Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece

A woman wearing a denim jacket walking in front of a school next to a vigil covered in photos of missing children.

Zach Cregger’s first major film Barbarian was tense and frightening, but it was also infused with a healthy dose of absurdity. The movie’s twisted sense of humor made it easier to stomach its grotesque violence and a bit more difficult to anticipate how its unhinged story would unfold. But Barbarian also worked surprisingly well as a commentary on who really benefits from the redevelopment of decaying cities.

Barbarian‘s unpredictable tonal shifts and impressive production value made it feel like Cregger had captured lightning in a bottle – the kind that is often difficult to replicate. But with his new thriller, Weapons, Cregger proves tha …

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