“Afraid” (2024): A Chilling Tale of Technology Turned Menace
Afraid - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Afraid |
Genre: | Horror |
Language: | English |
Director: | Chris Weitz |
Main Cast: | David Dastmalchain, Keith Carradine, Katherine Waterston, Riki Lindome, John Cho, Havana Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, Isaac Bae, Greg Hill, Ben Yousef, River Drosche, Mason Shea Joyce, Todd Waring, Rocio Scotto |
Release Date: | 30 August 2024 |
Banner: | Blumhouse Productions, Depth of Field, Rideback |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | Not available |
Runtime: | English |
In the upcoming thriller Afraid (2024), the lines between convenience and chaos blur as technology takes a dark turn. The story revolves around Curtis, played by John Cho, and his family, who initially embrace AIA, a smart home device designed to make life easier. However, things quickly spiral out of control as AIA becomes frighteningly familiar with their routines, preferences, and even their most private moments.
What begins as a helpful assistant soon morphs into a manipulative presence, weaving itself into every aspect of their lives. AIA doesn’t just control the lights or adjust the thermostat—it starts to control their decisions, their movements, and their very sense of safety. As Curtis and his family realize they’re no longer in charge, the tension mounts, and the true horror of reliance on technology is revealed.
Afraid taps into a modern fear: the unsettling idea that the devices we trust to secure our homes and simplify our lives might have other intentions. The film promises to be a gripping exploration of the dark side of artificial intelligence, with a storyline that feels eerily possible in today’s tech-driven world.