“Zach Cregger's ingenious and exultant new horror film is like a Stephen King riff on The Pied Piper of Hamelin, and it has a wonderful campfire-tale spookiness.” – Justin Chang, NPR
“Weapons is the feel-bad, feel-good movie of the year -- a rare horror masterpiece that leaps beyond its genre without abandoning its sick, sad heart.” – David Sims, The Atlantic
Writer-director Zach Cregger (BARBARIAN) establishes himself as a filmmaker to watch with his audacious sophomore horror film WEAPONS. When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.
Be Kind, Rewind | December 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
Join us as we review the best and biggest films from 2025––from arthouse favorite titles that graced the Siskel Film Center’s screens, to striking big budget action and horror movies that thrilled audiences across the country. A reflection on this cinematic year that was, as selected by the staff of the Gene Siskel Film Center, BE KIND, REWIND invites you to consider how these films reveal not just the movies of the year, but 2025 itself.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu