Highest Rated Horror Movie Of The Decade - Holds A Perfect 100% Score On Rotten Tomatoes
Weapons, the highly anticipated horror film from director Zach Cregger, has quickly become the talk of 2025. Set in a quiet, seemingly normal small town, the plot takes a horrifying turn when every child from a third-grade class—except one—mysteriously vanishes after simultaneously sleepwalking out of their homes at exactly 2:17 a.m. The film centers around their teacher, Justine Gandy, who is left shattered by the event and consumed with guilt. As she tries to uncover the truth, she is drawn into a spiraling investigation that unearths disturbing layers of darkness within the town's history and her own past.
What sets Weapons apart from conventional horror is its intricate storytelling. The film weaves together perspectives from several characters: the emotionally scarred but resilient teacher, the only surviving child, Alex, who is plagued by cryptic visions, grieving parents clinging to hope or unraveling into madness, and a local police officer haunted by a similar disappearance decades earlier. As the narrative unfolds, chilling signs point toward ancient witchcraft and a sinister presence that transcends reality. The town’s secrets run deep, and the tension builds steadily, leading to a shocking twist that reframes the entire mystery and ties the supernatural events to a centuries-old curse, with Alex’s survival becoming the key to breaking it.
On the commercial front, Weapons is poised to be a major box office success. With an opening weekend tracking between $25–34 million and domestic projections ranging from $72 to $130 million, the film is on course to become one of the biggest horror blockbusters of the year. Early buzz, driven by its atmospheric trailers and Cregger’s reputation following Barbarian, has audiences and critics alike eager for what many are calling a bold and intelligent entry into the horror genre. Combining psychological horror, occult elements, and emotionally driven storytelling, Weapons is more than just a fright-fest—it's a carefully crafted thriller that lingers long after the credits roll.
What sets Weapons apart from conventional horror is its intricate storytelling. The film weaves together perspectives from several characters: the emotionally scarred but resilient teacher, the only surviving child, Alex, who is plagued by cryptic visions, grieving parents clinging to hope or unraveling into madness, and a local police officer haunted by a similar disappearance decades earlier. As the narrative unfolds, chilling signs point toward ancient witchcraft and a sinister presence that transcends reality. The town’s secrets run deep, and the tension builds steadily, leading to a shocking twist that reframes the entire mystery and ties the supernatural events to a centuries-old curse, with Alex’s survival becoming the key to breaking it.
On the commercial front, Weapons is poised to be a major box office success. With an opening weekend tracking between $25–34 million and domestic projections ranging from $72 to $130 million, the film is on course to become one of the biggest horror blockbusters of the year. Early buzz, driven by its atmospheric trailers and Cregger’s reputation following Barbarian, has audiences and critics alike eager for what many are calling a bold and intelligent entry into the horror genre. Combining psychological horror, occult elements, and emotionally driven storytelling, Weapons is more than just a fright-fest—it's a carefully crafted thriller that lingers long after the credits roll.