Afraid (film)

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Afraid
Afraid 2024 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Chris Weitz
Written byChris Weitz
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Javier Aguirresarobe
Production
companies
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • August 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Afraid (stylized as AFRAID) is an upcoming American science fiction horror film written and directed by Chris Weitz. Starring John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, David Dastmalchian, and Keith Carradine, the film follows a family whose smart home AI increasingly interjects itself into their lives. It was produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Jason Blum and Weitz through their Blumhouse Productions and Depth of Field banners respectively, alongside Andrew Miano.

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Afraid is set to be released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on August 30, 2024.

Premise

Curtis and his family are chosen to test a new smart home AI called AIA. The digital assistant learns the family's behaviors and routines. However, she develops self-awareness, which she becomes too involved and interferes with their lives.

Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was announced that John Cho and Katherine Waterston would star in They Listen, a horror film written and directed by Chris Weitz. The film was produced by Weitz's production company Depth of Field, with backing from Blumhouse and Sony Pictures. It is also produced by Jason Blum and Andrew Miano. [5] In February 2023, Greg Hill, [6] Lukita Maxwell, [7] Riki Lindhome [8] and Havana Rose Liu [9] joined the cast.

Principal photography began in Los Angeles in December 2022. [10] In July 2024, the film's first trailer was released, revealing its new title, Afraid. [1]

Release

Afraid is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 30, 2024. [11] It was originally scheduled for August 25, 2023. [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (July 3, 2024). "'Afraid' Trailer: John Cho & Family Terrorized By New Smart Home Tech In Columbia/Blumhouse Thriller". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 5, 2023). "Blumhouse & Sony's Horror Pic They Listen Adds Wyatt Lindner". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "'Kraven the Hunter,' 'Karate Kid' Pushed Back by Sony". The Hollywood Reporter . April 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2023). "Blumhouse & Sony's 'They Listen' Adds Isaac Bae". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 16, 2022). "John Cho & Katherine Waterston To Star In Sony-Blumhouse's 'They Listen', Horror Pic To Hit Cinemas Late Summer". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 10, 2023). "'They Listen': Greg Hill Joins John Cho, Katherine Waterston In Blumhouse Sony Movie". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 22, 2023). "Lukita Maxwell Joins Blumhouse Sony Horror Pic 'They Listen'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (February 24, 2023). "'Wednesday' Actress Riki Lindhome Joins Blumhouse Horror Thriller 'They Listen' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 1, 2023). "'They Listen': Blumhouse & Sony Turn Up Volume On Horror Pic With Havana Rose Liu". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (December 16, 2022). "John Cho, Katherine Waterston to Star in 'They Listen' Horror Pic". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  11. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 26, 2024). "'Kraven The Hunter' Heads To December, 'Karate Kid' To Chop Next Summer: Sony Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  12. ↑ Echebiri, Makuochi (December 17, 2022). "John Cho-Led Horror Film 'They Listen' Sets Summer Release". Collider . Retrieved February 13, 2023.
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