Last month, we learned Zach Cregger had another project on his hands: Henchman for DC. Once again written and directed by him, the movie would star a low-level goon that moves up in the crime world after apparently taking down Batman, similar to the Batman: The Animated Series episode “The Man Who Killed Batman.” Henchman was just a […]
One of the Most Shocking Scenes in ‘Weapons’ Is Now Online
Zach Cregger’s Weapons is still crushing at the box office, but apparently, it’s time for a little boost. So, after months and months of keeping the character a secret, New Line has finally started uploading clips of Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan. In fact, it actually posted one of her best and most revealing […]
The Mystery Star of ‘Weapons’ Talks About Its Most Unforgettable Scene
After watching Zach Cregger’s Weapons, a lot of things may run through your mind. There are the characters, the reveals, and the scares. Additionally, there’s a lot of actual running that could be running through your mind. Kids running through the streets. Kids running through the woods. Kids running through… other things on the hunt […]
Warner Bros. Wants a ‘Weapons’ Prequel About That Character
Weapons hasn’t been in theaters a week, but the studio already wants more. The Hollywood Reporter says it has talked to writer-director Zach Cregger about doing some sort of prequel centering on Aunt Gladys, a crucial, instantly iconic character in the film played by Amy Madigan. Cregger revealed to io9 recently that he had, at […]
The Ending of ‘Weapons’ Is Very Personal to Zach Cregger
You can’t watch a movie like Weapons and not sense that parts of it come from deep within a person. The portrayals of family, fear, and loss—it’s all heartbreaking and scary even before you get to the chills and thrills. Writer-director Zach Cregger fully admits the film was written as a way for him to […]
‘Weapons’ Runs to Big $70M Global Opening in Debut Weekend
“Are you watching?” asks a creepy voice in the trailer for Weapons. And the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Per Variety, Zach Cregger’s sophomore outing earned $70 million worldwide. Domestically, its $42.5 million take was $10 million ahead of projections, and its overall take marks another win for New Line and parent company […]
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Approach Sounds Familiar
In the lead up to his newest film Weapons, we learned writer/director Zach Cregger would tackle Resident Evil for his next project. In the months since, he’s been vague about what to expect from the film, and his newest teases are slightly more concrete in terms of telling us his game plan for Capcom’s zombie franchise. Talking to Inverse, Cregger called […]
Zach Cregger’s Dream DC Movie Would Take After a Great ‘Batman’ Episode
Zach Cregger’s got Weapons out this weekend, but the man apparently never stops working. Not only is he working on a new Resident Evil movie, but he’s also cooked up an idea for DC Studios that we now know a little bit more about. According to the Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision newsletter, Cregger’s DC movie is currently known as Henchman. […]
‘Weapons’ Once Had a Whole Chapter About That Crucial, Mystery Character
Weapons is a film filled with huge secrets and reveals. Secrets and reveals that were very carefully talked around and avoided in the marketing. But now that the film is in theaters, we can talk about them, and in terms of arguably the biggest reveal, writer-director Zack Cregger spoke to us about the different ways […]
Josh Brolin on ‘Weapons,’ ‘Dune 3’ Teases, and Why He Hates Modern Marketing
Josh Brolin had had the kind of career most actors can only dream about. He’s done it all, working with all the biggest directors, writers, and producers in every genre, from western to sci-fi and back around again, sometimes both at the same time. And, when you talk to him, you feel that experience. That […]