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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
One of last year's scariest horror films has just dropped on this streaming platform
We may still be a few months away from Halloween, but when it comes to a good horror film, there's no need to wait. Last year, everyone was talking about the chilling psychological horror Heretic, with noughties heartthrob Hugh Grant (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary and Notting Hill) turned villain as Mr. Reed. Now, you can stream it from the comfort of your own home (probably watching from behind a pillow). The film follows the story of Mormon missionaries Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton (played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who pay a visit to Mr. Reed, after he expresses interest in their church. The young girls find themselves ensnared in a deadly, bone-chilling game of cat and mouse, as they find themselves trapped within the creepy Mr. Reed's home with no way to escape. When the film hit cinemas in 2024, it received positive reviews from critics, and nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards and the BAFTAs. And, it has an impressive score of 91 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer. If you can't wait to sink your teeth into this spine-tingling watch, here's everything that you need to know about where to stream Heretic. How to stream Heretic in the UK The film has soared up the Amazon Prime chart, having only been added a few days ago, and is receiving largely positive reviews. Heretic is just shy of two hours long, making it a perfect choice for an upcoming movie night. The film has been available in physical media for a while, released on DVD and Blu-ray in February 2025, but it's now free to watch for Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service that gives users access to numerous benefits, from free expedited shipping on Amazon shopping and free access to hit shows and films on its streaming service. You can sign up for Amazon Prime from just £8.99 a month, but if you're a new user, you can enjoy 30 days of a no-obligation free trial. Sometimes, Amazon will even offer an extra free trial to those who have previously signed up but are no longer members, so it's worth checking out what's on offer for you.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Aussie film Bring Her Back called one of the best horror movies of the year
A new Australian horror film has left viewers terrifyingly glued to their seats. Bring Her Back has cinemagoers both disturbed and impressed by the movie, which stars British actress and two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins as a foster parent who takes in two orphaned children after the death of her own child. The horror flick is directed by the same duo behind the widely acclaimed 2022 Aussie supernatural thriller Talk to Me. Twins Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou wowed the industry when they went from YouTube pranksters known as RackaRack to filmmakers who raked in a cool $143 million at the global box office for Talk to Me, their debut film. And now they're back with this psychological thriller filmed in Adelaide that they've described as 'harrowing, traumatic and fun'. 'We wanted to do something different from talk to me. It's still a horror film but it's more psychological,' Michael said in a promo teaser. 'I always knew Bring Her Back was the next film I wanted to make next. I was excited doing a character study and a psycho-biddy film,' added Danny. 'My hope is that audience go away saying it's a horror movie but why am I emotionally moved by this too?' Michael shared, as Danny teased, 'There's some f***ed up s**t in this film.' The audience agrees, with many saying the film has stayed with them long after leaving the cinema. 'The sombre quietness of everyone in the theatre walking out of Bring Her Back was something else. What a movie,' one tweeted on X, as another added, 'Saw the movie bring her back last night & it might be one of the best horror films i've seen so far in the past couple years.' 'I mean wow,' tweeted another viewer. 'I'm absolutely speechless right now and I was NOT ready for just how harrowing and devastating this movie can be. the brothers have done it once again and they've impressed me beyond my expectations. 10/10.' And this from another viewer: 'Holy F**k! So I went to see A24's Bring Her Back. Brought to you by the same guys who did Talk to Me. Talk to Me was pretty good, but this movie is one of the darkest and most intense movies I've ever seen!' 'Just seen bring her back. Good movie but I'm traumatised,' concluded another fan. Bring Her Back has also been praised by critics, earning glowing reviews and an 89 per cent 'fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie has you hooked from the very first scene that features grainy VHS footage from an intense cult ritual, and the film cuts back to this grisly scene every so often. Hawkins' character Laura is stellar as the chillingly creepy foster parent who welcomes Andy (Billy Barrett) and his visually impaired sister Piper (Sora Wong) to her secluded house in suburban Australia. As it turns out, Laura's biological child Cathy, who was also visually impaired, mysteriously died too long ago, and it soon becomes apparent that she has sinister plans for Piper. 'We love Sally Hawkins and were so honoured to be able to work with her,' Danny said of their leading lady. 'She lived and breathed this character. The process of her was so incredible. She gave a part of her soul for this character and when she went there, she went there. And the crew were terrified of her and so was I.'
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Robert Pattinson reveals how fatherhood has changed him
Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence play new parents in the psychological thriller Die, My Love, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend to rave reviews. The pair got candid during a press call about how having children themselves has affected the way they work. Pattinson, who welcomed a daughter with his partner, Suki Waterhouse, in March last year, shared, "I think, in the most unexpected ways, having a baby gives you the biggest trove of energy and inspiration afterward. It's a different kind of energy.". Lawrence, who shares her son Cy, three, and a newborn with her husband Cooke Maroney, concurred.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Robert Pattinson reveals how fatherhood has changed him
Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence play new parents in the psychological thriller Die, My Love, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend to rave reviews. The pair got candid during a press call about how having children themselves has affected the way they work. Pattinson, who welcomed a daughter with his partner, Suki Waterhouse, in March last year, shared, "I think, in the most unexpected ways, having a baby gives you the biggest trove of energy and inspiration afterward. It's a different kind of energy.". Lawrence, who shares her son Cy, three, and a newborn with her husband Cooke Maroney, concurred.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Disney+ K-drama Nine Puzzles: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku play detectives in murder mystery
Lead cast: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku A mysterious serial killer taunts a pair of mismatched detectives with a cryptic string of murders dating back years in Nine Puzzles, a new series starring Kim Da-mi ( Itaewon Class ) and Son Suk-ku Heavenly Ever After ) as the most unlikely of collaborators. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin ( Narco Saints ) and written by Lee Eun-mi (Tunnel), the compelling K-drama interweaves elements of humour and workplace drama in a high-stakes psychological thriller that is buoyed by the playful dynamic between its central pairing. Nine Puzzles opens in 2013, as high-schooler Yoon E-na (Kim) arrives home one rainy night to discover her uncle and guardian Yoon Dong-hoon (Ji Jin-hee) murdered, stabbed through the back of the neck with an awl. Play Beside his body, she discovers a single piece of a jigsaw puzzle featuring part of a strange and elaborate image that seems to resemble the crime scene. When taken in for questioning, young E-na cannot remember how she got home or what happened before the police arrived.
