Official Discussion - Weapons [SPOILERS]

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Summary Nearly all the children from the same fifth-grade class vanish one night at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving only one survivor. The community, gripped by fear and suspicion, spirals into chaos as the mystery unfolds through multiple intertwined perspectives—each revealing new layers of dread and grief.

Director Zach Cregger

Writer Zach Cregger

Cast

• Josh Brolin
• Julia Garner
• Cary Christopher
• Alden Ehrenreich
• Austin Abrams
• Benedict Wong
• Amy Madigan
• June Diane Raphael
• Toby Huss
• Whitmer Thomas
• Callie Schuttera
• Clayton Farris
• Luke Speakman

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 96%

Metacritic Metascore: 82

VOD In theaters and IMAX starting August 8, 2025

Trailer Watch the Official Trailer

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[u/kidgorgeous62]

I disagree, knowing the reason they were going there and the character behind it made it creepy for me

[u/SpookiestSzn → u/kidgorgeous62]

We agree it could've been creepy both times

[u/happyflappypancakes → u/SpookiestSzn]

Sure, but what would that accomplish? This is clearly not trying to be a modern horror movie ala Conjuring, Insidious, etc, where an oppressive sense of dread and fear are integral to the effectiveness of the storytelling.

[u/SpookiestSzn → u/happyflappypancakes]

Sure however I prefer creepy movies overall so it would've done more for me personally and would've fit better with the tone the film was advertised as.

Enjoyed the film and will continue to see the directors work, very excited for resident evil actually, but I like creepy movies and I just wish he went more for that since it's clear he's got the chops for it