Weapons fans are just realising Gladys was in a classic ’80s movie

Although Aunt Gladys appears drastically different in her new role, it’s only now that “Weapons” enthusiasts are starting to recognize that she was actually starred in a popular 80’s film.

Under the guidance of Zach Cregger, this chilling horror movie unfolds the tale of a small town grappling with the enigmatic vanishing of several schoolchildren during the night.

The film features Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, and June Diane Raphael in leading roles.

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Nevertheless, Amy Madigan’s portrayal of Aunt Gladys, who is unwell, has been the highlight, leaving viewers wondering about other roles they may recognize her from.

Fans on social media expressed their joy upon realizing that the actress playing Madigan was indeed Chanice, John Candy’s girlfriend in the iconic 1989 film “Uncle Buck”.

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Fans recognized Madigan as Chanice from Uncle Buck (1989) on social media, expressing their happiness.

A surprised Reddit user just figured out that the person is Chanice from Uncle Buck. It’s hard to believe I didn’t make the connection earlier. Haha, it took me aback! Another user exclaimed they nearly choked on their water when they pieced it together!

Posting a split picture of Madigan performing in two different roles, a chuckling user commented humorously: “I couldn’t help but be blown away by my reaction in the theater when I discovered that Aunt Gladys was none other than Chanice from Uncle Buck.

One fan remarked, “I find it hard to believe that the girlfriend in Uncle Buck was Chanice. I’m still trying to digest the movie as a whole, but she definitely deserves an award in March.

The first spectator exclaimed, “Could it be that Gladys is Uncle Buck’s love interest?” While the second viewer added, “I just noticed that Aunt Gladys played Uncle Buck’s partner in the film #WeaponsMovie.

The movie titled “Weapons” initially received a perfect 100% rating on the review aggregator platform, Rotten Tomatoes. However, over time, it’s now holding an impressive 95% approval rating based on 268 critiques by different reviewers.

Praise for Madigan’s acting was overwhelming as she stole the spotlight with her role. People hailed her as an immediate horror legend, suggesting that her memorable performance should be recognized with awards.

According to “The Film Maven”, the way a story is structured significantly influences its tempo, and there’s some disarray in the third act, but the acting, especially Amy Madigan’s, is simply outstanding. Frankly, she deserves an award for her performance.

Fish Jelly Films praised the movie, stating that it had an exceptional concept, was skillfully acted, and featured a captivating performance by Amy Madigan that truly stood out.

According to Beyond The Trailer, Madigan’s performance instantly makes her a terrifying horror icon, while Ehrenreich and Abrams infuse the movie with plenty of humor and emotion. Overall, it was an excellent experience watching it in the theater.

Weapons is out now in cinemas.

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2025-08-12 18:13