The result is a film that feels more in the realm of dark fantasy than pure horror.

Hereticalsosubtly references many classic European folk tales.

Beck responded that he and Woods were interested inreligious parables as a framing rig for the film.

Custom Heretic image featuring Hugh Grant and two wooden figures from the movie

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There may be an element of truth to them, but they are exaggerated for dramatic effect.

Beck added that he and Woods toyed with the idea thatHereticitself can be seen as a parable.

The butterfly serves as a recurring symbol in the film, andMr.

Sisters Barnes and Paxton, played by actors Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher, looking to the side fearfully in a dim room in Heretic

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

Hereticwill be available to stream on Prime Video on December 10.

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Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

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