By refusing to commit to a disquieting atmosphere, Cregger dulls his provocation, making “Weapons” feel timid, even flippant, in the face of a genuine American crisis.

Gluck previously directed box office hit Anyone but You, starring Glenn Powell and Sydney Sweeney. He is also widely known for helming Friends with Benefits (starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis) ...

Everett Blunck and Abby Ryder Fortson also star in the coming-of-age feature from writer-director Nicholas Colia that hits theaters this year from Vertical.