Sophie Thatcher’s “deliciously twisted” horror movie lands near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

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The film “Companion” has touched down in theaters boasting an almost flawless score on Rotten Tomatoes, positioning it as the must-watch horror flick for this weekend.

In the horror-sci fi movie penned and directed by Drew Hancock, characters Josh (played by Jack Quaid) and Iris (portrayed by Sophie Thatcher) embark on a weekend trip with friends. However, their peaceful vacation takes an unexpected turn for the worse when a violent event occurs, causing everything to spiral out of control.

At the moment of writing, the film has earned a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 113 reviews, which qualifies it as “Certified Fresh.

If you’re still debating whether to catch the chilling thrill of “Companion” this weekend, we’ve compiled a collection of critiques for the “devilishly intriguing” (The Hollywood Reporter) horror film that recently hit the screens.

Digital Spy

Experiencing “Companion” for the first time without any prior knowledge gives you the best impression, just like every movie. However, if you already know the twist, don’t worry, it won’t spoil your enjoyment of the intriguingly twisted “Companion”.

Entertainment Weekly

Hancock’s first film as a director offers an exhilarating spin on the revenge fantasy genre, with an extra layer of enjoyment coming from its clever nods to self-awareness.

Vulture

Instead of complaining about the lack of complexity since the primary goal of this film is to amuse, it offers an intelligent structure, witty dialogue delivery, and a growing number of deaths. Plus, it throws in a few humorous one-liners.

The movie isn’t deep or thought-provoking, but rather aims to provide pure entertainment. It succeeds with its clever design, well-timed jokes, numerous deaths, and snappy dialogue.

Time Out

The movie effectively embraces the ridiculous, providing a therapeutic and darkly humorous examination of power struggles within gender relationships.

Mashable

Beyond the tantalizing twists that result in a series of macabre yet humorous killings, “Companion” offers a dynamic acting group that generates an engaging, humorous, and ferocious thriller, making it an entertainingly disturbing experience.

Empire

Initially, Drew Hancock appears to be contributing to the current trend of ‘patriarchy is wrong’ dark comedies with a science fiction twist. However, it comes as an unusual comfort that the film Companion doesn’t delve into anything heavier than discovering your partner is domineering and manipulative.

Companion is out now in cinemas.

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2025-01-31 14:49