A new horror movie is being called ‘perfect’ by fans and has rave reviews from critics.
The chilling new horror thriller is sending shockwaves through audiences and critics alike, earning what many are calling the most impressive reception for a horror film in years.
With a premise that sounds like every parent’s worst nightmare, this supernatural mystery has achieved something almost unheard of in the genre.
The film released to a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics – a feat so rare that it places the movie among an elite group of only two horror films this decade to achieve such acclaim.
The only other horror film to reach this milestone was Netflix‘s His House, Forbes reports, making this theatrical release particularly noteworthy.
Early viewers who caught advance screenings are calling the film a masterpiece of modern horror. Social media has been flooded with overwhelmingly positive reactions from audiences who describe the experience as genuinely terrifying.
“Horror is my favourite genre but usually I’m just unsettled, creeped out, grossed out or just feel a bit tense,” wrote one fan on social media. “This movie actually SCARED me.”
Another viewer called it ‘the craziest movie you see all year… shocking in the way It Follows or Longlegs are, but with the tone and chaos of Barbarian. Each sequence is more unexpected than the last, and some of the horror imagery is now burned into my brain. FREAKING HAUNTING!’
The film’s impact appears to linger long after the credits roll. “Holy f***… Just finished watching – what a ride,” posted another enthusiastic viewer.
“This perfect film does everything great horror should: it grips, unnerves, terrifies, and makes you think, all while keeping you locked in from start to finish. I can’t wait to experience it again with an audience.”
Professional critics are equally impressed with the film’s ambitious storytelling and masterful execution. The movie has been praised for its confidence in direction and ability to build suspense throughout its 128-minute runtime.
“A slow burn that builds up to an insane and very satisfying conclusion,” wrote critic Joey Magidson, per Metro.
“The director has a confidence in his direction that few filmmakers have, let alone in the horror field. Epic and unique, it’s another sign that he’s a force to reckon with.”
Screen International praised the film’s elaborate structure: “Takes its time laying out an elaborate story, repeatedly shifting perspectives and main characters until the myriad strands come together in immensely satisfying fashion.”
Slant Magazine highlighted the director’s ability to balance terror with moments of relief: “For every moment of electrifying horror, the director cleanses the palette with equivalent comic relief.”
One critic, Perri Nemiroff, went so far as to call it potentially timeless: “The direction is staggeringly assured, and that’s a big reason why this storytelling structure plays so fluidly, and why he’s able to land such an ambitious concept. Undoubtedly a favorite ending of 2025 – if not of all time.”
The film features an impressive ensemble cast led by Julia Garner as Justine Gandy, the teacher who becomes both a figure of sympathy and suspicion.
Josh Brolin delivers a powerful performance as Archer Graff, a grieving father determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearances.
The supporting cast includes Benedict Wong, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, and Amy Madigan, all contributing to what critics describe as the film’s tense, paranoid atmosphere.
Industry analysts are predicting a strong theatrical opening, with early projections estimating a $25 million-plus opening weekend – an impressive figure for an original horror release in today’s market.
Weapons comes from the filmmaker behind the acclaimed 2022 horror hit Barbarian, which earned a 92% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and is already considered a modern classic.
The story unfolds around one of the most unsettling scenarios imaginable: children from the same classroom mysteriously vanishing in unison.
As the film’s haunting tagline reveals: “Last night at 2:17 am every child from Mrs. Gandy’s class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark … and they never came back.”
Only one child remains behind, leaving a community grappling with an inexplicable tragedy that tears at the fabric of suburban life.
The narrative unfolds through a unique structure, telling the story in 15-minute chapters named after different characters – from the class teacher and grieving parents to school officials and law enforcement.
Watch the trailer for Weapons here…
Weapons is available in theaters now.