Hugh Grant’s 2024 horror movie with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics tops streaming charts after it finally debuted on a streaming platform.Grant’s career has seen a resurgence in recent years, playing a role in many successful movies in the last few years. This includes a cameo appearance as Phillip inGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mysteryin 2022, and as Lofy the Oopma-Loompa on thecast ofWonka. He often brings touches of humor to his characters, though also isn’t a stranger to more dramatic roles, such as various characters inCloud Atlas.
While he’s had plenty of humorous and dramatic roles over the decades,Grant’s villain charactersare also a memorable part of his career. Some of his most memorable antagonists include Fletcher in 2019’sThe Gentlemen, and, more recently, Forge Fitzwilliam on thecast ofDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.His evil characters often memorably clash with heroes, making the actor a strong candidate to play the bad guy. It’s also what made his recent horror movie a critical and financial success, something that’s been reflected by its streaming release.
Heretic Scares Up A Streaming Debut Success
Grant’s Horror Movie Has Proven Quite Popular At Home
Grant’s 2024 horror movieHereticis now a streaming success after debuting on a new platform last week. The movie follows Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East),Mormon missionaries who go to a Mr. Reed’s (Grant) house to talk about their religion. Inside, however, the man tests their faith in a series of events where he aims to make them see what he calls the “one true religion.“Hereticwas praised by critics, scoring a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also a box office success, earning $57.4 million against a $10 million budget.
Heretic’s Monopoly Monologue Is The Hugh Grant Horror Movie’s Best Piece Of Subtle Commentary
The Monopoly monologue in the A24 psychological horror thriller Heretic offers the best piece of subtle commentary in the film’s overarching message.
Now,FlixPatrolhas confirmedHereticis the Number 1 most-watched movie on Max for August 15, 2025. The film reached these heights after debuting on the platform last week. The film has maintained its Number 1 spot in the Top 10 for 2 days as of writing, coming ahead ofFlow, Assassin’s Creed, Elevation, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, End of Watch, Morbius, Men in Black, White Chicks, and the least-watched on the list,Why Him?.
What Heretic’s Streaming Success Says About The Movie
It’s Attracting A New Audience At Home
Heretic’s major focus is on religious debate, using themes of belief to emphasize how Mr. Reed tests the faith of both missionaries who arrive at his home.Grant’s popularity in big-budget movies likeWonkaalso likely helped, with the draw of him being in a horror movie piquing curiosity about how he plays the antagonistic role. The themes and star of the show make its success unsurprising, bolstered by its critical praise and commercial accomplishments before it came to Max.
