If you’re still reeling from the unsettling vibes of Zach Cregger’s “Weapons,” here are five more movies that delve into trauma, tragedy, and spooky suburban horrors.
First up is Cregger himself with his debut film “Barbarian.” This self-contained horror tale follows two guests who inadvertently book the same Airbnb, setting off a chain of surprising events. Like “Weapons,” it features jumbled timelines, tonal shifts, and shocking plot twists.
Another standout is Osgood Perkins’ 2024 hit “Longlegs.” Nicolas Cage stars as the title character, whose actions drive a series of horrific murders committed by hypnotized victims. Perkins draws influence from 1990s psychological thrillers like “The Silence of the Lambs,” adding his own supernatural spin to create a fractured narrative that keeps audiences on edge.
Sofia Coppola’s 1999 film “The Virgin Suicides” explores similar themes of ripple effects and teenage trauma, as five Lisbon sisters take their own lives in a quiet Michigan suburb. Coppola captures a sense of tragic beauty in both the doomed sisters and those affected by their actions.
Stephen King fans will appreciate Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of his classic “It.” The director focuses on the first part of King’s sprawling novel, where seven teenage friends face off against the demonic clown Pennywise. Like “Weapons,” it delivers a multifaceted portrait of a damaged town and its harrowing experience.
Last but not least is the 1976 Spanish cult classic “Who Can Kill a Child?” This tense and well-acted thriller follows a British couple on an island where kids have turned homicidal, leaving adults to fend for themselves. With impossible situations and graphic violence, this movie offers a stark contrast to “Weapons”‘ more contained catharsis.
Find these horror movies on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount Plus, HBO Max, or rent/buy them on Amazon.
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