I've Been Meaning To Watch That

Author: Manika Dulcio

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Exploring Faith and Fear in A24's Heretic w/Sushi Read's
Saturday, 28 December, 2024

🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 In this episode of I've Been Meaning to Watch That, host Manika is joined by special guest Sushi Read's to break down the chilling 2024 horror film, Heretic. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the film stars Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as two young Mormon missionaries whose mission to convert a reclusive man, played by Hugh Grant, takes a terrifying turn. Heretic premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, before its U.S. release by A24 on November 8. It has since garnered critical acclaim, grossing $44.2 million worldwide. Hugh Grant’s haunting performance earned him Best Actor nominations at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, while Beck and Woods received a Best Screenplay nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards. Manika and Sushi Read's dive deep into the film’s unsettling portrayal of religious manipulation, personal agency, and faith under pressure. They analyze the contrasting dynamics between the confident Sister Barnes and the more reserved Sister Paxton as they face Mr. Reed’s deceptive hospitality and psychological control. The hosts unpack the tension between faith and fear, conformity and independence, and how the film forces its characters—and viewers—to confront their beliefs. Their discussion highlights Mr. Reed’s character as a symbol of authority and coercion, drawing parallels to cult-like control and manipulation. Manika and Sushi also explore Paxton’s unexpected resilience and how her defiance challenges preconceived notions of vulnerability and strength. From Heretic’s exploration of doubt, manipulation, and survival to its commentary on hypocrisy and moral judgment, this episode delivers a thought-provoking analysis. Tune in as Manika and Sushi Read's reflect on the deeper themes of faith and fear in horror and celebrate Heretic as an example of bold, independent storytelling. Sushi Reads' TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sushisreads?_t=8fp7iDOlx93&_r=1 Subscribe to Sushi's channel😘https://youtube.com/@sushisreads2477?si=LMRuFW-TOuhe3fPL Podcast Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeenMeaning2Pod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenmeaning2pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1