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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 48 MIN

WEAPONS (2025) IS FREAKY AS HELL!! MOVIE REVIEW!

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HOT DAMN DID THIS LIVE UP TO THE HYPE!! Weapons Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Barbarian (2022) Greg & John's Movie Reaction:    • BARBARIAN (2022) MOVIE REACTION! First Tim...   Barbarian (2022) Tara & Andrew's Movie Reaction:    • BARBARIAN (2022) IS HORRIFYING!! MOVIE REA...   With Writer / Director Zach Cregger's latest film holding strong at the box office, Tara, Aaron & John are BACK to give their Weapons Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander, Tara Erickson, & John Humphrey confront the unnerving mystery of Weapons (2025)—a bold horror-mystery from Zach Cregger (Barbarian). This critically acclaimed film unravels through multiple viewpoints—teachers, parents, police—as a sleepy suburban community is shattered when 17 children from the same class vanish simultaneously under impossible circumstances. From the film’s haunting, unconventional structure to its chilling visuals and emotional resonance, Weapons blew past the competition on release—grossing over $70 million worldwide, with $42.5 million domestically during its opening weekend. Critics have praised its blend of psychological dread, surreal symbolism, and visceral horror, dubbing it one of 2025’s most unforgettable cinematic experiences. Join us as we unpack the film’s most haunting scenes, narrative twists, and interpretation layers—plus, that bizarrely viral hot-dog scene that sparked meme storms and speculation of a heartfelt tribute to Cregger’s late friend Trevor Moore. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOT DAMN DID THIS LIVE UP TO THE HYPE!! Weapons Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Barbarian (2022) Greg & John's Movie Reaction:    • BARBARIAN (2022) MOVIE REACTION! First Tim...   Barbarian (2022) Tara & Andrew's Movie Reaction:    • BARBARIAN (2022) IS HORRIFYING!! MOVIE REA...   With Writer / Director Zach Cregger's latest film holding strong at the box office, Tara, Aaron & John are BACK to give their Weapons Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander, Tara Erickson, & John Humphrey confront the unnerving mystery of Weapons (2025)—a bold horror-mystery from Zach Cregger (Barbarian). This critically acclaimed film unravels through multiple viewpoints—teachers, parents, police—as a sleepy suburban community is shattered when 17 children from the same class vanish simultaneously under impossible circumstances. From the film’s haunting, unconventional structure to its chilling visuals and emotional resonance, Weapons blew past the competition on release—grossing over $70 million worldwide, with $42.5 million domestically during its opening weekend. Critics have praised its blend of psychological dread, surreal symbolism, and visceral horror, dubbing it one of 2025’s most unforgettable cinematic experiences. Join us as we unpack the film’s most haunting scenes, narrative twists, and interpretation layers—plus, that bizarrely viral hot-dog scene that sparked meme storms and speculation of a heartfelt tribute to Cregger’s late friend Trevor Moore. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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