It's not hyperbole to say that Zach Cregger's new film, Weapons, is one of the best of 2025, as well as one of the best horror films in recent memory.The story unfolds in the fictional town of Maybrook, where an entire elementary school class vanishes without a trace. What starts as a mystery about missing children quickly expands into something larger, following how the disappearance ripples through the community and connects seemingly unrelated characters in unexpected ways.Behind the Alexa 35 on this one was DP Larkin Seiple. The Seattle-born cinematographer started his career shooting music videos, including notable works like "This Is America" for Childish Gambino and "Turn Down For What" for DJ Snake. His longtime collaboration with directing duo Daniels has produced some of the most visually inventive films in recent memory. But Weapons presented its own challenges.The film was shot on a tight schedule, and there was a lot to cover. For Seiple, this kind of challenge isn't totally new territory. The cinematographer has built a reputation for pulling off projects on tight budgets, most notably as the DP behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, which he shot in just 36 days for around $15 million. That film went on to win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. We caught up with Seiple via Zoom to discuss his preparation process, the challenge of shooting in low light, and why he believes bold choices make interesting filmmakers. - YouTube www.youtube.com No Film School: What was it about Zach’s script...
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