Together

Together

A Disturbing, Body-Horror Marriage Counseling

★★★☆☆

A perfectly serviceable body-horror film best served for genre fans.

Together is a perfectly serviceable body-horror film, though it is best served for fans of the genre. It features some of the most disturbing imagery and gross-out humor moments of 2025. The movie benefits immensely from the real-life marriage of Dave Franco and Alison Brie, a relationship that anchors the story as it revolves around the ups and downs of a modern partnership.

"The horror elements play as an analogy of romantic insecurities and the difficulties of self identity while sharing a romantic life with someone. "

— Ray Manukay

🎬 Cast & Crew

• Director: Dave Franco
• Starring: Alison Brie, Dave Franco
• Key Dept: Cinematography by Guy Godfree

The Vision

The horror elements here play as an analogy of romantic insecurities and the difficulties of self-identity while sharing a life with someone. It’s a unique and sometimes humorous way to approach these profound issues. Non-horror fans may find the general silliness of the conceit hard to overcome, but the creativity and execution on display are admirable.

🎬 Cinephile Fun Facts

• Real Life Chemistry: This marks the fourth collaboration between the married couple.
• Practical Effects: Franco insisted on using practical "prosthetic suits" to heighten claustrophobia.
• Sundance Premiere: Caused several walkouts during its midnight premiere due to its "visceral" final act.

✅ Pros

• Excellent, lived-in chemistry between Brie and Franco.
• Genuinely creepy, top-tier practical effects.
• Clever use of horror as a metaphor for relationship codependency.

❌ Cons

• The core conceit may feel too "silly" for non-horror audiences.
• Body-horror elements are extremely graphic.

🏆 Final Verdict

While the gross-out moments aren't for everyone, Together succeeds as a sharp, disturbing exploration of marriage. If you can stomach the practical effects, Brie and Franco's performances make it worth the watch.

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