Heretic: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Allison and Joe are joined by their returning guest and new producer Will Schlaack to discuss the 2024 psychological horror film 'Heretic' (directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; starring Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Hugh Grant). The conversation kicks off with some holiday cheer before diving deep into the movie's plot, themes, and character dynamics. Over the course of this episode, they analyze the film's portrayal of the relationship between religion, faith, and control; discuss whether or not the story is well suited to the screen; and delve into their contrasting opinions on the movie's ambiguous ending.

00:00 Festive Beginnings and Introductions

00:53 Diving into 'Heretic': Plot and Cast

01:09 Special Screening Experience and Q&A Insights

02:31 Directors' Background and Inspiration

04:07 Hugh Grant's Villain Monologue

06:37 Analyzing the Film's Themes and Execution

13:54 Comparing Religious Upbringings

27:16 Unraveling the Basement Mystery

29:00 The Prophet Plot Holes

33:50 Unexpected Twists and Ambiguous Endings

39:37 Interpretations and Themes of Faith

49:41 Mormon Reactions to the Film

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