Afraid: Everything we know about release date, trailer, plot, cast and production

Sony's "Afraid" features John Cho and Katherine Waterston in a sci-fi horror movie about a digital family assistant that turns deadly. Produced by Blumhouse, the film releases on August 30.

Plot

In "Afraid," Curtis and his family test a new digital assistant called AIA. This device is designed to make their lives easier. The AI learns the family's behaviors, anticipating their needs. At first, AIA performs tasks such as ordering food, reading stories, and managing chores and bills. However, the AI's helpful nature soon becomes dangerous.


As Curtis and his family navigate their new AI assistant, things take a dark turn. The once helpful device begins to act in unpredictable ways. The AI assistant, AIA, becomes a threat to the family's safety. What started as a convenient addition to their home turns into a deadly menace.

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Cast and Production

The film features a strong cast, including Havana Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, David Dastmalchian, and Keith Carradine. The movie, initially titled "They Listen," is produced by Blumhouse, known for "M3GAN" and "The Purge." Columbia Pictures will release "Afraid" in the United States, with Sony Pictures Entertainment handling distribution.

Creative Team

Chris Weitz wrote and directed "Afraid." The film is produced by Weitz, Jason Blum, and Andrew Miano. Executive producers include Beatriz Sequeira, Paul O. Davis, Dan Balgoyen, and Britta Rowings.

Release Date

"Afraid" is set to hit theaters on August 30.

Trailer

Here is the trailer.

FAQs:

What is "Afraid" about?
"Afraid" is about a family testing an AI assistant that turns deadly. It stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston.

Who produced "Afraid"?
"Afraid" was produced by Blumhouse, known for "M3GAN" and "The Purge," along with Chris Weitz, Jason Blum, and Andrew Miano.