Companion
"Find someone made just for you."
During a weekend at a remote lakeside estate, a tight circle of friends finds the quiet retreat turning uneasy. A mix of secrets and gadgets tests trust as an experiment kicks in, blurring lines between loyalty and deception. When tensions flare, old grievances resurface and new technologies push... Read more
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About Companion
During a weekend at a remote lakeside estate, a tight circle of friends finds the quiet retreat turning uneasy. A mix of secrets and gadgets tests trust as an experiment kicks in, blurring lines between loyalty and deception. When tensions flare, old grievances resurface and new technologies push the group toward unsettling truths about who they are and what they might become. The estate becomes a pressure cooker where each character must face choices that could change the shape of their future. As they chase answers, the night deepens and the boundary between friend and antagonist grows dangerously thin. A hidden gadget pulses in the walls, hinting that someone orchestrates their scare and that the lake hides a darker purpose.
Directed by Drew Hancock, Companions arrives as an original genre blend featuring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri and Harvey Guillén. Its bold presentation pairs claustrophobic scenes with sleek tech visuals and tight pacing that keep you guessing.
Box office data for Companions has not been disclosed in the materials provided, so its commercial performance remains unknown. Industry trackers have not listed a worldwide gross, and no release date details are available in public records at this time.
There are no major awards listed for Companions. As a 2025 release, it may be early to judge, but genre festivals and niche awards often seek bold blends of terror and science fiction. The ensemble cast could appeal to fans of elevated thrillers. Its visual style may attract genre attention.
Early notes emphasize a claustrophobic tension that comes from a smart mix of paranoia and technology. The film raises questions about privacy, trust, and the price of group dynamics under pressure, using the lakeside setting to sharpen the sense of isolation, and letting character choices define the science fiction worlds.
What Viewers Are Saying
Viewers find "Companion" to be a technically polished and visually impressive entry in the AI thriller genre, praised for its unsettling atmosphere and thought-provoking themes involving abuse, love, and control. Audiences appreciate the film’s personal touch and the intense, intimate storytelling that sets it apart from typical sci-fi horror, although some note the story hits familiar genre beats with a predictable climax. The performances, particularly by Sophie Thatcher, and the blend of sci-fi with feminist and slasher elements have been highlighted positively. However, a few viewers feel the film doesn’t reinvent the genre but delivers a solid and captivating experience nonetheless.
Details
- Release Date
- January 22, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 2,039 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- BoulderLight Pictures +4 more
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Box Office
- $36,869,122
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Sophie Thatcher
Iris
Jack Quaid
Josh
Lukas Gage
Patrick
Megan Suri
Kat
Harvey Guillén
Eli
Rupert Friend
Sergey
Jaboukie Young-White
Teddy
Matthew J. McCarthy
Sid
Marc Menchaca
Deputy Hendrix
Woody Fu
Mateo
Director: Drew Hancock