re: Weapons Discussion (Spoilers) Streams on HBO Max 10/23

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I’m pretty sure that was to symbolize that the kids where turned into weapons at 2:17am.

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But that’s not really what happened. Gladys summoned the kids at 2:17 AM but they went straight to the basement of Alex’s house. She didn’t weaponize them like she did the principal, the druggie, and Alex’s parents. Alex is the one who truly turned the kids into weapons when he used the spell against his aunt. Also, why didn’t the kids run with their arms out when they were chasing Gladys?

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I agree that it didn't make sense that the kids were still entranced and unable to speak, yet Brolin's character was just fine.

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I thought they covered that the longer you’re in a trance, the longer it takes to come out. I thought they said that.

My biggest hurdle from reality was the cops were absolutely atrocious. So many things pointed to Alexs house. A fricking creepy arse old lady suddenly there. The dad suddenly having a “stroke”. Meeting the cops with holes all over his face. And they never talked to the mom? The kid takes home all of the name tags before it happened and nobody thought that was weird? I know they wouldn’t expect a witch, but you’re noticing something was wrong with that kid and that lady. But things like that are not uncommon in movies like this. Cops are often the dummies. It didn’t bother me because it’s a horror comedy (although subtle comedy) and it delivers in both those areas.

I really thought they were going the route of bullied kid kills class plot and thank god they didn’t because the internet would have not shut up about it lol.

This was a simple story really, told in an interesting way. With some really funny and scary horror elements. It’s actually a very fun movie which I was not expecting.

Just a thought I had while watching the movie yesterday. I got the impression the aunt was very old, keeping herself alive with her witchcraft. Also using the term consumption. But that wouldn’t make a ton of sense I guess. Surely her sister, Alex’s mom, would know if her sister was a hundred year old witch right?

I like the story being told from difference perspectives. Zach Cregger seems to be a pretty damn good director. He was apparently a sketch comedy writer before getting into directing.

I thought it was an entertaining movie. Probably a little overhyped. Hopefully Peele didn’t really fire people for not getting the rights. Would be a pretty big dick move

Really liked this movie. Very funny, some great jump scares and tension, and loved the Ferris Bueller ending

Based on the reactions in this thread- Y’all gotta stop stepping on the rake and doing the whole “overhyped” bit for every movie that comes out. Just watch the movie and focus on how YOU feel about it. Such a tiresome conversation to see about every single new movie that does nothing to actually engage with the movie or actually critique it in any way.

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I really dug the way they laid out the story, not sure if the Magnolia similarities were intentional or not, but if I were to describe this movie it would be that it’s Magnolia but as a horror rather than a drama.


The theater was in stitches for the junkies scenes, Brolins reaction after his dream, the cop girlfriend beating up the main character in the liquor store and a few other parts. I’m glad they didn’t go full clown with the old lady but gave her enough clown features to make it unique without going over a common horror trope. Creggers has the sauce as a director, saw he got a lot of help in post production from David Fincher, and I think you can see that imprint in some places in the visuals

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Based on the reactions in this thread- Y’all gotta stop stepping on the rake and doing the whole “overhyped” bit for every movie that comes out

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Maybe, but this film has been talked up quite a bit. Lots of hyperbole around it, starting with reports of a bidding war. The point is, those things bring with them unrealistic expectations that do the film no favors.

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Maybe, but this film has been talked up quite a bit. Lots of hyperbole around it, starting with reports of a bidding war. The point is, those things bring with them unrealistic expectations that do the film no favors.

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Who cares, they are marketing the film. Your opinion doesn’t need to weighed against the opinion of others all the time. Y’all stop yourself from just enjoying a film bc you’re level setting some expectation going into it. Leave it at the door

That’s great to see. Warner Bros has had a great year so far.

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