Together works on many different levels, not only as an exploration of co-dependency and certain pitfalls of becoming complacent in a relationship, but also as a horror film, providing some of the most grotesque and unnerving sequences I've seen in a long time. Together will be released on both Blu-ray and 4k UHD 11/11/25.
“Years into their relationship, Time and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except for each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.”
Writer-director Michael Shanks takes the horror genre in a bold direction with Together, a film that uses horror as the instrument for a raw exploration of co-dependency and troubled relationships. With real-life couple Alison Brie (Millie) and Dave Franco (Tim) at the center, the film fuses its horror moments and its emotional core, the result is unsettling, sometimes grotesque result that a lot of us may have experienced: the fear of losing yourself in someone else.
From the beginning, the themes in Together are somewhat clear: two people from the city that are stepping into the countryside, maybe not entirely on the same page relationship-wise, hoping that this next chapter may push their commitment over the edge, but instead finding something far darker as they explore the surrounding area of their new town. Their relationship is tested not by infidelity or external threat alone, but by the very nature of their attachment. Tim, not being able to drive relies solely on Millie to provide transportation for him, but is the one who has trouble with commitment in their relationship. The way they lean on each other in different aspects becomes the thing that drives the wedge in their relationship, until they face something that literally pulls them together. The horror they face isn’t simply monsters or supernatural forces, it’s their mutual dependence, given physical form in the film’s disturbing body-horror sequences. That’s what is so elevating about Together. This can be viewed as an entire metaphor for co-dependency, viewed strictly as a horror film, or a weird blend of the two, which is fitting for what the story seeks to achieve.
The performances are superb across the board. Alison Brie and Dave Franco deliver work that is intimate, and deep. Their chemistry convinces you of both devotion and the sense of being trapped, and that duality is what fuels the film’s tension.
Video
Together is presented in 1080p High Definition Widescreen. This transfer is very clear and detailed. Colors can really pop in some of the outdoor sequences, though a lot of the sequences, when the ‘attraction’ takes place, occur at night, and these moments can be dark but still present some terrifying imagery that genuinely make your skin crawl.
Audio
The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix is well-calibrated for a film of this kind. Dialogue remains prominent, which is vital, given how much of the horror emerges from conversations and confessionals. Surrounds are used effectively for ambient horror.
Special Features
- Interview with Writer/Director Michael Shanks
- Interview with Alison Brie & Dave Franco
- Alison Brie & Dave Franco’s Codependency Quiz
- Teaser & Trailer
Together is exactly the kind of film that scares you not only because of what happens, but because of what it represents. It uses horror to explore co-dependency, identity, and what it means to lose yourself in intimacy. Alison Brie and Dave Franco give fearless performances, the effects and horrific sequences will make any horror fan squirm, and the thematic ambition sets it apart. If you appreciate horror that’s more than jumps and gore, this film is definitely worth checking out.