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Spoiler-Free Review of “Companion” in Theaters: Sophie Thatcher is Bloody Charming!

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“It’s not you…it’s me…”

Companion released in theaters on January 31st 2025. The sci-fi-horror comedy film stars Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Megan Suri, Lukas Gage, Rupert Friend, and Harvey Guillén. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

A weekend getaway with friends turns violent when a subservient Android girlfriend strays from her normal programming.

Here is the trailer:

Companion turns the rom-com genre upside down with the perfect balance of thrills and comedy. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Sophie Thatcher DOMINATES this film!

She has been making a name for herself in the horror genre in a short amount of time and I absolutely LOVED her in this. This was probably my favorite role for her yet.

She was funny, clever, and bad-ass!

I enjoyed the rest of the cast as well.

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Great balance!

I really love when horror comedies can achieve this so effortlessly. This film definitely dipped toward the horror side, but it also kept things light and fun, which worked perfectly here. 

There were some genuinely laugh-out-loud funny moments and lots of bloody violence as well…the perfect combination!

The Cons:

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The second half was stronger than the first half…

Don’t get me wrong…I absolutely fell in love with this film. I did think that the second half was a lot stronger, however. It really turned things up a notch and allowed Sophie Thatcher a chance to really shine in the best way possible.

I think a little too much may have been shown in the previews. It’s best if you go into this one blind.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Companion blends rom-com delight and blood-soaked revenge seamlessly, making this a must-watch for horror fans!

I absolutely fell in love with this film!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Companion in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

Blood Rose Island Ad

When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Anatomy of a Scandal” on Netflix: A Guilty Pleasure Binge-Watch with a Twist

**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**

“It meant nothing…”

Anatomy of a Scandal is a new limited series drama from Big Little Lies creator, David E. Kelley. It released on April 15th 2022 on Netflix with all six episodes available to watch now. The series stars Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Naomi Scott, and Michelle Dockery. Each episode runs for approximately 44-48 minutes.

When a scandalous secret comes to light, Parliamentary Minister, James Whitehouse is put on trial, as he risks losing his job, his family, and the respect of the people.

Here is the trailer:

Anatomy of a Scandal will remind you of shows like The Undoing and Big Little Lies, but it manages to tell a new story of its own with powerful performances. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Addicting with a twist I did not see coming!

I love David E. Kelley shows, but I didn’t know if I would like this one based on the premise. I started the series Saturday morning and quickly finished it within one day because it was very easy to binge-watch and I had to know what happened next with each episode.

We also got this twist that I did not see coming. If you’re looking for your next guilty-pleasure binge-watch, you’re in the right place.

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Fantastic cast.

I thought that everyone really played their part well. I liked all of the actors in this series and I was drawn in more because of their performances. Some of the scenes were a little over-the-top but I sort of expected that with this type of series. Plus, Sienna Miller’s wardrobe was incredible!

The Cons:

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Weird slow-motion camera views and silly dialogue at times…

I didn’t really get the slow-motion falls throughout this series. I think that they almost glossed over the real reactions and emotions we were seeing, which wasn’t really necessary in my opinion. Some of the dialogue was painful to get through (especially in the earlier episodes) but I think this improved over the episodes or perhaps I just got used to it. The flashbacks were also done in a chaotic way and I would have liked a more seamless transition during certain ones.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

Addicting with an insane twist worth sticking around for!

If you enjoy David E. Kelley and Harlan Coben-esque series, you’ll enjoy this one as well.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Anatomy of a Scandal in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

Girl Number Thirteen Lurking Promo

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My new supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen releases on November 12th 2020! Available for pre-order! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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