AfrAId

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AfrAId

PG-13

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)

09/12/2024

3.5/5

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.

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Kyle Logan

Chicago Reader

09/09/2024

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.

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Dylan Roth

Observer

09/02/2024

1.5/4

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

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

06/06/2025

3/5

Tries to become an intelligent AI horror but loses its way during the second half of the film. A great performance by John Cho does what it can to save the film.

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Terry Staunton

Radio Times

03/21/2025

3/5

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.

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John Serba

Decider

12/04/2024

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

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Nathan

Jul 15

Just bottom of the barrel trash

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Shannon J

04/08/2025

A whacky story with mediocre jump scares

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Shanta'i M

01/12/2025

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.

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Yomaira

12/02/2024

this movie is so horrible. I cannot begin to explain.

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Rich C

@eboogyman 09/23/2024

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.

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Tarrelle

09/17/2024

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 !

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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)