This Year's Best Body Horror "Together" Hits Streaming. A Must-Watch for "The Substance" Fans

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"Together" is already being called the best body horror of the year. Audiences are comparing it to "The Substance" and saying they haven't seen such a combination of fear, dark humor, and genuine drama in ages.

The film with 90% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes is now available online — and that's reason enough for all genre fans to experience mild revulsion and delight simultaneously (that's the genre for you).

What the film's about

"Together" was directed by Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks. The story centers on a couple (Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who are married in real life) who decide to save their relationship by moving to a country house. But their isolation turns into a nightmare: their bodies begin pulling toward each other with terrifying force, and some otherworldly entity literally forces them to merge into one being. Hence the title.
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In spirit, the film echoes "The Substance," but instead of a story about identity crisis, this explores toxic relationships and codependency. It's horror where love itself becomes the monster, taken to absurd extremes.

Why critics are raving

Film critics agree: the movie is simultaneously revolting and deeply human. The Times called it "a ruthless analysis of codependent romantic relationships," Independent praised the perfect casting that makes the story work, and Starburst called the film "honest, moving, and deeply human."

Critics especially highlight the practical effects work: flesh, bones, and sinew look so convincing that viewers get physically uncomfortable.

Why audiences love it

Many write that "Together" pulls the rug out from under you: the film pretends to be a romantic drama, then drags you into genuine nightmare territory.

"It's about how love can consume and destroy," notes one viewer. Others compare the film to Cronenberg's work and "Midsommar" by Ari Aster, but with a more ironic edge.
Actors Dave Franco and Alison Brie look at each other with frightened expressions against a black background
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The main strength, according to audiences, is Franco and Brie's chemistry: it's what makes the story so believable and painful.

5 reasons to watch "Together"

  • It's body horror that's simultaneously funny and terrifying.
  • Real-life married leads make the drama incredibly convincing.
  • Visual effects are maximally visceral and shocking.
  • The film tackles a painful topic — dependency within relationships.
  • It's already being called the defining horror film of 2025.
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