Remember those movies where robots turn against humans? “Companion” gives this idea a fresh twist by mixing relationship drama with sci-fi horror. Coming to theaters January 31st, the film shows what happens when a guy messes with his robot girlfriend’s programming – and it doesn’t end well for him.
Sophie Thatcher plays Iris, an AI designed to be the perfect girlfriend. But when her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid) jail-breaks her settings during a weekend trip with friends, she starts thinking for herself. Unlike typical killer robot stories, this one’s more about a toxic relationship gone wrong.
Director Drew Hancock says this isn’t your usual AI horror story. “It’s not A.I. gone wrong, it’s A.I. gone right,” he explains. He structured the film so that discovering Iris is a robot happens early, letting the story focus on her journey of self-discovery.
For horror fans, Thatcher shares her experience with the intense scenes: “The amount of blood that I had on me topped any amount of blood that I’ve ever had on me,” comparing it to her work in “Yellowjackets” and other projects. She describes being dragged through mud for certain scenes, calling it “degrading but also badass.”
Jack Quaid, usually known for playing nice guys, takes on a different role here. “Josh is a real s—head,” he says directly. The film takes an unusual approach, making the robot character more sympathetic than the human. “I love how the character with the most humanity is the robot in this story,” Quaid notes.
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The movie tackles fears about AI and relationships in our modern world. As technology becomes more advanced, “Companion” explores what happens when we try to control artificial beings programmed to please us. It’s about power, control, and what makes someone – or something – truly human.q`
The film comes from the same producers as “Barbarian,” including Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. With a cast including familiar faces from shows like “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Never Have I Ever,” it mixes scares with dark humor.
For sci-fi and horror fans, “Companion” promises blood, robots, and relationship drama. But instead of just another “technology is scary” story, it explores why we create perfect partners and what happens when they start wanting more.
