The following contains spoilers for Companion, now playing in theatersCompanion's twisty plot never strays too far from the underlying core themes of the film. Written and directed by Drew Hancock, Companion focuses on Sophie Thatcher's Iris. A sweet-natured woman who is deeply in love with her boyfriend Josh, a weekend getaway with some of his old friends quickly spirals out of control for Companion's cast of characters. Despite some surprising sci-fi elements and unexpected turns in the story, Companion remains largely focused on the central narrative about a woman realizing her dream relationship isn't what it appears to be.