In the new film Heretic, Hugh Grant plays the conniving Mr. Reed, a man who lures two women into his house

In the new thriller Heretic , Hugh Grant plays the conniving Mr. Reed , a man who poses as a religious seeker.

The tension of the film builds around a series of lectures about belief Reed delivers to the young women.

The film interrogates the too-familiar tendency of women to remain courteous even in the face of red flags.

The LDS church has objected to Heretic ’s portrayal of its missionaries.

LZ Granderson: Heretic “portrays the graphically violent treatment of women” and “runs counter to the safety and well-being of our communities” Granderson says the church advises missionaries to “Leave immediately if you or your companion feels uncomfortable about a location, person, or situation.

Amy Stark says missions can be terrifying and truly dangerous for missionaries.

She says they face armed robberies, sexual harassment, assault, and assault.

Stark: Heretic does not endorse Reed 's worldview, but sympathies lie with the sister missionaries.

But other threats are real and numerous, she says.