Review 'WEAPONS' (2025): A Horror Film with Hypnotic Storytelling!

Kapanlagi.com - Note: This article contains spoilers. If you haven't watched it and don't want to be spoiled, stop here.

"Class! Crazy! Insane!" that expression kept popping into my mind while watching the film WEAPONS.

It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen a horror film with such an interesting, epic, and unique plot and concept. And all of that comes together in this film directed by Zach Cregger. Seriously, this is not hyperbole.

So what exactly makes this film so interesting that it has been praised by film critics? Here’s the perspective from the KapanLagi.com team..

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1. Fresh Concept

Don't worry if you're afraid of horror films, because in our opinion, the film WEAPONS leans more towards Mystery and Thriller. Storytelling is one of the main strengths of the film, as it uses a different Point of View (POV) concept from several different characters.

The plot moves back and forth, but it doesn't confuse you, because in the end, everything will be interconnected and meet at one point. When watching, it feels like we are also made to think and try to piece together the mystery puzzle presented in the story.

2. Minimal Jumpscare, But On Point

Many people might be afraid to watch horror films because of the jumpscares. Well, don't worry because WEAPONS actually has very few shocking elements that make your heart race.

But don't be mistaken, because in our opinion, the minimal jumpscares are placed at very TIMELY moments! So still prepare yourselves to scream or jump out of your seats.

3. It Has Humor Too

Still from the film 'WEAPONS' (Photo credit: Youtube/Warner Bros.)

It's not just Indonesia that can combine horror and humor elements. In WEAPONS, there are several moments that are guaranteed to make you and other viewers laugh out loud.

And amusingly, the humorous moments in this film don't happen because of the script or the dialogue, but rather because of the scenes themselves. So it feels very natural and not forced. Although there aren't many, it's enough to give us a little 'break' from the curiosity and fear presented throughout the film.

4. What Does the Ghost Concept Look Like?

Spoiler alert. In the film WEAPONS, there is actually no such thing as an invisible ghost, one that doesn't touch the ground, laughs like a kuntilanak, or jumps around like a pocong. None of that. Really.

This film leans more towards Black Magic, or what we commonly refer to in Indonesia as santet. Those who are affected by santet will become like they are hypnotized and behave like zombies possessed by evil spirits.

One question that might come to your mind later: Wait, is there santet abroad? :)

5. The Acting of the Actors is So-So, But It's Okay

Still from the film 'WEAPONS' (Photo credit: Youtube/Warner Bros.)

To be honest, we think there isn't any outstanding acting from the actors. It's not bad, just nothing special. In our opinion, one figure that deserves appreciation for his acting is Benedict Wong who plays the character Marcus. Especially the moment when he gets cursed, it's really scary!

Honestly, throughout the film, we focused more on the mystery story presented in the film. Perhaps that's also why we didn't pay too much attention to the acting of the actors in detail and comprehensively.

6. Still Showing in Theaters

WEAPONS has been showing in theaters across Indonesia since Wednesday (6/8) and you can still watch it now. So for those of you who are curious, just buy your tickets and watch it at the nearest cinema. Before that, you can watch the trailer below..

(kpl/gtr)