Faith and Fear: Directors Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Cast Discuss HERETIC

Hugh Grant in HERETIC | Image courtesy of A24

By Shannon McGrew

Join Creepy Kingdom's Co-Owner Shannon McGrew as she interviews the directors and cast of A24's religious horror film, HERETIC.

Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods share their motivations and challenges in creating a film that explores belief systems and sparks conversations long after the credits roll. They also discuss the process of casting Hugh Grant and tapping into his darker side for a role unlike any he's done in decades.

Cast members Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher delve into their approach to portraying Sister Paxton and Sister Burns, highlighting how they prepared for their characters' emotional complexities and their shared experience of filming scenes chronologically. The interview also touches on the importance of character biographies that Beck and Woods encouraged the two to create to enrich the actors' performances.

Edited by James H. Carter II, this interview provides an in-depth look at the artistry and dedication behind HERETIC.

HERETIC is now in theaters.