Some movies make you feel everything. Together makes you feel… something.
And maybe that’s the point.
Directed by Michael Shanks and starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, Together tries to mix relationship drama with body horror — and somehow it mostly works… until it doesn’t. It’s the cinematic version of a relationship that’s fine: not thrilling, not toxic, just stuck somewhere between passion and comfort.
The Premise
Tim and Millie move to the countryside to fix what’s left of their relationship. You know how that goes — fresh air, less noise, new beginnings. Except here, “new beginnings” turn into a slow, creepy unraveling. Strange things start happening, and before long, the physical and emotional lines between them blur. Love becomes possession, comfort becomes corrosion.
It’s less about monsters and more about what happens when two people lose themselves in each other — literally and metaphorically.
What Works
The chemistry between Franco and Brie is believable — obviously, they’re married — and that gives the emotional moments weight. The film’s atmosphere is beautifully uncomfortable: wide, empty shots of nature that feel like the silence after an argument. The slow pacing builds tension, and the visual metaphors for emotional decay are clever without being pretentious (most of the time).
The cinematography deserves credit. It’s eerie, minimal, and intentional — like someone filming a breakup through a microscope.
What Doesn’t
Here’s where things get murky.
Together wants to be deep horror and relatable drama, but it doesn’t fully commit to either. The pacing drags in places, and by the third act, the metaphor starts feeling more like a lecture than a revelation. It’s not bad — it’s just uneven. Some moments are brilliant; others make you check how much time’s left.
It’s like a good relationship that’s lost its spark — you still care, you still show up, but you know it could be more.
Final Thoughts
Together is the definition of “good, not great.” It’s interesting, atmospheric, and thematically smart, but it never hits the emotional high it seems to be reaching for. Still, it’s worth a watch if you like horror that says something — even if it whispers instead of screams.
Think of it as a mirror: unsettling, honest, and just reflective enough to make you wonder how much of yourself you’ve given away in the name of love.
⭐ Rating: 7/10
Genre: Psychological Horror / Relationship Drama
️ Where to Watch: In theaters now
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