Together is less about monsters and more about the unsettling dance between two people bound by love fear and a reluctance to change. There is a deep metaphor for codependency beneath the surface-level body horror. The real scares are not just in the grotesque transformations but in the fear of commitment the fear of letting go and the ultimate fear of the unknown.

The humor feels deliberate and gives the dark story an offbeat charm. Despite the marketing promising intense horror, the film settles into an atmosphere of quiet unease rather than full fear. Some of the most chilling moments come from simple visuals such as a shadow barely visible in the corner or a quiet figure watching from the dark rather than from gore.

The body horror itself is creative and at times genuinely unsettling especially in moments of distorted contorted movement. But it is also where the CGI occasionally shows its seams robbing the effect of its full impact. Still when the practical and digital elements blend well the result is memorable.

Dave Franco reminds me of his potential in the appropriate scenario by bringing a frantic, almost uneasy longing to his portrayal. Alison Brie is equally strong with a tense vulnerability that recalls Shelley Duvall at her most anxious. Their chemistry makes the emotional core of the story work even as the plot sometimes wanders.

Not all threads find resolution. Hints about his past and trauma fade into the background replaced by a love cult finale that feels too predictable to be truly satisfying. The score has moments of brilliance but occasionally feels too close to Hereditary’s soundscape. There are fun horror nods like the opening wink to The Thing but also odd tonal shifts that can feel jarring.

Despite its shortcomings, Together is a captivating blend of horror, dark comedy, and romance. It is weird creepy and oddly charming offering moments that stick with you even if the film as a whole does not demand a rewatch.

Sachin’s Take

Score: 3 out of 5

• Favorite Moment: A shadowy figure barely visible in the corner of the frame
• Biggest Surprise: The intentional humor that actually works
• Watch if you are into: Relationship driven thrillers with a touch of body horror.