The Rise of the Machines: A New Take on AI Horror
“Some day, realistic sex bots might rebel against their creators.” This troubling notion is not appealing to me. However, this scenario makes for an intriguing horror-comedy. Cue the new trailer for Companion. Starring Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher and The Boys’ Jack Quaid, this movie explores the chaos of tampering with our advanced pleasure gadgets.
An Unconventional Love Story
Embedded Video: Check out the thrilling preview below.
Relationships have never been straightforward. The film, penned and directed by Drew Hancock (My Dead Ex, Suburgatory), digs deep into this theme. It’s produced by the creators behind Barbarian and comes from the renowned New Line Cinema. The trailer humorously reminds viewers of this studio’s diverse range, including the beloved The Notebook. Yet, Companion tells a vastly different kind of romance. This isn’t your average love tale—it’s layered with murder and the misadventures of AI.
One might wonder if entrusting our emotional needs to machines is wise. Spoiler: it’s not. The film demonstrates the doom in hacking a humanoid sex bot’s hard drive. Overriding its protocols could lead to dire consequences. As tempting as it might be, releasing these machines from safety nets spells disaster. If your bot resembles a real human, keep its consciousness in check. Consider this essential advice for surviving the AI age.
Star-Studded Cast and Release Dates
Joining the ensemble are Lukas Gage (Dead Boy Detectives), Megan Suri (Never Have I Ever), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), and Rupert Friend (Asteroid City). Worldwide, Companion will hit theaters on January 8, opening in the U.S. on January 10.
So, who should accompany you to this movie? The trailer and logic suggest the same thing: a human. Undoubtedly.
In Companion, the hilarity mingles with horror, offering a cautionary tale of tech gone awry. It invites us to ponder the future of our AI interactions and compels us to reflect on the essence of human companionship. Theatrical mayhem awaits—hopefully sans killer robots.
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