An eye-popping shocker about a small town reeling from the mysterious disappearance of a class of third graders, "Weapons" is one of the biggest films of the year. Directed by Zach Cregger, critics have praised "Weapons" as a high-concept thriller –- but perhaps no scene in the movie has earned more gasps than the introduction of a little old lady: Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan).
The Academy Award-nominated Madigan is unrecognizable as Gladys, who hides her true, decaying appearance beneath a clownish red wig, enormous glasses, and bright, garish makeup. Gladys claims to be the aunt of Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher), the only student in Justine Gandy's (Julia Garner) class who hasn't gone missing. Ultimately, Aunt Gladys is revealed as the villain of the film, an aging witch who has parasitical