even as Heretic's theological frights remain fairly surface level," Mashable's Belen Edwards writes in her review. For Grant alone, Hereticis worth watching. But don't just take our word for it — the A24 horror film also currently holds a 91 percent critic rating and 76 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning it the "certified fresh" label.
Read our full review of Heretic.
How to watch Hereticat home
Credit: A24 Hereticmade its at-home debut via digital on-demand retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV on Dec. 10— about a month after its theatrical release. You can purchase it for your digital collection or rent it for 30 days. Just note that with rentals, you'll only have 48 hours to finish the film once you begin.
Here are some quick links to buy or rent Hereticonline:
Prime Video — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy
Apple TV — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy
Fandango at Home (Vudu) — $5.99 to rent, $19.99 to buy
YouTube — $4.99+ to rent, $19.99 to buy
Google Play — $4.99+ to rent, $19.99 to buy
Is Hereticstreaming?
The A24 horror film is set to make its streaming debut on Max on March 7. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 per month, but there are a few different ways to save some money on your plan. We've rounded up the best Max streaming deals for you below.
The best Max streaming deals
Best for most people: Save 16% on Max with ads annual subscription
Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max (with ads) yearly subscription $99.99 per year (save 16%) The most straightforward way to watch Hereticon Max would be to sign up for a single month of the service with ads, then cancel before you're charged for another. If you choose an annual subscription instead, however, you can save up to 16%. Rather than $9.99 per month, it'll cost you about $8.33 per month when you pay upfront for the year.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max (No Ads) annual subscription $169.99 per year (save 16%) If you prefer an ad-free viewing experience, you can also save 16% on a yearly Max ad-free plan. There are two tiers to choose from: Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate Ad-Free. The basic ad-free tier costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year (about $14.17 per month), while the Ultimate tier costs either $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year (about $17.50 per month). Both tiers offer an ad-free viewing experience, but the Ultimate tier takes things a step further with 4K Ultra HD video quality and Dolby Atmos.
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