Companion (2025) - Review
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Directed by: Drew Hancock
Written by: Drew Hancock
Starring: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend
Runtime: 97 min
Synopsis: A billionaire’s death sets off a chain of events for Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Companion may not reinvent the wheel within its genre, but the way Drew Hancock takes a familiar concept and infuses it with a personal touch and technically impressive execution results in an incredibly captivating viewing - especially for those who manage to avoid the criminally revealing trailers. The blend of tones, the unsettling atmosphere, and the exploration of complex themes like abuse, love, and control elevate this horror flick beyond cheap jump scares, leaving a lasting emotional and narrative impact that lingers well past the credits. With a powerhouse performance from Sophie Thatcher anchoring it all, this psychological thriller - sprinkled with comedy, romance, and even sci-fi elements - stands out as one of the year's first big surprises. I highly recommend watching it in theaters, as blind as possible.
