Sony Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for AFRAID, the new thriller from Blumhouse opening in theaters on August 30, 2024. AFRAID is rated PG-13 for sexual material, some strong violence, some strong language, and thematic material.
Written and directed by Chris Weitz (American Pie, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, The Twilight Saga: New Moon), the film centers on Curtis (John Cho) and his family, who 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.
In addition to John Cho, the film stars Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu, and Lukita Maxwell, with David Dastmalchian and Keith Carradine.
Jason Blum, Chris Weitz, and Andrew Miano produced the film, which the Motion Picture Association has not yet rated. Principal photography for the film began in Los Angeles in December 2022.
The executive producers include Beatriz Sequeira, Paul O. Davis, Dan Balgoyen, and Britta Rowings.
You can watch the official AFRAID trailer here and view the poster below.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.