The True Terror of Weapons, Explained

Weapons, the surprise hit new horror movie from writer/director Zach Cregger starring Julia Garner, didn’t end up being what anyone thought it was going to be – and it turns out that’s exactly what everyone loves about it! The film manages to combine horror and comedy with an exploration of some really deep themes, while constantly keeping you guessing. So, what is Weapons really about? And what does the ending actually represent? Let’s unpack Weapon’s symbolism and themes to find out…

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Shifting perspectives
02:46 Jumping around genres
03:34 Weapons symbolism explained
04:23 What 2:17 represents
04:55 Witches & real vs fake dangers
06:10 Parasites
06:32 What the film is really a metaphor for
08:52 Weapons ending explained

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