'Weapons' is the latest release from 'Barbarian' director Zach Cregger, and once again, he delivers something brilliant.

While marketed as horror, 'Weapons' leans more into thriller territory, similar to 'Prisoners', exploring a chilling mystery surrounding missing children that unfolds with a gripping story, tone, and performances that keep you fully immersed from minute one.

Much like 'Barbarian', Cregger’s structure here is unique - told in multiple chapters from different perspectives, revisiting the same events through new eyes. It’s one of my favourite storytelling methods, and it's executed masterfully. Cregger generates enough thrills that even if you’re a little unsatisfied with the overall reveal, you’re still on board down to the creativity behind this one.

'Weapons' is easily another standout of the year. It blends supernatural elements with real-world themes like grief, addiction, and police brutality, all while maintaining edge-of-your-seat suspense. A must-see that’s sure to land on many top 10 lists.

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