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The Heretics

  • 2017
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
The Heretics (2017)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:21
1 Video
12 Photos
Body HorrorFolk HorrorFantasyHorrorThriller

After she's kidnapped, a young woman begins to undergo a strange transformation.After she's kidnapped, a young woman begins to undergo a strange transformation.After she's kidnapped, a young woman begins to undergo a strange transformation.

  • Director
    • Chad Archibald
  • Writers
    • Jayme Laforest
    • Chad Archibald
  • Stars
    • Nina Kiri
    • Ry Barrett
    • Jorja Cadence
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chad Archibald
    • Writers
      • Jayme Laforest
      • Chad Archibald
    • Stars
      • Nina Kiri
      • Ry Barrett
      • Jorja Cadence
    • 48User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    The Heretics
    Trailer 1:21
    The Heretics

    Photos12

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    Nina Kiri
    Nina Kiri
    • Gloria
    Ry Barrett
    Ry Barrett
    • Thomas
    Jorja Cadence
    Jorja Cadence
    • Joan
    Will King
    Will King
    • Kent
    Nina Richmond
    Nina Richmond
    • Ruth
    Austin Duffy
    • Abaddon
    Sid McMillan
    • Mr. Vela
    Colin Price
    Colin Price
    • Officer Carter
    Alex Loubert
    • Home Owner
    Julie C. Sheppard
    Julie C. Sheppard
    • Therapist
    Caleigh Le Grand
    Caleigh Le Grand
    • Mary
    Anna Jane Edmonds
    Anna Jane Edmonds
    • Support Group…
    Meagan Pringle
    • Support Group…
    Emma Waterfield
    • Support Group
    Colleen Kelly
    • Support Group
    Lori Fleming
    • Support Group
    Julie Docherty
    • Support Group
    Bailey Mackay
    • Support Group
    • Director
      • Chad Archibald
    • Writers
      • Jayme Laforest
      • Chad Archibald
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews48

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    6mikedegroot

    Not sure where all the hate for this movie is coming from

    Yeah, some of the acting in this film is certainly not going to win any awards, but it's really not that bad at all. I've seen much worse from A list actors (I'm looking at you everyone in Killing of a Sacred Deer). And honestly, for an indie movie, it's easily on par with many I've seen.

    Visually the film is very good. There are some nice shots, solid practical effects, and good locations. The story isn't revolutionary but I did appreciate the few twists, even though the ending left a little to be desired.

    Overall I've seen much worse and this one is worth a watch for horror junkies.
    7joshjack-35680

    Better than what I expected

    I bought this DVD a couple days ago. And i really didn't expect much until i watched it. It was a lot better than my expectations. It does have originality and a dark setting compared to most horror movies that circles along the satanic cult type setting.
    5nayishah

    From Ehhh to Wait WHAT just Happened!!

    To be honest...I almost turned the movie off when it started off slow. But I told myself....wait...give it just a few more minutes, and I am glad I did!! When the movie got going, it did not disappoint with the creepiness and a few scares that made me jump. I like the surprising twists it gave causing me to sit on the edge trying to figure it out. I'm definitely going to watch again especially to see if I notice anything new.
    7cotterpolt

    Not bad

    I think the acting was good perhaps the writing was off or directing. The story was good so I'm going to point toward the writing which is needed to develop the characters right. The actors tried with what they had. I'd recommend no problem to a B movie fan like myself. One thing I am getting sick of is the "not a happy ending" BS. Someone started that as a new twist about a decade ago and now there is no such thing as a happy ending anymore. Which makes it actually depressing in the end. A bad societal norms that has come along if that makes sense. Overall B+ for my B movie love
    7UniqueParticle

    Satisfying underrated ritualistic film

    Not as bad as the 4.7 rating especially compared to other cheese dick horrors! The acting and disturbing factors are quite good for what they are. Netflix really has some decent choices nowadays at least in my eyes. Also the 2 main women are great, you want something effed up and nasty this is it.

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    Related interests

    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Body Horror
    Florence Pugh in Midsommar (2019)
    Folk Horror
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
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    • Trivia
      The song that plays during the credits at the end of the movie is called, "Closer To The Fire" by Steph Copeland and featuring Tara Watts.
    • Goofs
      Thomas got his own scripture wrong, saying Abaddon is described in the Book of Revelations--it should be "Revelation" singular.
    • Quotes

      Kent: Holy shit we found it... Joan son of a bitc...

      [Joan starts stabbing him]

    • Soundtracks
      Closer to the Fire (feat. Tara Watts)
      Written by Steph Copeland

      Performed by Steph Copeland

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2017 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 異端邪降
    • Filming locations
      • Erin, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Black Fawn Films
      • Breakthrough Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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