Entertainingly punctuated by horror pyrotechnics and quick reprogrammings. We salute the costume and continuity departments (Betty Austin) on Iris’s consistently bloody frills as she runs, fights and reasons for her “life”.

Funny, effective, and very well executed by these actors.

The colours are Barbie-bright, right down to the pink title sequence; writer-director Drew Hancock is similarly aiming to give us sexual politics in a popcorn box, but with added stage blood.

Companion is absolutely asking us to think critically of the world we're in—but it's also delivering this important message in an engaging and perfect package. I'm not saying it's going to change your worldview but you're going to have a damn good time.