William Earl administrator Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out.
I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive. “Heretic” (In theaters on Nov.
8 from A24) — Hugh Grant goes sinister in this film about two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who knock on the wrong door.
Filled with riveting discussions about faith as well as bold performances from the central trio, “Heretic” is miles away from the other films writer-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have worked on before, including “A Quiet Place” and “65.” Brace yourself for a nerve-shredding, thoughtful and beautifully shot tale of terror. (Read Variety’s full review here.) “Doc of Chucky” (Streaming on Shudder on Nov.
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