‘Companion’ Gave 2025 It’s Gnarliest, Most Cathartic Kill So Far
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Weapons are one of the most underappreciated parts of the horror genre. From Jason Voorheese’s machete to Freddy Kreuger’s iconic finger knives, it’s these memorably murderous tools that people associate with each killer and help the movies linger in people’s nightmares long after they’re done watching. It benefits a horror film greatly to create a uniquely horrific murder weapon, an observation that Drew Hancock’sCompanion clearly took to heart. Companion, for the most part, does not have the classical hallmarks of a horror movie like masked killers and their signature weapon; following a young woman who learns that she’s an android being manipulated by her “boyfriend,” the few kills throughout its plot are straightforward in terms of method and weapon. This is to emphasize that the real terror is the abuse she faces, but despite its thematic focus, the movie assures viewers that its antagonist will meet his rightful end before the credits have rolled.
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