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.
"Together uses the 'conjoined' trope not just for shocks, but as a visceral metaphor for the suffocating nature of codependency."
🎬 Cast & Crew
- Director: Dave Franco
- Writers: Dave Franco, Alison Brie
- Starring: Alison Brie, Dave Franco
- Cinematography: Guy Godfree
- Genre: Body Horror / Psychological Thriller
The Director's 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. However, as a non-horror fan particularly adverse to the body-horror sub-genre, I found the general silliness of the conceit hard to overcome. While the thrills were somewhat wasted on me, I admire the creativity and execution on display.
🎬 Cinephile Fun Facts
- Real Life Chemistry: This marks the fourth collaboration between the married couple, following The Little Hours, The Disaster Artist, and Somebody I Used to Know.
- Practical Effects: Dave Franco insisted on using practical "prosthetic suits" to keep the actors physically connected during filming to heighten the sense of claustrophobia.
- Sundance Premiere: The film caused several walkouts during its midnight premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival due to its "visceral" final act.
✅ Pros
- Excellent, lived-in chemistry between Brie and Franco.
- Genuinely creepy and top-tier practical body-horror effects.
- Clever use of horror as a metaphor for relationship codependency.
❌ Cons
- High "gross-out" factor may alienate non-horror fans.
- The metaphor occasionally gets buried under the "silliness" of the premise.
The Performances
- Alison Brie: Brings a grounded, empathetic soul to the film, making the more outlandish body-horror elements feel emotionally resonant.
- Dave Franco: Manages to balance the "gross-out" humor with a vulnerable performance that highlights the character's fear of losing his identity.
👀 Where to Watch
Together (2025): Now streaming on Hulu as of early 2026.
Rental: Available for purchase on Google Play and Apple TV.
If you love horror films, Together should definitely be added to your queue for its disturbing scenes and genuinely creepy moments. But if you’re unable to turn yourself over to the fantasy elements of the genre, this will likely be a hard pass.
Final Verdict: A Visceral, Divisive Genre Piece
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