In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, screenwriter Jeff Barker unpacks the chilling, nonlinear script for Weapons, the latest horror mystery from Barbarian writer-director Zack Cregger, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner.

We explore Cregger's six-character POV structure, inventive formatting, and masterful use of suspense. From small-town dread to shocking final moments, you'll learn how Weapons weaves multiple perspectives into a gripping, layered narrative.

Whether you're a screenwriter, filmmaker, or horror fan, this deep dive reveals storytelling lessons you can apply to your own work.

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