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Hugh Grant established himself as one of the most popular romantic heroes with repeated hits in the genre. However, after many years of dabbling in different genres, the actor delivered a diabolical performance in an unexpected field.
TheNotting Hilllead’s performance as the evil Scottish man inHereticshocked audiences and critics alike due to his chilling performance. One would believe the actor would be an avid fan of the genre but that’s far from reality. Grant revealed he had been terrified of the genre ever since he watchedThe Wizard of Oz.
The musical which haunted Hugh Grant for years
Hugh Granthas given huge hits as a romantic lead in movies likeLove Actually, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Two Weeks Notice, and many more. But the actor unleashed his potential as an antagonist in the horror thrillerHereticdirected by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.
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The film starredSophie Thatcherand Chloe East as Mormon missionaries trying to convert Mr. Reed, a mysterious Scottish man. Grant’s twisted portrayal of the spine-chilling character won him a lot of praise by the critics.
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The movie acquired a high score of 93% onRotten Tomatoeswith fans applauding the actor’s ability in the genre. However, in reality, thePaddington 2actor isn’t very keen on watching horror films.
Do you like scary movies? Are you a fan of the genre in general?
On appearing onJimmy Kimmel Live, the host questioned Grant about whether he indulged in occasional horror-movie-watching. However, the actor was quick to deny it and traced his aversion to the genre back to an old musical fantasy.
The hilarious reason behind the actor’s dislike for the genre
TheSense and Sensibilitylead confessed that he couldn’t bear to watch any horror films after he saw the 1939 musical movieThe Wizard of Oz. In all seriousness, the actor revealed he had screamed out loud when he watched theJudy Garlandstarrer for the first time.
I’ve never been able to cope ever since The Wizard of Oz.I had to be taken screaming out of The Wizard of Oz.
Even the host agreed with his statement as the duo bonded over their trauma of seeing the fantasyVictor Flemingdirectorial. When the host mentioned his fear of Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch in the movie, Grant had an amusing response.
I remember seeing her in a coffee commercial…and I was scared of her pitching coffee.Yeah, they should have burned her.
TheFour Weddings and a Funerallead jokingly quipped that the witch should have been burnt at the end of the film. The 1939 film set a lot of standards for the industry at the time of its release and was also listed among thegreatest films of all time.
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Hereticis scheduled to be released on 05 June 2025.
The Wizard of Ozis currently available to watch on Prime Video.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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