An entire schoolroom of children vanish overnight, leaving a town's worth of parents angry and grieving. One, Archer (Josh Brolin), is convinced the kids' teacher, Justine (Julia Garner), knows more than she's saying so he begins stalking her. Justine is sure that the only boy left behind, Alex (Cary Christopher), is the key but she's been forbidden from talking to him directly by the principal (Benedict Wong), who is rightly concerned for her physical safety. Neither Archer nor Justine is prepared for the truth: something much older and darker.
Movie Club had a special group watch as soon as this dropped on digital because some people had seen it in theaters and knew there would be massive spoilers posted as soon as people could get screenshots. And they were right. The etiquette is that everyone mutes themselves, which is also the right decision, because no one needed to hear me absolutely cackling over this film. It is outright hilarious, especially the last 10 minutes. Instant classic horror comedy.
I am cheating a bit because I did watch this a couple of weeks ago but it's been a difficult year for me and I'm not entirely sure I can do an entire month of horror. I'm going to try really hard but don't expect much of a theme this year.
Weapons is still only available to rent or buy but it is 100% worth the rental, especially if you're planning to watch with friends.
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