022 - Weapons (Zach Cregger)

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. Jeff Barker's Website Video Podcast