Pop Culture Happy Hour Weapons
Aug 11, 2025
Jordan Cruciola, a writer and producer who hosts the podcast Feeling Seen, dives into the chilling narrative of the film Weapons. She discusses the eerie disappearance of 17 third-graders and the community’s reaction, focusing on the scrutiny faced by a teacher. The conversation explores how modern horror films, like this one, blend humor with suspense, paving the way for innovative storytelling. Cruciola also reflects on themes of trauma and isolation, linking the film's dark narrative to real-world issues in a thought-provoking manner.
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Sinister Premise In Maybrook
- At 2:17 AM, seventeen third-graders leave their beds and vanish in Maybrook.
- Glen Weldon frames that eerie event as the film's central mystery driving the town's fallout.
Unforgettable Running Imagery
- The film stages layered shots of children running across lawns, driveways, and culverts that lodge in the mind.
- Glen Weldon says those images are unforgettable and will stay with viewers.
Trailer Promises, Not Spoilers
- Jordan Cruciola praises the trailer for exciting audiences without revealing the film's key twists.
- He felt amped by the trailer yet surprised by the film's actual developments.
