Science fiction fans are a unique bunch. They don't always care if a movie is a big tentpole blockbuster or a low-budget indie film. The quality of the special effects isn't typically what's important to a true sci-fi fan either, as it's the story, characters, and often its moral or ethical message that sells it. And that means they'll look just about anywhere for a hot new film to dazzle them, and one of the latest happens to be on HBO Max: "Companion," the directorial debut of filmmaker Drew Hancock that mixes sci-fi and horror with sly, dark humor.

In "Companion," we meet Josh (Jack Quaid) and his apparent girlfriend Iris (Sophie Thatcher), who join two other couples for a vacation in a remote lakehouse. It's quickly revealed, however, that Iris is not a person at all, but an AI-powere

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