Weapons: Die Stunde des Verschwindens

I must say, this movie truly has it all - mystery, horror, and excellent storytelling.

Normally, it takes a while for a film to draw me in and build up the suspense, but this one grabs your attention from the very first scene and keeps you hooked all the way through.

The pacing is tight, the atmosphere is intense, and the story unfolds in a way that keeps you constantly curious. I also really appreciated the performances - the acting felt authentic and added depth to the overall experience.

The ending was satisfying, though I gave it 8 stars because a few elements of the mystery remained unresolved - or perhaps intentionally left open to interpretation.

Still, a fantastic film and a must-watch for fans of smart, original horror!

Exceeding all my expectations, "Weapons" is an incredibly powerful film where Zach Cregger masterfully blends tension and dark humor to a new level of sharpness.

The mystery of a mass disappearance and its impact on a small town unfolds in a mesmerizing, layered way, giving each character a chance to shine. The story is divided into several nerve-wracking chapters, ending with a gripping finale.

Special credit goes to Josh Brolin and Alden Ehrenreich, though the entire cast delivers strong, harmonious performances that brilliantly maintain the balance Cregger has created.

At 2:17am every child from Justine's class got out of bed, ran from their homes and never came back, every child bar one.

The film splits its main story into chapters coming from 6 different perspectives that all interlock. Our main characters are Justine, one of the kids father Archer, and the one kid who wasn't take, Alex. As we delve deeper into the story we get a small bit closer to understanding what happened and why it happened.

Okay, I enjoyed this, I enjoyed it a good bit but I did leave wanting more in less time.

Firstly the acting is TOP notch, Julia Garner is great and for me Josh Brolin was the most interesting of the adults while Alex played by Cary Cristopher stole the show, amazing acting. The music was creepy, visuals were good and it was shot really well, the story itself was strong.

The pace I had an issue with, maybe a little reshuffle of the character chapters or in my opinion 2 could have been dropped, and some more fleshed out, every time you get somewhere you are yanked back, that's cool for a while but like 6 times, a little too much.

It sounds crazy but I would have liked a little more fright !! I wouldn't class the movie as a horror, not necessarily more jumps but the kids I thought would be more creepy.

Regardless of the picks, it's a good movie and worth a trip to the cinema, the story of WHY AND WHO I really liked, 8/10.

A Pennsylvania teacher's nightmares begin when her entire classroom vanishes, leaving only one disturbed boy.

The trailer caught my attention, and I went in expecting a decent movie; I wasn't expecting to be as entertained as I was. Weapons absolutely delivered on all levels.

The storytelling was amazing; it was like an onion being peeled back, layer after layer. It was so clever. There were so many creepy moments, and the scenes inside the house were at times chilling and really unsettling.

Great characters; Gladys was an absolute riot and deserves to return in whatever format. Amy Madigan was fantastic, and credit goes to the makeup team as well. This is the most different and creatively imaginative film I've seen in ages. I loved it.

Out of interest, this is a challenging movie for snacks at the cinema, there are multiple silent scenes, you'll hear every slurp of coke and every crunch of popcorn. I'll never take pringles again.

8/10.

Weapons is a tense and gripping new horror from Zach Cregger that lives up to much of its immense hype. The story follows a community reeling after all but one child from the same class vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, and from there it unfolds with a sharp mix of mystery, dread, and dark humor. The acting across the board is phenomenal, the suspense is crafted with precision, and the world building for the small town setting feels rich and lived in. Practical effects shine, the score adds weight to the tension, and there are even moments of levity that break up the intensity without ever killing the mood.

What makes Weapons stand out is how confidently it holds your attention. From start to finish, it's a film that refuses to let go, pulling you deeper into its unsettling premise. It's refreshing to see such commitment to originality in mainstream horror, and the movie feels like a love letter to the genre's willingness to take risks. While the final reveal of what truly happened may divide viewers, and for me personally, it didn't entirely stick the landing but the journey there is so compelling that it's hard not to walk away impressed.