Amy Madigan has been acting in films and TV since the early 1980s, but she’s having a breakout year thanks to Weapons. Aunt Gladys anchors Zach Cregger’s complex tale with a reminder that pure evil can be found just about anywhere, even in the form of an aging relative passing through suburbia. Gladys’ distinctive style has spawned countless Halloween costumes—as well as Oscar buzz for Madigan. And if she gets a nod, know that she did the physical work necessary to make Gladys come to life, especially in Weapons ‘ grueling final scene.

Though Madigan has previously talked about doing all the running in Weapons ‘ climax —the big tackle was a stunt double—she discussed the scene in even more detail in a recent Entertainment Weekly interview.

“‘Oh, no, I’m running,” she reca

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