What drives 17 children to vanish into the night — and why is one left behind?

In Weapons, Zach Cregger (Barbarian) crafts a haunting mystery-horror that sidesteps jump scares in favor of psychological dread. Anchored by powerful performances from Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and breakout star Cary Christopher, this slow-burning thriller unravels through shifting perspectives, communal grief, and a central question with no easy answers.

Creeping dread, emotional complexity, and narrative ambition collide in one of the year’s most thought-provoking genre films.

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