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Weapons is a bold, layered horror mystery that demands your attention and dares you to piece it all together. Smart, chilling, and quietly powerful — this one will stay with you. Weapons opens in theaters nationwide on Friday August 8th. Rated R If you like what you hear, don’t forget to subscribe and rate the show wherever you stream your podcasts. Visit my website for all of my content and links on where you can find everything: http://www.welcometowilhelm.com Like Wilhelm on Facebook at WilhelmPodcast Follow Wilhelm on Instagram: @WilhelmPodcast Email Wilhelm or Send a…
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Wilhelm
Ben Beck · Film & TV · English
Wilhelm is a pop culture podcast for people who love movies and television and actually want to talk about them. Hosted by Ben Beck, the show features Top 5 breakdowns, spoiler-free reviews, deep dives, franchise conversations, and candid interviews with actors and creators. Wilhelm blends genuine e
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