Together (2025) Spoiler Free Review
Together is a 2025 supernatural body horror film written and directed by Michael Shanks, in his directorial debut. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025 and was released in the United States by Neon on July 30, 2025.
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love and their flesh.
Film synopsis
The cast includes Dave Franco as Tim, Alison Brie as Millie, Damon Herriman as Jamie, Mia Morrissey as Cath, Jack Kenny as Luke, Sunny S. Walia as a Farmer, Karl Richmond as Jordy, Tom Considine as Millie’s father, Melanie Beddie as Millie’s mother, Sarah Lang as Keri, Rob Brown as Chaplin, Charlie Lees as Groom #1, and MJ Dorning as Groom #2.
Together is a body horror film that manages to be as disturbing as it is unexpectedly sweet. It walks a fine line between the grotesque and the heartfelt, using physical horror as a metaphor for emotional entanglement—and somehow, it works.
At its core, Together is about the intense push-and-pull of long-term relationships, and how emotional codependency can feel both comforting and suffocating. The film takes that dynamic and gives it a nightmarish physical form, with contortions, fusions, and transformations that are as fascinating to watch as they are unsettling. But what makes it stand out is that it never loses sight of the human story beneath all the body horror.
The performances are genuinely strong. There’s a comedic undercurrent that helps ease the tension without undermining it. From a technical standpoint, Together delivers. The pacing is tight and effective, the cinematography is captivating, and the practical effects are top-notch. The SFX makeup deserves particular praise—not only is it visually compelling, but it also enhances the film’s themes instead of just being gross for grossness’ sake.
What’s also refreshing is that the film doesn’t try to be overly “artsy” or inaccessible. It’s straightforward in its storytelling without being simplistic. It knows what it’s saying, and it says it well—no unnecessary subplots or pretentious dialogue to bog things down. And yes, it’s genuinely not boring. It keeps the viewer engaged with a steady rhythm and well-placed jump scares.
In short, Together is a smart, strange, and emotionally resonant entry in the body horror genre. It’s a film about love, loss, and the horrors of not being able—or willing—to let go. Definitely one to check out if you like your horror with both guts and heart.
Together is now available in theaters.