Exclusive Afraid Clip Explores Dark Side of AI as Horror Movie Hits Digital

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Afraid clip, previewing the dark side of AI to celebrate the film’s digital release today.

What happens in the Afraid clip?

The exclusive Afraid clip sees John Cho (who plays Curtis in the film) speaking about the role, and revealing why he decided to join the film. The interview is cut with various clips from the film, as well as an interview with David Dastmalchian, who plays Lightning in the film and has a connection with the AI system in the film.

Check out the exclusive Afraid clip below (watch other clips and trailers):

“In Afraid, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA,” the official synopsis reads. “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.”

Along with Cho (Searching, Columbus) and Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Afraid — formerly known as They Listen — stars Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms, No Exit), Lukita Maxwell (Generation, Shrinking), David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, The Suicide Squad), and Keith Carradine (Dexter, Nashville).

Afraid is written and directed by Chris Weitz, who previously made 2002’s About a Boy, 2007’s The Golden Compass, 2009’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon, 2011’s A Better Life, and 2018’s Operation Finale.