Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher Steal the Show in Gripping Sci-Fi Horror ‘Companion’

The creators of Barbarian have released the first official trailer for Companion. This blood-soaked sci-fi horror movie offers a rather creepy take on a love story gone wrong. The trailer features Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher, who seem to contribute to the sinister plot.

Sophie Thatcher's character begins the trailer by saying, “There have been two moments in my life when I was happiest. The first was the day I met Josh, and the second was the day I killed him.” These shocking plot twists reveal the unique premise of the movie: Quaid's character, Josh, manipulates and experiments on a highly intelligent robot named Iris, and in return, she seeks revenge on him.

Sophie Thatcher aka Iris kills Sergey in self-defense after he attacks her, seemingly demonstrating that he is even more of a creep than he first seems. And now, the real story begins. It is assumed that Iris is a companion robot (with the bells and whistles) who was brought into the whole scene through an elaborate scheme inspired by her brother Josh and his girlfriend Kat to deprive Sergey of the enormous amount of cash hidden within his deathtrap safe.

It is obviously getting messier by the minute after that. There are these hiccups in the road where Sophie Thatcher aka Iris does not intend to play the robot but appears to be capable of making plans and, given the freedom, at least when Josh is not programming her over the phone. The film provides plenty of other spicy low blows along the way as the stack inches up.

Companion: A Surprise-Packed Genre Bender That Keeps You on the Edge of Your Seat

Though it is more focused on enjoying the subversion of audience expectations, it has been crafted with a sense of sadness. This movie is much like the producer’s earlier work. The film's numerous sight gags and witty dialogue make it an unforgettable experience. The key idea is that comedy does not overshadow the drama and action. On the other extreme, satire raises the bar of concern because it enables one to genuinely care about the heroes and the damned. When things get heavier and scarier, you give a damn.

Even though it is not a particularly thrilling horror film, it is horrific for these purposes and successfully satisfies the genre's requirements because of the right amount of tension and skillful character development. The same apprehension that Iris has is common and most of us have a feeling when a new friend group has to be interacted with. As things go further out, she is put in a much more dangerous situation than she had ever anticipated. Things worsen as a result of trying to flee the current circumstance. But in the end I do confess that the character successfully pushes the panic button.

Companion will be released in theatres on January 31. From its trailer alone, the film seems safe, and the action will surely keep the audience on the edge of their seats. With its deep and emotional plot and unexpected turns, it promises to be a great sci-fi horror film.

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