News Summary
The horror film ‘Weapons’, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, will have an advance screening in Los Angeles. The event is paired with a contest offering four tickets and a $150 Visa gift card, aimed at igniting excitement before its wide release. Contest entries start on July 29 and end on July 30. Eligible participants include California residents from specific counties, and winners must claim their prizes in person. The film’s unsettling plot centers on a class of children’s mysterious disappearances, making it a compelling watch for horror enthusiasts.
Los Angeles, CA – Advance Screening Contest for “Weapons” Starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner
The highly anticipated horror film “Weapons,” featuring stars Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, is set to be released in theaters and IMAX on August 8, 2025. The movie’s plot revolves around a chilling mystery: the sudden disappearance of a class of children, where all but one child vanish at the same time—specifically at 2:17 a.m. The film depicts the community’s desperate search to uncover the truth behind this eerie occurrence.
In conjunction with the film’s release, an exclusive advance screening will be held at AMC The Grove 14 theaters in Los Angeles on August 5, 2025. This special event offers attendees a glimpse of the movie before its wide release, heightening the excitement surrounding its debut.
Contest Details
To add to the anticipation, a contest is being hosted where participants can win four tickets to the advance screening, along with a $150 Visa gift card. Interested individuals can enter the sweepstakes by either texting the keyword “217” to 515151 or by completing an entry form that is available on the designated contest website.
The contest for entries will begin accepting submissions on July 29, 2025, at 6:00 AM PT and will close at 11:59 PM PT on July 30, 2025. A random selection of the winner will take place shortly after, at 12:00 AM on July 31, 2025, with the winner being contacted either via phone or email.
The total approximate retail value of the contest prize is $249.00. To be eligible to enter, individuals must be at least 18 years old and reside within the viewing areas encompassed by specific counties in California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo.
Eligibility and Entry Guidelines
Contest entries are subject to various guidelines, including that the promotion is void where prohibited and aligns with all applicable legal regulations. It is also noted that Apple is not associated with the sweepstakes, and participants may only submit one entry per person, with winners restricted to one victory every 60 days.
To enter via text, contestants must possess a two-way capable mobile phone and have access to digital service. Furthermore, winners must claim their prize in person at the designated KTLA station before August 1, 2025, during regular business hours.
All participants entering the contest are required to agree to adhere to any health and safety measures that may be in effect at the screening venue to promote a safe environment for attendees and staff.
Background on “Weapons”
As the release date approaches, fans and horror enthusiasts alike can look forward to both the advance screening and the chance to witness the gripping mystery that “Weapons” aims to unravel.
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