This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we’re diving into the unsettling realm of technology gone awry, exploring the anxieties surrounding our increasingly digital world. We’ll be comparing the Polish film The Glitch (2019) and the Companion (2025).

The Glitch (2019)
Directed by Patricia Ryczko, The Glitch (Panacea) is a polish Sci-Fi, drama, thriller, that centers around Renata, an android, who lives a seemingly normal life. After a mysterious glitch occurs, her reality begins to unravel, and she is forced to face the truth of her nature. The film explores themes of identity, reality, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

Companion (2025)
Companion (2025) by Drew Handcock, is an science fiction horror film that explores themes of artificial intelligence and human connection. It considers the potential dangers of advanced technology and how it can blur the lines between human and machine.

Spoilers start around 4:34