In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era

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In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era : Pop Culture Happy Hour In the claustrophobic thriller Heretic, two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) knock on the door of a charming man played by Hugh Grant. At first he seems genuinely interested in learning more, and invites them in. But it quickly becomes clear that this guy doesn't actually want to have a good-faith discussion.

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In the thrilling 'Heretic,' Hugh Grant is in his peak-villain era
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In the claustrophobic thriller Heretic, two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) knock on the door of a charming man played by Hugh Grant. At first he seems genuinely interested in learning more, and invites them in. But it quickly becomes clear that this guy doesn't actually want to have a good-faith discussion.

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