Heretic (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Heretic is a horror film directed by Peter Handford, running about 94 minutes. “Some Sins can never be Forgiven” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled Catholic priest, Father James, finds his faith crushed when a young girl he promises to protect commits suicide. Months after her death, he is forced to return to his old parish and to the scene of her suicide, a derelict mansion house. Trapped in the house overnight James becomes convinced that he is being haunted by the ghosts of the girl and her dead Stepfather, risen from the grave to seek a blood retribution for the awful tragedy that he allowed to take place
Who’s in it. Heretic stars Andrew Squires as Father James Pallister, Michael J. Tait as Tom Carlisle, Jennifer Nelson as Claire Russell and James Zakeri as Fr Will O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Heretic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heretic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heretic tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heretic (2012)?
- In US, Heretic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heretic worth watching?
- Heretic holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heretic?
- Heretic stars Andrew Squires, Michael J. Tait, Jennifer Nelson, James Zakeri and Jodie McEnery.
- When was Heretic released?
- Heretic was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.