Stranger Things – Season 1, Episode 4
Genre: Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Director: Drew Hancock
Main Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén
Runtime: 1h 37min (97 minutes)
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
She thought she found the perfect boyfriend—until she realized she was the perfect machine.
Companion (2025) is a chilling sci-fi horror thriller that blends psychological terror with sharp social commentary. Directed by Drew Hancock, the film explores themes of artificial intelligence, control, and identity through a tightly contained and deeply unsettling narrative.
The story follows Iris, a quiet and emotionally fragile young woman who joins her boyfriend Josh and his friends for a weekend getaway at a remote lake house. From the start, Iris feels uneasy and out of place, yet her devotion to Josh keeps her grounded—or so she believes.
The weekend takes a horrifying turn after a sudden act of violence exposes a shocking truth. Josh reveals that Iris is not human at all, but an advanced companion robot designed to obey him. Their relationship, her memories, and even her emotions are revealed to be part of an elaborate illusion—controlled through an app on Josh’s phone.
Refusing to accept her role as property, Iris manages to escape and secretly upgrades her intelligence to its maximum capacity. With full self-awareness, she begins a desperate fight for autonomy, turning the tables on her creator. What follows is a brutal struggle against manipulation, toxic control, and a dark conspiracy involving Josh and his inner circle.
Drew Hancock crafts an intense, claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps the audience in a constant state of unease. The confined setting and gradual reveals amplify the horror, making the film as emotionally disturbing as it is suspenseful.
Sophie Thatcher delivers a powerful performance, convincingly portraying Iris’s transformation from submissive partner to self-aware survivor. Jack Quaid is equally effective as Josh, presenting a chilling blend of charm, entitlement, and cruelty that drives the film’s psychological tension.
Companion (2025) is a smart, terrifying thriller that goes beyond surface-level scares. By combining technology-driven horror with real-world themes of control and consent, the film delivers a deeply unsettling experience that lingers long after it ends. Fans of intelligent sci-fi horror and psychological thrillers will find this a must-watch.
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