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Aunt Gladys Returns: New Prequel Gets Monsterverse Writer on Board

TMB — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:45:30 +0000

Horror fans are buzzing because the Aunt Gladys story is moving forward. The upcoming film, simply titled Gladys, will explore the dark origins of the terrifying character from the hit movie Weapons. The project promises to deepen the nightmare that many viewers could not shake after the first film. Who Is Writing the Script? Director ...

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Golden Scythe 2026: The Night the Horror Community Came Together

TMB — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:52:57 +0000

Every year, the horror community gets to gather around a single, gleaming trophy: the Golden Scythe. It’s the only award that lets us honor what scares us and celebrate what thrills us, all at once. From indie B‑movies to big‑budget blockbusters, the Scythe shines a spotlight on the best, the most creative, and the most ...

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Weapons Director Confirms the Aunt Gladys Prequel

TMB — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000

Zach Cregger, the director of Weapons, has officially announced an Aunt Gladys prequel. In a recent interview with Fangoria he said, “It is real and I have been talking to Warner Bros. about it.” He added that the idea is not a rumor. This news confirms earlier reports that a follow up was being planned. ...

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Why Weapons Is Heading to VOD After a Record Breaking Month

TMB — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:49:44 +0000

Warner Bros. will send Zach Cregger’s film Weapons to video on demand this Tuesday, September 9. The studio makes the move after a full 31 day theatrical run. Fans can now stream the movie from the comfort of their homes. Box Office Success So Far Since its August 8 opening, Weapons has stayed at the ...

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Why Jaws Dominates the Labor Day Box Office and Beats New Releases

TMB — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:32:58 +0000

The Labor Day weekend box office is slow by tradition, but this year still tells an interesting story. Audiences chose a mix of new titles and classic re‑releases. The numbers show which films attracted the most money and why some movies fell short. Top Performer: Weapons Reclaims the Lead Zach Cregger’s comedy Weapons surged back ...

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Box Office Battle: ‘Weapons’ Dominates the Weekend

TMB — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:05:00 +0000

Weekend Box Office: Weapons Easily Takes the Top Spot in Week 2 The weekend box office has finally awakened from its summer slumber, with Zach Cregger‘s sleeper hit ‘Weapons’ taking the top spot in its second week. The film’s success can be attributed to its original storyline, which has resonated with audiences tired of sequels. ...

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Box Office Preview: ‘Nobody 2’ Surprises, ‘Freakier Friday’ Steals the Show

TMB — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:15:22 +0000

Thursday Previews: ‘Nobody 2’ Surprises, ‘Freakier Friday’ Steals the Show Summer is wrapping up, and the last major studio release before the Labor Day weekend is Universal’s action sequel ‘Nobody 2‘. The film, starring Bob Odenkirk, kicked off Thursday with an impressive $1.3M from previews across 2,800 theaters, exceeding expectations. The $25M-budget film is aiming ...

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“Weapons” Hits the Mark: Best Psychological Horror Movie of the Moment

Connie Wilson — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0000

One of the best films of this, or any summer, is “Weapons,” written, directed and scored by Zach Cregger. Cregger’s previous film “Barbarian” (2022) marked him as a talent to watch. The script for this film went through a bidding war between Universal and Netflix. For a while, Jordan Peele (“Us,” “Get Out,” “Nope”) was ...

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The Creepy Mystery of Gladys: Weapons’ Unsolved Enigma

TMB — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the thrilling horror movie Weapons, the introduction of Gladys, a mysterious and unsettling character, sends shivers down the spine. Played by Amy Madigan, Gladys is an evil witch with the power to bend people to her will. But what drives her to commit such heinous acts? According to director Zach Cregger, Gladys’ backstory was ...

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Director Reveals Chilling Alternate Ending That Never Made ‘Weapons’ Cut

TMB — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:05:23 +0000

Wild Alternate Ending Revealed for Horror Film ‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger’s latest horror film ‘Weapons‘ has been receiving rave reviews, but did you know that audiences almost saw a very different, and much more brutal, finale? In a recent interview, Cregger opened up about an alternate ending he had planned before deciding it just didn’t ...

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Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil: A Love Letter to the Game

TMB — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:35:00 +0000

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil: A Love Letter to the Game If you’re a fan of the Resident Evil video game series, you’re probably excited to hear that Zach Cregger, director of Barbarian and Weapons, is working on a new Resident Evil movie. But what does that mean for the film? In a recent interview, Cregger ...

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Weapons Review: The Kids Aren’t Alright

Caillou Pettis — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:20:34 +0000

Zach Cregger’s Weapons is not just another mystery horror film—it’s an impeccably crafted, slow-burning nightmare that grips you from its eerie opening moments and refuses to let go until the final frame. Cregger, who wrote, co-scored, produced, and directed, delivers a work of unnerving precision, blending an intricate mystery with visceral dread and an undercurrent ...

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