Hold onto your seats—horror fans are in for a wild, mind-bending ride. The new thriller Weapons, written and directed by Zach Cregger (the visionary behind the cult sensation Barbarian), has critics buzzing with excitement. Even before its theatrical debut, the film has achieved a rare feat: a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Opening exclusively in cinemas and IMAX on August 6, Weapons is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about horror releases of the year.

“You Won’t Know What’s Coming”

“It’s so rare to watch a movie and not know where it’s going, what’s going to happen,” says Zach Cregger, writer/director/producer of horror/thriller “Weapons.” “And I feel confident that that’s the case with ‘Weapons.’” 

That confidence seems justified. Early reviews are unanimous in their praise, applauding the film’s originality, terrifying atmosphere, and unexpected twists.

A “Scary-Yet-Funny Blockbuster” with a Puzzle-Box Plot

IGN describes Weapons as:

“an absolutely delicious, scary-yet-funny blockbuster that never lets up.” The film weaves a chilling mystery around a mass disappearance in a small town, using a clever time-scrambling structure to deliver suspenseful, character-driven cliffhangers. The result? A finale that hits hard—and lingers.

A Macabre Masterpiece with Heart

SlashFilm calls it:

“A wonderful mixture of bad vibes and macabre fun, ‘Weapons’ is one of the best horror movies of the year, and further confirmation that writer-director Zach Cregger is one of the most exciting voices in the genre right now,”

And according to CinemaBlend’s glowing 5-star review, Weapons is:

“It’s intimate while also being epic, it’s scary while expertly utilizing humor as punctuation, and even the most dedicated cinephiles will be rocked by its surprises. It’s perfect and a must-see,”

The Mystery: One Night. One Child Left. A Town Torn Apart.

The story kicks off with an unthinkable event: every child from a single class mysteriously vanishes—except one. As the town spirals into paranoia and grief, the question looms: who (or what) is behind it all?

Weapons stars an impressive cast, including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

Catch the official trailer here:

Experience the Mystery. Feel the Terror.

See it on the big screen only—Weapons opens August 6 in cinemas and IMAX.

Join the growing mystery at MaybrookMissing.com, and don’t forget to use #WeaponsMovie to be part of the conversation.

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