Get ready for a new horror classic. Zach Cregger, the mind behind the critically acclaimed 2022 hit Barbarian, is back with a new film, Weapons, and it's already generating massive buzz. The movie has debuted with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling that we might have the next big horror phenomenon on our hands.Starring a stellar cast that includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong, Weapons tells the chilling story of a small town thrown into chaos after 17 children mysteriously vanish from their homes on the same night. The only clue is that they all left voluntarily at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving a community desperate for answers.It asks big questions and delivers some of the most gut-wrenching answers. So, how did this movie tap into the audience's desire for original horror? Let's dive in.Audiences Love Original Horror Weapons opens in theaters Aug. 8th, and Deadline projected it could earn $25 million or more in its opening weekend.This is a solid start for an original horror movie, and the great basis of what can be the word-of-mouth hit of the year.I've seen this movie, and you are going to want to talk about it afterward. And you're going to want to see it in the most crowded theater you can.That's because there is a real fervor for original horror movies, and this movie scratches that itch.In a cinematic landscape often dominated by sequels, reboots, and familiar franchises, audiences are increasingly hungry for something new, something...
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