Sophie Thatcher, a rising actress known for ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Yellowjackets’, takes on a new challenge as a companion robot in the sci-fi thriller ‘Companion’. The film begins like a sweet love story similar to ‘The Notebook’, but quickly shifts in a surprising direction. It’s already getting a lot of praise ahead of its January 2025 release. The film stands out with its dry, stylish look and a great mix of dark humor and suspense. Sophie Thatcher’s strong performance brings out the film’s humor, sadness, and emotional release. For a first-time director, it’s impressively well-made and is likely to be a key moment in Thatcher’s career, especially in how it explores love and control in the age of AI.

Alex Garland’s MEN is an ambitious film that goes beyond traditional horror. Known for ‘Ex Machina’ and ‘Annihilation,’ Garland now explores folk horror in the British countryside. This film is more than just scary; it’s a social commentary on masculinity and female trauma in today’s world. The story follows Harper (Jessie Buckley), who, after witnessing her husband’s death, visits a small English town to recover. There, she meets several men who all look the same. The caretaker, the policeman, the priest, and the boy are all played by Rory Kinnear. This unusual setup draws viewers into a unique horror experience.

The abnormality of the mother, Diane, is evident from the PV and key visuals. However, this development gradually became more apparent as the film was viewed as thrilling. This development was a thrill for Chloe's daughter as she moved from the mental confinement of the beginning to the physical confinement of the situation. I enjoyed the thrill when I started watching and the different thrill by the end of the film.