First reactions for The Boys and Yellowjackets stars' new horror movie are calling it "absolutely bonkers" and "genuinely brilliant"

Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher in Companion
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The firs💜t reactions are in for new horror movie Companion – and viewe🐼rs are calling the film, produced by Barbarian director Zach Cregger, "absolutely bonkers," "wickedly funny," and "a blast."

The Boys star Jack Quaid plays Josh, while Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher is Iris, a duo in a less-than-conventional relationship. For one thing, Iris ꦅis a robot a🎉nd, more specifically, a sex bot.

of the movie. "It transcends its first act twist, delivering a new contemporary cult classic. Genuinely brilliant stuff. Sophie Thatcher & Jack Quaid turn in champion-level work."

"#CompanionMovie is TONS of fun in its own uni𝕴quely twisted way," . Sophie Thatcher & Jack Quaid absolutely kill it, and the duo are a blast to watch bounce off each other. The script could have been tidied up at points, but it's still a great time in theaters. Well worth seeing!"

"HOLY CRAP! You're not prepare🅺d for #CompanionMovie! It's brillia♚nt, twisted and wickedly funny," . "A clever allegory on toxic relationships. BUT the less you know the better! Sophie Thatcher is *absolutely incredible*! I simply can't wait to tell you more soon!"

"Companion is absolutely bonkers & full of twisted fun," . "While the trailer shows way too much, don't worry, there are stil🐼l lots of surprises in store. Brilliantl🦋y touches on themes of controlling abusive relationships. Sophie Thatcher & Jack Quaid are incredible!"

"So #CompanionMovie is a blast. A clever tak๊e on abusive relationships and controlling behavior, along with sharp jabs at technology and its ability to alienate," . "Don't watch the trailer. Go in unspoiled and enjoy the many twists. Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher are excellent."

Companion arrives in theaters on January 31. In the meantime, check out our guide to the other best 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming horror movies coming our way in 2025.

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