In "The Weapon" (2023), relentless enforcer Dallas embarks on a brutal, vengeance-fueled rampage across the Nevada desert, targeting biker gangs, meth labs, and corrupt operatives with unyielding precision. As his one-man war escalates, it draws the ire of a ruthless Vegas mob boss, forcing Dallas to confront his haunted past while dodging federal agents and rival hitmen. Directed by Tony Schiena in his feature debut, this gritty action thriller blends high-octane shootouts, moral ambiguity, and explosive betrayals, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the cost of unchecked rage in a world of organized crime and shadowy conspiracies.

Movie Details

  • Title: The Weapon
  • Release Date: February 17, 2023 (limited theatrical, on demand, and digital platforms); March 28, 2023 (DVD/Blu-ray)
  • Director: Tony Schiena
  • Writer: Tony Schiena
  • Genre: Action, Thriller
  • Language: English
  • Cast:
    • Tony Schiena as Dallas
    • AnnaLynne McCord as Allison
    • Sean Patrick Flanery as U.S. Marshal Antano
    • Jack Kesy as Parker
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. as "Blue"
    • Bruce Dern as The Surgeon
    • Additional: Natasha Henstridge, Donald Cerrone, Lydia Zelmac
  • Cinematographer: Mark Morris
  • Editor: Anthony M. Walker
  • Music Composer: Harry Manfredini
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Production: Signature Entertainment, Redline Pictures, Black Dog
  • Distributor: Saban Films (theatrical and digital)
  • Box Office: Limited release; modest VOD performance, estimated under $1 million gross
  • IMDb Rating: 2.6/10
  • Notable: Features MMA fighter Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in a supporting role; low-budget direct-to-video style with graphic violence; panned for amateurish execution despite a star-studded supporting cast IMDb Page Wikipedia Overview Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Movie Insider Details Trailer on YouTube Amazon Prime Video Streaming Tubi Free Watch Letterboxd User Reviews