'Weapons,' a disconcerting mystery horror film directed by Zach Cregger

I've been a fan of horror and mystery films for many years, but that interest has been fading.

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There are several reasons. One is that in the horror genre, originality and ingenuity have given way to easy scares, and there comes a point where things are so predictable that nothing scares you anymore. On the other hand, when reality ends up being more terrifying than fiction, what's the point of seeking even more terror in films?

For some time now, I've become more selective about the horror movies I watch, always hoping for something original and surprising. This week, I went to see "Weapons," the latest film by American actor and director Zach Cregger. I confess I wasn't familiar with this director, and I went to see this film after watching only half the trailer. I had a good feeling about it and was intrigued to see it. Unfortunately, it was released the same week my father died...

The film's premise is based on a mystery: the disappearance of all the children from an elementary school classroom except one. I admit that at times I found the film disconcerting. What's this about? As a horror film, it's somewhat atypical, and I think that's a good thing. The cinematography is fabulous (I'm an amateur photographer and I attach great importance to this aspect) and the performances are very good. I definitely liked it, even despite some "gore" elements, which is why I don't recommend it to those with a sensitive stomach. Here's the trailer: