Companion

About This Movie

Companion feels like a descent into a modern anxiety dream. The lakeside setting is beautifully shot, creating this eerie contrast between nature's calm and the chaos among friends. The pacing leans into slow-burn territory, allowing the tension to build, which is pretty effective. The tech elements are intriguing, adding a layer of dread and questioning what makes us human. Performances are solid, with the friendships feeling authentic, but as secrets unravel, you start to wonder who’s really on whose side. It’s not about cheap scares; it’s more about the unsettling atmosphere and the moral quandaries that creep in. The practical effects used here have a raw quality that’s refreshing amidst the digital age of horror.

Run time: 102 minutesShot on location at a remote lakeside estatePractical effects used extensively for creature designDrew Hancock's directorial debut in feature films