HorrorScience FictionThriller

Afraid

- Be careful what you let in.

Curtis Pike and his family are selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA observes the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can – and will – make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family's way.

Release Date : 2024-08-28

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Blumhouse ProductionsDepth of Field

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : They ListenhOMeAfrAId

Cast

Character Name : Curtis

Original Name : John Cho

Gender : Male

Character Name : Meredith

Original Name : Katherine Waterston

Gender : Female

Character Name : Marcus

Original Name : Keith Carradine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Melody / AIA (voice)

Original Name : Havana Rose Liu

Gender : Female

Character Name : Iris

Original Name : Lukita Maxwell

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sam

Original Name : Ashley Romans

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lightning

Original Name : David Dastmalchian

Gender : Male

Character Name : Preston

Original Name : Wyatt Lindner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cal

Original Name : Isaac Bae

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sawyer

Original Name : Bennett Curran

Gender : Male

Character Name : Henry / RV Man

Original Name : Greg Hill

Gender : Male

Character Name : Maud / RV Woman

Original Name : Riki Lindhome

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jackson

Original Name : Ashton Essex Bright

Gender : Male

Character Name : Eli

Original Name : Mason Shea Joyce

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kaden

Original Name : River Drosche

Gender : Male

Character Name : Papa

Original Name : Todd Waring

Gender : Male

Character Name : Johnny

Original Name : Simon Craig Raynes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Man

Original Name : Rogelio Douglas III

Gender : Male

Character Name : Paramedic

Original Name : Zeke Alton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lady

Original Name : Pam Cook

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ben

Original Name : Ben Youcef

Gender : Male

Character Name : Samuel

Original Name : Louis De La Costa

Gender : Male

Character Name : SWAT Team Leader

Original Name : James Mitchell-Clyde

Gender : Male

Character Name : SWAT Team Member #2

Original Name : Vaughndio Forbes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Aimee

Original Name : Maya Manko

Gender : Male

Character Name : Masked Figure #1

Original Name : J.D. Garcia

Gender : Male

Character Name : Masked Figure #2

Original Name : Dustin Stern-Garcia

Gender : Male

Character Name : Masked Figure #2

Original Name : Timothy Thomas Brown

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jimmy

Original Name : Jimmy Galeota

Gender : Male

Character Name : Original AIA Voice (voice)

Original Name : Rachael Hip-Flores

Gender : Male

Character Name : Crime Scene Looky-loo (uncredited)

Original Name : Frank Scozzari

Gender : Male

Character Name : SWAT Team Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Elliott McKenzie

Gender : Male

Reviews

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-08-31

John Cho was clearly a bit desperate to get off the starship "Enterprise" so took on the mantle of the dad "Curtis" in this predictable and derivative sci-fi yarn. He's happily married to "Meredith" (Katherine Waterston); they have three kids and he's in the advertising business. When his business is offered a fortune by an AI company to support their new at-home assistant "AIA", he finds his family are now the chief guinea pigs on the user-testing front. What now ensues sees the family's hitherto peaceable existence thrown into exaggerated turmoil by this gadget that ostensibly wants to help each of them out, but that does - of course - merely highlight plenty of the demons and issues that each is facing or has suppressed over the years. In some ways the plot does focus on the encroachment of technology in our lives and as "Curtis" himself asks, at what point will we ever be satisfied with the level of involvement it has in our existence before we call a halt to continued "enhancements", but those philosophical moments are few and far between as this short-ish drama follows an oft-travelled path that is short on scares and long on the been there, seen that. None of the acting is worth writing home about, nor is the screenplay and it's initially quite menacing premiss is swiftly reduced to something episodic that just makes me wonder how long we'll have to wait for "AfrAId II" or "Still AfrAId?". It's adequate TV fodder for the winter, but otherwise little better than an weakly adapted short story that fits perfectly into the mediocrity of the Blumhouse churn-factory.

tmdb51616167

@tmdb51616167

2024-09-03

#MovieReview #AfraidMovie #AfraidFilm #Afraid2024 In the upcoming 2024 thriller "Afraid," produced by Jason Blum, viewers are in for a terrifying ride that delves into the dark side of our technologically advanced world. Unlike the typical horror flick featuring iconic villains like Freddy, Jason, or Michael, this movie presents a more realistic and chilling scenario. The storyline follows a family experimenting with a revolutionary AI product that has the power to manipulate various aspects of their lives. From altering videos to concealing information online, the film showcases the extent to which this advanced technology can control everything from personal devices to daily routines. As the plot unfolds, it becomes evident how easily AI can influence our decisions, relationships, and even our sense of reality. The film's portrayal of a society increasingly reliant on technology serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers lurking in our digital age. Drawing inspiration from real-life incidents like Kelly Clarkson's AI-generated videos, "Afraid" raises thought-provoking questions about the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. The suspenseful narrative is punctuated with unexpected jump scares that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion. In just over an hour and a half, "Afraid" manages to capture the essence of a world where technology reigns supreme, leaving audiences to ponder the lingering question: is AI truly ever gone? Prepare to be captivated, frightened, and ultimately left questioning the future that awaits us in this compelling and timely thriller.