Oman today_ Zach Cregger, director of Weapons, told Collider that one of the key reasons behind the success of innovative horror films is their relatively low budgets, which allow filmmakers to take greater risks and surprise audiences.
Weapons, starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, was produced on a $38 million budget and earned $70 million worldwide in its opening week.
The year 2025 has been an outstanding one for original horror films, with titles such as Sinners (97%), Weapons (95%), Together (90%), and Bring Her Back (89%) all achieving remarkable success both at the box office and with critics.
Impressive Success of Weapons and Other Horror Films in 2025
