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How 'Companion' Turned Sophie Thatcher Into the "Perfect Girlfriend"

The film’s creative team breaks down turning the star’s robot character into the “perfect girlfriend.”

Marie Claire

Companion review – country house tech horror presses the button marked fun

A plush weekend getaway turns violent in Drew Hancock’s enjoyably grisly feature debut

The Guardian - UK

Jack Quaid was attracted to the 'unique' tone of Companion

Jack Quaid has revealed that the "unique" tone of 'Companion' was one of the main reasons he signed up to star in Drew Hancock's film.

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How The Most Surprising Sci-Fi Thriller of 2025 Pulled Off Its Shocking Twist

'Companion' isn't your typical AI gone rogue movie. Inverse talks to writer-director Drew Hancock and stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid about their subversive sci-fi horror movie.

Inverse

"Companion": A smug attempt at feminism

Neither a horror nor a comedy, this future-tinged tale settles for being a reductive collection of better movies

Salon

Companion review – empty sci-fi thriller short-circuits too quickly

This brash debut with Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher is slickly made but it’s not as clever or original as it thinks it is

The Guardian - US

Companion review: Sophie Thatcher shines in mildly entertaining thriller

Companion features a solid script and good performances, but first-time director Drew Hancock struggles to elevate the movie above middling heights.

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The Wildest Sci-Fi Thriller Of The Year Flips The Killer Robot Movie On Its Head

'Companion' is a surprisingly smart subversion of the killer robot movie, thanks to a terrific lead performance from Sophie Thatcher.

Inverse

Almost 30 years on from the original, cult sci-fi horror The Faculty is getting a remake

Companion director Drew Hancock is set to write the script, while director Robert Rodriguez is geared up to produce

Total Film

How to watch Companion

The Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher thriller is now playing, but how can you watch it? Here’s what you need to know.

WhatToWatch

Companion review: this comedy horror on the perils of AI might be blunt, but it’s a bloody hoot

4/5 Sophie Thatcher makes her claim for the scream queen crown in Drew Hancock’s punchy take on the rogue robot genre

Evening Standard

This Year's Most Under-The-Radar Horror Movie Has A Surprising Sci-Fi Twist

After months of secrecy, 'Companion' finally teases its dark robot romance in earnest.

Inverse

The Boys star's new sci-fi horror from the creators of Barbarian gets an intriguing first trailer that reveals a big twist

Companion also stars Sophie Thatcher

Total Film

Director of The Boys and Yellowjackets stars' twisty romance horror Companion explains why the movie couldn't have worked without them: "I can't imagine anyone else"

Exclusive: Drew Hancock heaps praise on Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher as he teases what to expect from his upcoming genrebender Companion

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Companion: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Jack Quaid thriller

Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher are questionable companions in the 2025 movie. Here is everything you need to know about Companion.

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