Box Office: Hugh Grant’s ‘Heretic’ Makes $1.2 Million in Previews

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for the eerie and the extraordinary, I must say that “Heretic” has caught my attention like a moth to a flame. With a career spanning through the annals of cinematic history, I’ve seen my fair share of suspenseful tales, but this one seems to be carving out its own unique niche. The plot, reminiscent of classic psychological thrillers, promises an intricate dance of deception and fear that I can hardly wait to unravel.

Halloween may be over, but the scares keep on coming.

The horror film “Heretic,” a collaboration between A24 and Hugh Grant, is set to hit theaters this weekend, and it has already grossed an impressive $1.2 million during its Thursday preview screenings.

The upcoming movie ‘Heretic’ faces competition from Sony’s superhero sequel ‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ which has dominated the box office for the last fortnight. ‘Heretic,’ starring Tom Hardy, is projected to earn approximately $13 million to $15 million in its third week, representing a 40%-50% decrease from its previous weekend’s earnings. Given that ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is expected to rake in around $8 million to $10 million during the same period, ‘Heretic’ seems poised to claim the runner-up spot.

In the plot of “Heretic”, a pair of missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endeavor to convert an isolated Englishman, but find themselves in much greater peril than anticipated. The series stars Mark Grant as the ominous Mr. Reed, who captures the two young actresses, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, within his residence.

24 unveiled the film “Heretic” using innovative marketing methods and arranged exclusive blueberry pie-scented movie showings at certain cinemas ahead of its release. As hinted in the trailer, the two missionaries are forbidden to enter Mr. Reed’s house unless accompanied by a woman, yet he promises them that his wife is presently at home baking a blueberry pie. Upon entering, the women gradually understand that things aren’t as they appear when they spot a blueberry-scented candle burning in the lounge room.

Over the upcoming weekend, you’ll find “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a heartwarming faith-infused family film by Lionsgate. The movie is targeting a solid opening of between $6 million and $8 million. It already garnered an impressive $500,000 during its Thursday previews.

2024-11-08 20:46

Box Office: Hugh Grant’s ‘Heretic’ Makes $1.2 Million in Previews

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