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‘Conclave’ ’The Substance,’ ‘Heretic’ Among the Prestige Genre Films Gaining Acceptance in Mainstream Festivals
‘The Substance,’ ‘Heretic’ Among the Prestige Genre Films Gaining Acceptance in Mainstream Festivals.
But this year, three Toronto fest entries — Focus Features’ papal conspiracy thriller “Conclave,” Mubi’s gory horror film “ The Substance ” and A24’s horror-thriller “Heretic” — may prove to be exceptions to the rule. “I really wanted to straddle a line and have [“Conclave”] appeal to a large audience with its thriller elements, but also make it a cinematic experience that satisfies an adult, more discerning viewership at festivals,” says director Edward Berger, whose war drama “All Quiet on the Western Front” won four Oscars in 2023. Few Toronto films may end up exploring as many twists and turns in the psyche of its lead character as “Heretic.” Hugh Grant plays the evil Mr. Reed, who invites two Mormon missionaries into his home and challenges them to a religious debate with very high stakes.
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