• Horror

Together 2025

Together (2025) is a distinctive supernatural body-horror film—and a strong feature debut—for writer‑director Michael Shanks, starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie as Tim and Millie. Tim and Millie relocate from the city to the countryside in an attempt to reset their lives. Things take a horrifying turn when they fall into an underground cavern. Tim drinks suspicious water, triggering a grotesque physical fusion between them—a visceral metaphor for emotional codependency. As their bodies entwine in increasingly disturbing ways, the couple must confront a deeper loss of identity in their relationship.🍿 Style & Performances Body horror meets dark comedy: The tone balances cringe-inducing practical effects with sharp humor and romantic tension. Brie and Franco bring intensely believable chemistry to Millie and Tim, grounded in their real-life relationship—and they practically carry the film through its most physical and psychological extremes.⭐ Critics Holds a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score (≈97–100%) based on strong reviews from critics praising its emotional depth, balance of horror/comedy, and innovative premise. Critics highlight how it transforms emotional themes—particularly intimacy and autonomy—into unforgettable horror set pieces. While the final act and cult-related twist divide audiences, many praise its bold visual resolution and emotional symbolism.📅 Release & Distribution World premiere at Sundance Film Festival (Midnight section) on January 26, 2025 — sparking distribution interest among several major companies, ultimately acquired by Neon for $17M. U.S. theatrical release on July 30, 2025 (moved up from August 1) and in Australia on July 31, 2025 via Kismet Movies.✅ Ideal For… Fans of body horror with a strong metaphorical undercurrent (think Cronenberg, The Fly, Videodrome). Viewers enjoying dark comedy entwined with disturbing visuals and emotional storytelling. Anyone intrigued by a fresh take on love, dependency, and identity through the horror genre.🔚 Conclusion Together (2025) is a bold and emotionally resonant body-horror film that blends grotesque practical effects with sharp emotional insight. Led by standout performances from Alison Brie and Dave Franco, it uses its bizarre, visceral premise to explore codependency, identity loss, and the dark corners of romantic entanglement. With its mix of horror, dark comedy, and heartfelt drama, the film stands out as one of the year’s most original and conversation-worthy releases—perfect for fans of psychological horror that isn’t afraid to get messy, both literally and emotionally. Read More

• 2025
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