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“Weapons” is a Modern Horror Classic (and “Happy Gilmore 2” is an Abomination)

“Weapons” is a Modern Horror Classic (and “Happy Gilmore 2” is an Abomination)

Update: 2025-08-06
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This week on FoF we review certainly my favourite film we've ever discussed on the pod so far in "Weapons", including why I think it's a modern horror classic with a full tapestry of horror treats. We also discuss the abomination that is "Happy Gilmore 2" in a fast-track rant, as well as tip my cap to the success of "The Naked Gun". Oh, and I also read through some hate comments I got on my Superman reel hahahaha. All this and more! Check the timestamps below...
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta
01:36 The "Megalopolis" Documentary is my Roman Empire
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03:52 "The Naked Gun" REVIEW - spoilers!
04:57 Is it funny?
05:29 My favourite joke
06:10 The gag rate - effective?
06:44 It's not the second coming
07:59 Feature-length Comedy Fatigue - discuss
10:10 Looked cinematic
10:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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11:15 My Star Rating System is elite
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13:00 "Happy Gilmore 2" REVIEW - spoilers (but don't watch it)
13:40 "It's a comedy, don't expect too much" - shush
14:47 Here's why it's bad.
16:08 The final act is unforgivable.
17:28 Not a speck of the original's spirit in sight.  
18:20 Silly Comedy is about PRECISION. Not sloppiness. 
20:30 It's ok to enjoy whatever you want. But it's ok that I didn't. 
21:50 LETTERBOXD RATING
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22:10 "Weapons" REVIEW - spoilers (go watch it)
24:23 This is an extension of the strengths shown in "Barbarian"
27:18 This is like if PTA directed a horror movie (a good thing)
28:51 It feels cinematic and timeless. 
29:41 This made me feel fear like I haven't felt for a long time. 
30:42 Every flavour of horror is mastered here. 
33:15 VERY funny - authentically, tastefully funny. 
35:17 A pure Stephen King-esque horror tale
36:45 This could perform better than "Bring Her Back" for all audiences
38:07 I'm blown away by this movie. 
38:35 Julia Garner is here to stay. 
40:31 This movie disturbed me all the way home hahaha
41:57 I will talk about this film for the rest of my life 
43:30 LETTERBOXD RATING
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44:13 Superman hate comments YAY!
45:24 Who is allowed to watch Comic-Book movies and have an opinion
47:10 Subscribe @fredasquithonfilm on TikTok & Insta

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“Weapons” is a Modern Horror Classic (and “Happy Gilmore 2” is an Abomination)

“Weapons” is a Modern Horror Classic (and “Happy Gilmore 2” is an Abomination)

Fred Asquith | @fredasquithonfilm | fredasquith.com