Amazon Prime quietly adds 'simply perfect' horror movie

Amazon Prime has finally added what fans are calling the 'best horror film of 2024', described as a 'masterclass in suspense'.

Heretic, which appeared on the platform's coming soon list over a month ago, is now available for streaming at no extra cost to Prime subscribers from today (June 1).

The film created quite a buzz when it hit cinemas last year, featuring iconic British actor Hugh Grant in an unexpected role that earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actor.

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The plot centres around two young missionaries who find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse after knocking on the door of the sinister Mr. Reed (Grant). Trapped in his house, they must rely on their faith to escape alive.

Written and directed by filmmaking duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, known for writing the original A Quiet Place together, their latest project was equally well received, earning a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reports .

One verified reviewer said it 'messes with your mind'. Fans continue to heap praise on the film, with many claiming it is the 'hands down, best horror movie of 2024.'

Viewers have been raving about the psychological thriller Heretic, with one commenting: "Thought-provoking. Somewhere between Saw, Cube, and 10 Cloverfield Lane, wrapped in a 'crisis of faith' theme. Come for the psychological thriller, stay for the philosophical killer. Excellent performances/directing. Much like the titular antagonist, the film manages to hold a microscope up to religion while giving us challenging choices to make."

Hugh Grant has earned high praise for his role in the film, as one audience member remarked: "Heretic is an absolute masterclass in suspense and psychological horror, and Hugh Grant delivers one of the most chilling performances of his career."

The same fan added: "Stepping away from his usual charming roles, Grant embodies pure menace with eerie precision, proving once again why he's one of the most versatile actors in the industry."

Praise was also heaped on A24 by a cheerer of their work, who said they 'knocked it out the park again', while another viewer suggested 'Hollywood has done a disservice to Hugh Grant.'

That person elaborated: "Based on this performance, he clearly should have been given more antagonist roles. He chews up dialogue like Denzel in Training Day and easily layers on tension and malice. Fantastic."

Another enthusiast expressed that their immediate reaction after seeing the film was simply: "This movie is simply PERFECT. Like Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" perfect."

Heretic is streaming on Amazon Prime.