'Heretic' Film: Controversial Casting, Box Office Success, and Personal Stories

"Heretic," a religious horror film by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, features Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as Mormon missionaries and Hugh Grant as a potential convert. The filmmakers discuss their decade-long journey to create the film, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and theological ideas. They launched a "battle campaign" to cast Grant, believing he was perfect for the role. The film, praised for its thought-provoking ending, aims to spark debate about belief and certainty. Beck and Woods also reflect on their experiences running a cinema and the impact of AI on the film industry.