Ever since their meet-cute in the grocery store, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (Jack Quaid) have been the perfect couple. When they go away to a billionaire’s lakeside mansion for the weekend, their idyllic getaway takes a dramatic turn.
Trying to describe this film without giving too much away is difficult! I truly believe it’s best to go into this one knowing as little as possible. I’m still wondering why the trailer decided to give away some of the story. Luckily that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of it.
There are only a few horror films I can handle, but this was one I needed to check out. The premise gripped me from the onset and I found I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the screen. As the events unfolded bit by bit, the audience was clued in to what was really going on. Once it all fell into place, the execution was brilliant.
Thatcher first hit my radar in Yellowjackets. She was as impressive then as she is now, if not more. She’s a star on the rise and I can’t wait to see what she does next. This role was practically made for her – the way in which she embodied Iris was truly remarkable. This isn’t the first time Quaid has played a similar character. It’s kind of his shtick, but he does it so well! The other members of the group included Patrick (Lucas Gage), Kat (Megan Suri), Eli (Harvey Guillén) and Sergey (Rupert Friend). Each played an important role in the story and had their chance to shine which I appreciated.
Companion is a film that is worth checking out. I thought I knew what I was getting myself into, but it ended up being so much better. Behind the dark comedy and the blood spill, the social critique going on behind the scenes is what hit me hard. Exploring themes of interpersonal relationships, toxicity and misogyny was especially topical.
Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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