Horror Fans Are Raving About The New Film, "Weapons"
Don't worry, there will be NO spoilers ahead!
For those who haven't heard much about the movie, here's the IMDb rundown: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at the exact same time, the community is left wondering who — or what — is behind it. I know, pretty compelling. The film also stars some serious faves: Julia Garner (Ozark, The Fantastic Four: First Steps), Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men, Avengers), and Benedict Wong (Avengers, Annihilation, The Martian). So I knew I was in for a treat.
But still, when I walked in, I told myself, 'Don't ruin your night with high expectations,' and 'Barbarian is a perfect horror film — it's okay if this one doesn't follow suit.' Basically, all the self-soothing tactics grown-ass adults use to parent themselves. So I took a deep breath (knowing I'd be holding it for the next 2 hours and 8 minutes) and opened my mind to whatever chaos was about to unfold. And lemme tell you...
My lungs got a full workout from all the gasping, breath-holding, and heavy breathing. They were so sore, it felt like I'd just run a marathon. And don't get me started on my brain hurting from all the mind-effs. Every time I thought I had a grip on the plot or guessed the ending, it swerved again. I was dizzy with amazement — each twist better than the last.
So since I had such a blast, of course, the minute the credits rolled, I was already scouring the internet to see what other folks were saying. And I must say, people are raving — and their reactions are keeping my post-movie high going strong. Here's what folks are gushing about:
So, what do you think — will you be seeing the new horror flick Weapons? I know I'm biased, but the internet speaks for itself…it's awesome. If you've already seen it, drop your rating as a letter grade in the comments (no spoilers, please). I'll start: A+++.
Check out our interview with Julia Garner for Weapons here, and make sure you follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for more!
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