This week, we're pairing up with Companion (2025), the 2025 thriller that has audiences buzzing. Directed by Drew Hancock and featuring standout performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, this film takes us on a weekend getaway that turns into a high-stakes game of survival. But is Companion your ride or die, or just a rebound relationship destined for failure?
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Release Details:
• Title: Companion
• Year: 2025
• Director: Drew Hancock
• Writer: Drew Hancock
• Top Billed Stars: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend
• Running Time: 97 minutes
• Country: United States
• Release Date: January 31, 2025
In Companion, Josh (Jack Quaid) brings his girlfriend, Iris (Sophie Thatcher), to a weekend getaway at a lakeside estate owned by the enigmatic Sergey (Rupert Friend). Joined by friends Kat (Megan Suri), Eli (Harvey Guillén), and Patrick (Lukas Gage), the group anticipates a relaxing retreat. However, tensions rise as unsettling secrets emerge, leading to a shocking revelation: Iris is a humanoid robot designed for companionship. As the weekend spirals into chaos, alliances shift, and survival becomes paramount.
Background & Interesting Details:
• Directorial Debut: Companion marks the feature directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also penned the screenplay.
• Production Team: The film is produced by the team behind Barbarian, including Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J.D. Lifshitz, known for their work in the horror-thriller genre.
• Genre Blend: While marketed as a horror film, Companion skillfully blends elements of science fiction, thriller, and dark comedy, offering a fresh take on AI and human relationships.
• Critical Reception: Critics have lauded the film for its sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and the compelling performance of Sophie Thatcher as Iris. The movie has been described as a "perfectly mean romp" that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
Other Projects (Writer/Director/Main Leads):
• Drew Hancock: Known for his work on television series, Companion is his first feature film.
• Sophie Thatcher: Recognized for her role in the TV series Yellowjackets and the film Prospect (2018).
• Jack Quaid: Best known for his role as Hughie Campbell in the series The Boys and appearances in films like Scream (2022) and Oppenheimer (2023).
• Lukas Gage: Featured in Euphoria (2019–2022) and The White Lotus (2021).
• Megan Suri: Appeared in Never Have I Ever (2020–2023) and The MisEducation of Bindu (2020).
• Harvey Guillén: Known for his role as Guillermo in What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2023).
• Rupert Friend: Starred in Homeland (2012–2018) and The Death of Stalin (2017).
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