Sometimes a film that gets too much hype loses its ability to surprise. With Weapons, the opposite happened: after all the buzz, I expected to be tired of it, yet it kept me glued to the screen until the very end. That doesn’t happen often, especially with a horror film that dares to break the mold. What Zach Cregger sets up is bold: an original idea pushed to the limit, told in chapters that gradually come together like a twisted, absorbing puzzle. Not everyone will enjoy the bloodier side—there are gore scenes that could have been toned down without weakening the story—but that rawness is part of the experience. The cast is another strength. Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, along with a solid ensemble, carry a story that blends horror, drama, and even dark humor. The mix might sound odd, but on screen it works, keeping the tension alive at all times. Visually, the film has real personality. It plays with the macabre and the poetic, with atmospheres that feel like a dark fairytale. The direction knows when to tighten the rope and when to release it, making each twist land like a punch. In the end, Weapons is one of this year’s standout films. It may be too much for some, but it’s as unsettling as it is fascinating. A wild, disturbing, and surprising ride that cements Cregger as one of today’s most interesting horror voices.