We present a challenge for partners in committed relationships who enjoy the horror genre: Sit down with your loved one and watch Together. The 2025 indie hit has now made its online premiere via Hulu. Outwardly, it might appear like standard biological terror, but within Together exists a deep examination about our choices in loving one another.
An Introductory Film Investigating Partnership Complexities
Together represents the first full-length movie for director Michael Shanks. It stars the real-life married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie as Millie and Tim, an unmarried couple that have remained a couple for over ten years. United in marriage in reality in 2017, the two stars bring a special spark to their roles, skillfully embodying both the good and bad of a enduring union.
The story starts when Millie and Tim relocate from the metropolis to the rural area for professional reasons. A commonly used story element, of course, but that’s largely where the cliches cease. Together becomes as much a deep dive into the psyche of the couple's dynamic as it is a body horror flick.
A Supernatural Catalyst
While hiking near their new home, a violent storm occurs, and the two discover an subterranean cavern. After spending the night there and eventually escaping, a supernatural entity begins influencing the duo. This force induces a supernatural closeness between them that goes exceeding simple connection.
The whole movie is a methodically building fright fest, interspersing elements of dreamlike terrors, disturbing (but not excessively graphic) body horror, and authentically humorous interactions (sometimes in the middle of something grotesque). Michael Shanks weaves these elements together seamlessly and wraps them up in a consistently growing aura of dread.
Layered Performances
A great deal of Together is solely the two lead actors, and they masterfully render manifold depths to the partnership at the film's core. Millie's sense of self and sense of connection is waning due to a emotional and physical gap. Her unspoken irritation of Tim for his reluctance to chase only his failing musical ambitions inexorably rises.
Tim, on the other hand feels trapped and cut off by Millie, who’s the reason they’ve left the city and distant from his network of friends. He fears the concept of completely losing his sense of self in another person. This fear is intensified by the fact he does not operate a vehicle and needs Millie for getting around.
The director's cleverest decision in this movie refrains from painting Tim or Millie the definite antagonist.
The couple confront the type of challenges that arise in most partnerships over a long period. Fundamentally, they continue to care for one another. They share moments of joy, offer support, and are vulnerable at times. But beneath it all, there’s an inescapable feeling of questioning about their bond.
Thematic Depth
While the supernatural forces in Together symbolize these anxieties of excessive reliance and fully committing to another person, the metaphor does not come across as clumsy or heavy-handed. Instead, these more disturbing, unsettling scenes provide a perfect parallel to the interpersonal storytelling. Both the frights and the fights serve the other in a mutually beneficial way.
A Debated Finale
Together’s final act, which remains unspoiled, has left audiences divided on the movie's final takeaway about unhealthy partnerships. Reports indicate that unattached audience members have seen the movie as a strong argument for avoiding commitment. On the other hand, certain partners experiencing tension found that the film actually helped them resolve their issues.
Regardless of your relationship status, your own reaction could potentially serve as a telling indicator of how you think about commitment. Will the finale sow feelings of uneasiness and dread, or a positive outlook on love? Will you see yourself in either protagonist and yell at the screen, or simply look at your significant other and say, “We could get through that together”?
No matter your reaction, Together is an experiment you can experience right now.
Together is currently playing on Hulu's platform as of this moment.
