Horror movies have a strange fate in theaters—they often get overlooked by the mass population due to their appealing nature to a particular group of audience. Perhaps, not everyone likes jump scares! Well, whatever the case, the same unfortunate destiny seemingly struck the 2025 American black comedy horror sci-fi, Companion.
Drew Hancock’s movie, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid quietly slipped past many moviegoers. But while the world was busy missing out on the film, James Gunn appeared to be paying undivided attention. And guess what? The Guardians of the Galaxy director took to social media to call the film “freaking incredible”.
James Gunn lauded Drew Hancock’s 2025 horror sci-fi as “incredible”
Given his experience in filmmaking, when James Gunn speaks, movie-buffs offer their full attention to the legend. Known for his bold storytelling and a keen eye for great cinema, guess which movie recently caught Gunn’s attention? Well, it’s Drew Hancock’s black comedy horror sci-fi Companion (2025), that escaped the attention of mainstream audiences.
While most people might be unaware of the existence of such a film, James Gunn not only watched it but took to Threads to rave about Drew Hancock’s vision. Dropping a short and crisp review that was more than enough to set off a buzz among moviegoers who might have overlooked this under-the-radar gem, Gunn hailed the film as “freaking incredible”.
Considering James Gunn’s track record of directing blockbuster movies, his praise for another incredible gem like Companion didn’t seem like merely empty words. Instead, his brief review on social media felt like a genuine effort at helping Drew Hancock’s movie get its deserving attention.
Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid’s Companion featured unpredictable twists
After James Gunn’s high praise for Companion, it even intrigued us to check out what’s so special about the horror sci-fi thriller. Well, in a nutshell, what began as a rom-com turned out to be filled with unpredictable twists and mind-bending sci-fi elements, including an interesting take on modern technology and gender politics.
Starring Sophie Thatcher as Iris and Jack Quaid as Josh as a couple on their weekend getaway with friends, the movie quickly turns from a happy outing to a chaotic and dark ride. What started as a fun getaway took a major turn with incidents like s*xual assault, murder, a deeper look into AI, and greater world issues.
Without spoiling the movie, all we can say is that one of the above-mentioned friends from the get-together is a companion robot, who is forced to face the atrocities of human life. Through the vision of the AI, Drew Hancock’s movie delves into deeper political issues and showcases how obnoxious humans are and how advanced technology can become a viable companion for humans.
Companion is currently available to watch by rent/purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV.
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