Heretic, one of the highest-rated horror movies of 2024, has already passed its budget at the box office in just one week. Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writing duo behind A Quiet Place, the new A24 horror film follows two Mormon missionaries who attempt to convert a reclusive Englishman who is far more dangerous than he seems and are drawn into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Heretic‘s cast includes Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Tophher Grace, and Elle Young.
Now, after just one week in theaters, the new A24 horror film has already passed its budget at the box office. According to Collider, Heretic has hit the $15 million mark globally, passing its reported production budget of about $10 million. Its total box office haul breaks down to $11 million domestically and $4 million internationally.
What Heretic’s Box Office Milestone Means For The Movie
It’s On Its Way To Becoming A Modest Box Office Success
Heretic hitting the $15 million mark worldwide, and in turn passing its reported production budget of about $10 million, means that the A24 horror movie is well on its way to becoming a modest box office success. Typically, a movie needs to make two and a half times its production budget to turn a profit. This is especially impressive for Heretic, considering it’s been a rough year for horror movies. However, Heretic is the type of horror film that has found success this year.
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In 2024, horror releases from big studios have underperformed, such as I maginary, Night Swim, The First Omen, Abigail, The Watchers, and Tarot – none of which surpassed the $50 million mark domestically. Meanwhile, indie horror films like Terrifier 3, Longlegs, and Late Night with the Devil have fared significantly better. It also helps that Heretic reviews have praised Hugh Grant for playing against type, in addition to the film’s cerebral thrills, resulting in one of the highest-rated horror movies of 2024 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our Take On Heretic’s Box Office Milestone
Indie Horror Continues To Thrive
For fans of A24 horror films, it’s a great sign to see Heretic recoup its budget in just one week, continuing to reward indie horror for delivering more atmospheric and cerebral thrills rather than relying on cheap jump scares. This success highlights an appetite for horror that challenges audiences intellectually. It’s also great to see Hugh Grant continue to receive recognition for playing against type as a villain in Heretic, contrasting with his long-standing image as a charming romantic lead.
Source: Collider