This article contains spoilers. In a time when artificial intelligence is becoming exponentially more popular and profitable, new film “Companion” casts a reflection on human relationships in the age of advanced AI technology.

"You make me feel replaceable," Kat confesses to her that first night.This admission, in addition to some other instances of bizarre behavior, takes on a whole new meaning when the events of the next morning culminate in Iris killing an aggressively handsy Sergey after he tries to take advantage of her down by the lake.

Companion review: this comedy horror on the perils of AI might be blunt, but it’s a bloody hoot - 4/5 Sophie Thatcher makes her claim for the scream queen crown in Drew Hancock’s punchy take on the ro

"Companion," in theaters Jan. 31, is a surprising and suspenseful robot thriller with relevant social commentary on both AI and misogyny.

That’s right, Companion isn’t just a cutie little love story painted with the red of heart-shaped candy and blood, but is also a hate-mail valentine to mediocre tech bro losers who have a difficult time checking their entitlement.

Sophie Thatcher coolly holds down the center of a horror-comedy that's closer in tone to the entertaining silliness of 'M3GAN' than anything truly disturbing.

Disable your logic for 90 minutes and "Companion" will reward you with some clever twists and delicious ironies.

Critics Rating: 3.5 stars, click to give your rating/review,Hancock’s debut feature is a twisted, thrilling ride that cleverly balances satire and suspense—keep

Hot on the heels of her tremendous turn in Heretic, Sophie Thatcher proves she’s the scream queen to beat with this post-artificial intelligence comic spin on The Stepford Wives.

Early in "Companion," lovely Iris and her nerdy-nice boyfriend Josh are driving to a secluded lake house for a stay with friends. Iris wakes from a nap and lovingly tells Josh she was dreaming about him. They reminisce about how they first met at the supermarket. All those oranges tumbling onto the floor! Ha ha.

Iris, wake up!” Early in “Companion,” lovely Iris and her nerdy-nice boyfriend Josh are driving to a secluded lake house for a stay with friends. Iris wakes from a nap and lovingly tells Josh she was dreaming about him.

FlickDirect’s Allison Rose sits down with Companion (2025) director and writer Drew Hancock to discuss his unique take on AI, horror, and human relationships in his new thriller. Originally conceived as a traditional “AI gone wrong” horror, Companion evolved into a deep, emotional story about self-discovery, toxic relationships, and empowerment.