It’s been a busy week for Weapons director Zach Cregger. And based on everything that’s transpired, it’s looking like he’s in store for a busy few years as well. Along with directing the upcoming Resident Evil movie,

The writer-director opens up about the origins behind the hotly anticipated horror movie that sparked a bidding war

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Cregger talked about some of the big reveals in the final act of the film and how they were inspired by his own upbringing. Spoilers to follow.