Listen "Weapons (2025): Horror Reloaded"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Reel It In, we lock sights on Weapons (2025), the latest from writer-director Zach Cregger—and one of the year’s most buzzed-about horror releases. We share our first impressions, from viral hype to repeat viewings, and compare our very different audience experiences.We dig into the film’s Magnolia-style structure, its commentary on loss and societal violence, and how it blends non-linear storytelling with perfectly timed jump scares. From standout performances by Julia Garner and Josh Brolin to tense low-angle shots and razor-sharp editing, we break down why Weapons feels fresh.Plus: closing thoughts on where this sits in the modern horror landscape and why Zach Cregger might just be the genre’s next powerhouse.This week’s Phone a Reel Friend: Cece and Will catch Ne Zha IIInstagram: @reelitinpodTikTok: @reelitinpod
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