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Zach Cregger's 'Weapons': A Personal Journey in Horror

11/22/2025

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Zach Cregger, filmmaker, describes Weapons as deeply personal, linking Alex to his childhood experiences with addiction.
He began writing Weapons during the post-production of Barbarian after the death of a close friend.
The film had a $38 million budget and has grossed over $268 million worldwide.
Cregger wrote, directed, produced, and co-composed the score, and he discusses horror's vitality with a Gladys-focused prequel.

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Story summary

Zach Cregger, filmmaker, describes Weapons as deeply personal, linking Alex to his childhood experiences with addiction.
He began writing Weapons during the post-production of Barbarian after the death of a close friend.
The film had a $38 million budget and has grossed over $268 million worldwide.
Cregger wrote, directed, produced, and co-composed the score, and he discusses horror's vitality with a Gladys-focused prequel.