Weapons is a new horror movie. It has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is the highest rated horror movie of the decade  .

Plot:

One night at 2:17 a.m., 17 children from one classroom vanish into the night. Only one child stays. Julia Garner plays Justine, the class teacher. She is under suspicion. Josh Brolin plays Archer, the father of one missing child. He searches for the truth himself  .

Style:

The movie is told in chapters from many characters’ points of view. Critics like its mystery, terrifying scenes, and dark humour. They compare it to a twisted fairy tale  .

Cast:

Key actors are:

• Julia Garner as Justine Gandy
• Josh Brolin as Archer Graff
• Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher, June Diane Raphael, and others  

Direction:

The movie is written and directed by Zach Cregger, who made the horror hit Barbarian in 2022. He also co-composed the music with friends at high school  .

Release Information:

Weapons will be in theatres in the United States on August 8, 2025. The movie is two hours and eight minutes long and rated R  .

Reception:

Early critic reviews all praised it. So far it has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, based on about 40 reviews from critics who saw early screenings. Some reviews will be added before the public release, so the score may change, but so far it is perfect  .

Critics call it one of the best horror films this year. They note its strong acting, cinematography, editing, and final scenes. Some mention that the ending leans toward supernatural ideas, which some find less strong. But most say it is tense, dark, and deeply unsettling  

Weapons is shaping up to be the horror film of the year, with perfect early reviews, a strong cast, and a chilling mystery about disappearing children. Fans of horror, mystery, and film art should watch this one.