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Elliott Robinson, Movieweb
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:45am

Hugh Grant Universally Praised for Horrifying New Performance in A24's Heretic

Acclaimed actor Hugh Grant, best known for his leading roles in romantic comedies such as Love Actually and Notting Hill, has made an unexpected entrance into the world of horror with glowing reviews from early audiences. Grant's psychological horror film Heretic premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, and represents the most recent project in Grant's gradual shift away from his rom-com persona, and towards more villainous roles.

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