‘Weapons' ending explained: Where did the children go and what happened to them?
The recently released film, 'Weapons,' managed to create an unsettling and eerie atmosphere in the theatres, bringing a disturbing yet quite delirious conclusion.
What is 'Weapons' about?
The horror film, directed by
Zach Cregger
, revolved around the self-proclaimed aunt and the witch, Gladys, and Alex. After the 17 children are disappeared, Justine (Julia Garner) looks into the matter and takes help of Alex Lily (Cary Christopher). As the films is divided in sections, the crumbs are dropped and truth is revealed as the course of the film continues – which helps to understand that Alex was threatened by Gladys (Amy Madigan) to steal the personal belongings of the other kids to perform a strange ritual, according to Screen Rant.
The delirious climax of 'Weapons'
The showdown takes place at Alex's residence, where all the kids are trapped. Alex uses a lock of Justine's hair to set the children against the witch, leading to them tearing Gladys apart. As the spell wears off, the children seem to be recovering from the aching. Previously, it was shown that the witch was ill, and was draining life out off Alex's parents. However, the two lives were not enough, and it made her force Alex to channel the 17 young lives.
The symbolism
While the impact was perceived to be temporary, the final shot revealing a kid's eyes is an indicator that he might not return to his truest self again. Moreover, the symbolism of the film speaks volumes, regarding the witch and her actions. According to Screen Rant, the film speaks about the selfishness and indifference in the adults, to the extent that one could easily possess the lives through demonic ways.
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