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Alison Brie and Dave Franco’s “wild” horror movie debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

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The horror film titled “Together” starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco made its debut with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes after its initial screening at Sundance.

In real life, the actors from “Community” and “The Disaster Artist,” who are a married couple, take on the roles of a city-dwelling couple relocating to the countryside. Beneath their calm facade, they harbor unresolved conflicts, which become more pronounced as a peculiar substance induces unusual behaviors.

The movie subsequently transforms into a chilling blend of science fiction and body horror, and with virtually every critic who’s seen it at the festival praising it (even one labeling it as “wild”), it’s clear that Together excels in delivering a compelling science-fiction body horror experience.

Here’s what the reviews are saying:

The Guardian

Brie and Franco skillfully navigate both their tender and heated interactions, showcasing their palpable connection in loving, intense, and even thrilling ways. They also share some exhilarating, breath-taking scenes, including an unsettling intimate moment that leaves you squirming.

TheWrap

Together brings together an uncomfortable situation – witnessing a couple’s argument in public – and a daring body horror concept that borders on being excessively adorable. Initially, it seems to be imitating the style of the iconic The Thing, but eventually evolves into something more akin to nightmarish farce, similar to the less imaginative but dedicated counterpart of The Substance. It offers a plethora of absurd situations.

Variety

In this era where practical effects are back in style, I found it refreshing that some of the film’s homemade visual effects were cleverly inventive, while others were shamelessly campy – a trait that used to make horror movies enjoyable. Viewers should enjoy themselves with Together, a body-horror movie that tackles a heavy topic like love, but doesn’t lose its sense of humor about it.

ScreenDaily

The movie unites effectively, largely due to its delightfully humorous lead performances. Making its debut in Sundance’s Midnight section, this audience-friendly flick is sure to captivate genre enthusiasts, particularly those who appreciate their horror with a touch of humor, often bordering on the queasy. With Brie and Franco, who are also producers, adding star appeal, the film’s intriguing premise might make for an entertaining choice for date night, especially for couples with a twisted sense of humor.

RogerEbert.com

This highly intelligent blend of horror and comedy could potentially be the standout release from this year’s festival. ‘Together’ offers a unique twist on body horror within the context of a relationship drama. The film’s style bears resemblance to both ‘The Substance’ and the works of David Cronenberg, making it a rare body horror movie that truly delivers its promised thrills. I find myself particularly drawn to director Michael Shanks’ inventive storytelling style, as he cleverly engages the audience by keeping us one step ahead of the characters, turning us into active participants in the unfolding chaos.

Together premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It does not currently have a release date.

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2025-01-29 20:49

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