Spoiler Alert: Spoilers follow for WeaponsOne week into its release, it’s already time to call it: Weapons is the breakout hit of summer 2025. On top of rave reviews from critics and a strong opening weekend at the box office, Zach Cregger’s sophomore feature has also earned an “A-” CinemaScore rating, one of the highest ever for a horror film. And watching Weapons, it’s not hard to see why it’s gotten such a passionate reaction from audiences. In what’s already been a banner year for horror cinema, Cregger’s picture stands out with its effortless blend of genre thrills and thematic complexity, and it virtually demands to be watched in a packed house as the twists and turns unfold.
'Weapons' Was Inspired by a Forgotten Stephen King Movie

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