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Sound plays a crucial role in shaping the film’s atmosphere. The visceral sound effects—such as punches, headbutts, or the sound of layered hits—heighten the realism of physical combat scenes, making them visceral. A scene where a character’s hand is hurt after multiple punches illustrates this, emphasizing the brutality grounded in the characters’ physical limits.
Additionally, Weapons features memorable visual cues, like the potato peeler scene, where a tool intended for mundane kitchen tasks is wielded as a terrifying weapon. This blending of mundane and sinister enhances the film’s tone, eliciting a collective gasp from viewers and showcasing Zach Kger’s skill in subtly mixing horror with dark humor.