When you build your horror film around the mystery of a classroom full of missing kids, you've officially got our attention. But as anyone can tell you, a horror movie does not succeed on premise alone — somewhere along the line, they have to bring the concept to execution. With "Weapons," we're treated to a master class courtesy of director Zach Cregger, who imbues the film with a rich blending of genre that embraces not just horror, but mystery thriller and even comedy as well. Its narrative structure keeps "Weapons" continually engaging, while its talented cast of actors brings depth to each character, making this one of the best horror films of the year.

The story begins simply enough: One night, at exactly 2:17 a.m., an entire elementary school class creeped out of their homes, runni

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