Once the duo give a shot to leave Reeds home, things take a dark, unexpected turn.

Paxton uncovers Reeds deceptions and realizes his supernatural powers were mere trickery, summoning the courage to stab him.

A dying Reed attempts to kill Paxton, but Barnes uses her last strength to kill him.

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Her prayers are seemingly answered when Barnes returns to life for long enough to kill Reed and save her.

Once outside,a butterfly lands on Sister Paxtons hand for a brief moment before seemingly disappearing.

This was, they would know that she was still a presence in their lives after her death.

Chloe East’s Sister Paxton and Sophie Thatcher’s Sister Barnes walk through a dark hallway in Heretic

In reality, the ailing woman had died after willingly poisoning herself with the pie.

However, she was replaced by another, almost identical woman who played her revived self.

Paxton worked this out inHeretics ending, resulting in her final showdown with Reed.

Sophie Thatcher in Heretic and Hugh Grant

This fight seemingly ended with Paxton escaping, although the butterfly could subtly imply otherwise.

However, this seems unlikely given her death scene.

According to this theory, Reed may have killed Paxton and she only imagined her escape.

Sisters Barnes and Paxton walk in the rain in Heretic

Thus, according to this theory, Reed may have killed Paxton and she only imagined her escape.

Hereticis currently playing in theaters.

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Sophie Thatcher’s Sister Barnes and Chloe East’s Sister Paxton stand in the rain in Heretic 2024 trailer

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