WEAPONS (2025): The Horror Film Everyone Is Talking About

Sinopsis
In the fictional town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania, a bizarre event unfolds: 17 students from the same class wake up at exactly 2:17 AM, leave their homes, and disappear without a trace. Only one child, Alex Lilly, remains—becoming the sole witness to the unsettling incident.

As panic spreads throughout the town, suspicion begins to mount—especially toward their homeroom teacher, Justine Gandy, who starts her own investigation in a desperate attempt to clear her name.

Told through multiple perspectives, WEAPONS delivers a layered narrative filled with horror, psychological thriller elements, and sharp dark comedy, creating an atmosphere of mounting dread and mystery.

Main Cast

• Julia Garner as Justine Gandy – the teacher under investigation and reluctant investigator

• Josh Brolin as Archer Graff – the father of one of the missing children

• Cary Christopher as Alex Lilly – the only student who didn’t vanish

• Alden Ehrenreich as Paul Morgan – a conflicted police officer with a complicated past with Justine

• Austin Abrams as Anthony/James – a drug addict offering a grim, unreliable perspective

• Benedict Wong as Andrew Marcus – the school principal

• Amy Madigan as Gladys Lilly – Alex’s aunt and guardian

Release Dates

• Indonesia: August 6, 2025 (early screening ahead of global release)

• United States, United Kingdom, Australia: August 8, 2025

Popularity & Critical Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes: 100% critic score – widely praised as an exceptional horror film

• Metacritic: 81 – reflecting strong and consistent acclaim

Media outlets like People, New York Post, The Daily Beast, and AP News have all called WEAPONS one of the most original and disturbing horror films of the summer. Critics laud its unique mix of genre tones—horror, dark humor, and social commentary.

However, not all reviews are flawless. The Guardian notes the film is "visually compelling but flawed," pointing to the lack of character depth as a minor drawback.

With its blend of eerie storytelling, psychological tension, and thought-provoking themes, WEAPONS is set to become a must-watch for horror fans in 2025.