“Tune In” – Here’s What You Need To Know About the Twisted New Horror Sci-Fi ‘Companion’

New Line Cinema-the studio that brought you “The Notebook”— and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…

From the studio that brought you The Notebook, and the creators of Barbarian comes the twisted and highly anticipated American horror film Companion starring Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Jack Quaid (The Boys). The Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller follows a weekend getaway among friends that turns bloody and violent when a subservient android that’s built for human companionship goes haywire.

The perfect horror film to start the year off is written and directed by Drew Hancock in his first feature-length film serving as both writer and director. The film also comes from producers Zach Cregger (writer/director Barbarian) and Roy Lee (producer Barbarian).

Sophie Thatcher once again proves herself to be a notable scream queen starring alongside her on-screen lover Josh (Quaid). Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend also appear in supporting roles in the exciting thriller. Months ago the film released a cryptic teaser trailer sparking viewers curiosity and theories, then earlier this month the full-trailer officially released confirming some of those theories. *(I highly recommend going in blind and not watching the trailer to get the full experience).

The exciting futuristic horror thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as it features zany surprises and plot twists, what makes the film even more crazy is the relevance to the frightening advancements of technology we are currently experiencing.

On the films website which resembles a dating site, you can “Find Your Companion” and purchase tickets and “Apply Via Text or WhatsApp.”

Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the film before it hits theaters this January 31, 2025. This puts the film out just before Valentine’s Day, making for the perfect date night.

What is ‘Companion’ about?

Companion is a clever, twisted sci-fi psychological thriller sprinkled with just the right amount of romance and dark satirical commentary.

Companion is an upcoming American horror film starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid that follows a weekend getaway among friends at a remote cabin, which unravels into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a companion robot.

“A companion robot is a robot created to create real or apparent companionship for human beings. [The idea of companionship with robots has already existed on science fictions of 1970s, like R2-D2]. Companion robots can perform a variety of tasks and they are produced in a specialized manner according to their purpose or target audience in order to increase convenience and end user satisfaction.”

“The advent of companion robots has faced public criticism and concern, particularly regarding the ethical dilemmas of dependency on these devices…Privacy and security issues have gained prominence as well, with companion robots like iPal capable of collecting and transmitting data, thus raising the risks of surveillance and data misuse.”

Who stars in the film?

Cast:

Sophie Thatcher as Iris
Scream queen, Sophie Thatcher is best known for starring in Showtime’s psychological drama series Yellowjackets (2021-present), and for her appearance in the Star Wars miniseries, The Book of Boba Fett (2022). Her film roles include the horror films The Boogeyman (2023), Heretic (2024), and Companion (2025). In 2018, she made her big screen debut in the American science fiction film Prospect. Thatcher’s work on stage includes productions of Oliver!, Seussical, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Secret Garden.

Jack Quaid as Josh
Jack, the son of Dennis Quaid is making quite a name for himself outside of his father’s shadow. Jack made his acting debut with a minor role in the dystopian film The Hunger Games (2012) before his breakout role as vigilante Hughie Campbell in the Amazon Prime Video superhero series The Boys (2019). Among other roles, he was part of the main cast of HBO’s Vinyl (2016)and had numerous voice acting roles such as Brad Boimler in Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020). He also played Richie Kirsch in the slasher film Scream (2022).

Lukas Gage as Patrick

Lukas Gage, best known for his role in the first season of the Emmy Award-winning HBO limited series, The White Lotus. Lukas can also be seen in You: Season 4 (Netflix), created and executive produced by Greg Berlanti and also Daniel Goldhaber’s How To Blow Up A Pipeline, which Neon just released theatrically. Lukas recently starred in the feature Down Low for FilmNation, which he co-wrote and stars opposite Zach Quinto and Simon Rex. Lukas just wrapped Doug Liman’s re-make of Road House for Amazon/MGM opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, a pivotal role in the acclaimed FX anthology series Fargo, in addition to the new series Dead Boy Detectives for Greg Berlanti/HBO Max, based on the popular comic book of the same name. Previously he has been in Sam Levinson’s Euphoria for HBO, Sam Levinson’s feature Assassination Nation for Neon, and in Sam Esmail’s limited series Angelyne for Peacock, directed by Matt Spicer.

Megan Suri as Kat

Megan Suri, best known for her roles in the independent film The MisEducation of Bindu (2019), the Netflix teen comedy series Never Have I Ever (2020), Fresh Off the Boat (2015) and Atypical (2017). Suri made her acting debut in 2010, in the romantic comedy film Valentine’s Day.

Harvey Guillén as Eli

Javier “Harvey” Guillén, best known for his role as the human familiar Guillermo de la Cruz in the 2019 television series “What We Do in the Shadows.” Guillén has appeared in recurring roles on a number of television series, such as Alistair Delgado on “Huge” (2010), Cousin Blobbin on “The Thundermans” (2013-2018), George Reyes in “Eye Candy” (2015), and Benedict Pickwick on “The Magicians” (2017-2018). He also appeared in the 2013 film “The Internship.”

Rupert Friend as Sergey
Rupert William Anthony Friend first gained recognition for his roles in The Libertine (2004) and Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005). He portrayed George Wickham in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Lieutenant Kurt Kotler in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008), Albert, Prince Consort in The Young Victoria (2009), psychologist Oliver Baumer in Starred Up (2013), CIA operative Peter Quinn in the political thriller series Homeland (2012-2017), Vasily Stalin in The Death of Stalin (2017), Theo van Gogh in At Eternity’s Gate (2018), and Ernest Donovan in the series Strange Angel (2018-2019).
In the early 2020s, Friend began collaborating with director Wes Anderson, The French Dispatch (2021), followed by roles in Asteroid City and The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. In 2022, he starred as disgraced British politician James Whitehouse in the series Anatomy of a Scandal and featured in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Grand Inquisitor.

Who is making the film?

New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…

The trailer jokingly teased that Companion comes from the “deranged, unhinged, twisted freaks that brought you The Notebook.” While Warner Bros. Pictures did in fact distribute the beloved romance The Notebook, the actual twisted minds behind Companion are the producers behind “Barbarian”—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum, Andrew Childs, Jamie Buckner, Richard Brener, Josh Mack, Paulina Sussman, Ryan Ridley and Adam Ridley.

Companion is written and directed by Drew Hancock, who is best known for his work as a writer on shows like “My Dead Ex,”and “Suburgatory.” “Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” “The Boogeyman”), Jack Quaid (“The Boys,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Lukas Gage (“Smile 2,” “Dead Boy Detectives”), Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” “It Lives Inside”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Blue Beetle”), and Rupert Friend (“High Desert,” “Asteroid City”).

The cinematographer is Eli Born (“The Boogeyman,” and “Hellraiser”). The production designer is Scott Kuzio (“Dumb Money,” the “Fear Street” trilogy). The editors are Brett W. Bachman (“The Fall of the House of Usher,” and “Pig”) and Josh Ethier (“Don’t Move,” and “Orphan: First Kill”).

The costume designer is Vanessa Porter (“The Toxic Avenger,” and “Archive 81”). The composer is Hrishikesh Hirway (“Song Exploder,”and “Everything Sucks!”). The music supervisor is Rob Lowry (“Do Revenge,”and “Miracle Workers”). The casting is by Nancy Nayor (“Saw X,” “Barbarian”).

New Line Cinema presents A BoulderLight Pictures Production, In Association With Vertigo Entertainment/Subconscious: “Companion.”

The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters only nationwide on January 10, 2025, and internationally beginning on 8 January 2025.

Trailer

On the films website which resembles a dating site, you can “Find Your Companion” and purchase tickets and “Apply Via Text or WhatsApp”

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