2.17.
From Zach Cregger, the author of Barbarian comes one of the most interesting horror films of the year.
Magnolia (as mentioned as an influence by the director-I'll go with Robert Altman ;) meets Suspiria meets Village/ Children of the Damned. Maybe also some Twin Peaks ;)
Weapons is a gimmicky horror black comedy told in 6 chapters.
It starts with a rendition of George Harrison's 1970 song Beware of Darkness.
The keyword is WITCH.
Amy Madigan is a standout but the pic is an acting ensemble gem. My faved tho is Austin Abrams as James, a wink to characters like Silent Bob.
Cregger also co-wrote the music, atmospheric and effective, together with Ryan and Hays Holladay (who did also songs for Barbarian).
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