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AfrAId

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AfrAId

PG-13

Released Aug 30, 2024

1h 24m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing -- and no one -- gets in her family's way.

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Critics Consensus

Repeating the beats of better techno-horrors, AfrAId short circuits due to the clichéd software of its script and the uninspired hardware of its craft.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Crucially, Weitz grasps that the most unsettling thing about AIA’s real-world equivalents isn’t their alien novelty but the way they mirror human nature, revealing qualities in their designers and users that were present all along.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 12, 2024

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Kyle Logan

Chicago Reader

Afraid is better than expected...and it largely succeeds as a fun genre exercise. If only its aspiration to “say something” didn’t keep it from being pure dumb fun.

Sep 9, 2024

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Dylan Roth

Observer

AfrAId is a poignant, artistic statement—evidence that humans are just as capable of mediocrity as the machines that will replace us.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 2, 2024

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Terry Staunton

Radio Times

The perils and pitfalls of artificial intelligence are laid bare in this speculative, thought-provoking science fiction that promises much but doesn't quite deliver on every front.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 21, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

If Afraid leaned into its own silliness, it might be fun. But as it stands, it's dumber than a dead Digimon.

Dec 4, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A film that feels like it’s grasping for viable directions for much of its running time.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 9, 2024

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Shannon J

A whacky story with mediocre jump scares

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Shanta'i M

I was underwhelmed. The movie seemed rushed and the plot was all too familar. I believe it had potential but missed the mark despite having a great cast of actors and actresses.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Rich C

The final scene gives this movie an extra star because its representative of how we all feel about AI. Were getting on board even though we know, it will likely be a dangerous trip into the unknown. The movie itself was entertaining, haunting and surprisingly relatable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Tarrelle

This movie AFRAID was a definite like ! I enjoyed the exploring the idea of A.I in our potential future and the effect it may have . Actors did a great job convincing the audience & myself that this is beyond fantasy !

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Kera W

Blumhouse produces another headscratcher horror film, but to my surprise, the film had all the elements of being very effective going from a good movie to an actual scary movie. John Cho is becoming a staple for technological horror genre and we are here for his emotional journey.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Anderson

Thought it was a much better movie than what Rotten Tomatoes rating. Made me jump a few times. The storyline was good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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AfrAId: Official Clip - I Need This

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AfrAId: Official Clip - It Wants to Come In

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AfrAId: Official Clip - The AI Controls Everything

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AfrAId: Official Clip - AI Will Crash Your Car

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AfrAId: Official Clip - Saved by... SWATing?

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AfrAId: Official Clip - The Evil AI's Origin

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AfrAId: Official Clip - She's Trying to Influence Us

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AfrAId: Extended Preview

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Synopsis

In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing -- and no one -- gets in her family's way.

Director: Chris Weitz
Producer: Jason Blum, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz
Screenwriter: Chris Weitz
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions, Depth of Field
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Sexual Material|Some Strong Violence|Thematic Material)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 30, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 17, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.2M
Runtime: 1h 24m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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