2025 is kicking off strongly in the film world, especially in the horror genre! ! Today, I’m diving into the sci-fi horror thriller Companion (2025), a film that had me hooked from the moment I saw its cast list.
I’ve been loving how many talented actors are shining in horror lately. Sophie Thatcher, for instance, has been killing it (pun intended), and I was thrilled to see her in this film. And Jack Quaid? he’s very easy on the eyes, which was a major bonus. Another standout for me here was Megan Suri. I loved her performance in this movie! I’ve been a fan since I watched Never Have I Ever back in college, and seeing her take on a more intense role was awesome.
I went into the movie mostly blind, which is how I prefer to experience horror. However, I accidentally saw a small spoiler about an hour before the screening. Luckily, it didn’t ruin anything for me. Instead, it allowed me to pick up on subtle hints early in the film, which made the experience more rewarding.
The movie didn’t hold back on the uncomfortable moments, which I appreciate. Horror isn't meant to be a walk in the park—it's supposed to make you uneasy and force you to confront things that scare you. And this film did exactly that.
What made this horror film particularly fun for me was how it played with the concept of technology. In fact, this was one of those rare horror movies where I was actually rooting for the technology over the humans. As a woman, I could totally resonate with the Iris' character journey. She wasn’t just emotionless—her story was about being used, manipulated, and treated as though her existence wasn’t her own. I understood her pain and frustration, which made her arc surprisingly empowering. It reminded me a lot of other tech-horror films I’ve enjoyed recently (M3GAN comes to mind), but this one had a more personal, emotional edge.
I think horror often reflects society’s biggest anxieties, and right now, we seem to be in a period of deep concern about artificial intelligence. This decade might go down as the era of tech horror, with movies that explore the unsettling possibilities of automation, surveillance, and the ethical boundaries of AI.
Outside of technology, two other horror subgenres have become personal favorites:
"Good for Her" horror films – These stories focus on female empowerment, survival, and revenge arcs. One of my all-time favorite examples of this is Midsommar. Watching Dani (Florence Pugh) find her strength after being emotionally manipulated and abandoned was deeply cathartic. These films make you cheer for the protagonist as they reclaim their autonomy and power.
Social commentary horror – These movies weave societal issues into their plots, turning real-world fears into terrifying narratives. Films like Don't Worry Darling and Blink Twice have explored the female experience in haunting ways, making audiences confront uncomfortable truths about gender roles, control, and autonomy.
This movie fits neatly into both categories, offering a lot to dissect and reflect on. It highlights how powerful horror can be as a vehicle for exploring societal pressures, fears, and injustices. At its best, horror isn’t just about scares—it holds up a mirror to the world around us.
If you haven’t seen this one yet, I highly recommend it. Be warned, though—there are moments that will make you squirm. But that’s exactly what makes it so worth watching.
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