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Humor and horror have an important relationship in cinema. They exist on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum, but that's why they can be so effective when used together. A funny moment can lower an audiences defenses in preparation for a great scare, and it can also diffuse tension after an extended streak of terror. Recently, we've seen this tonal balance used expertly by writer/director Zach Cregger in his new movie Weapons , and a perfect example is Josh Brolin 's literal "What the fuck?" moment in the aftermath of experiencing a shocking nightmare.

When I first saw Weapons earlier this summer, the theater absolutely erupted with laughter when Brolin delivered his exhausted and confused exclamation (since decl

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