A new horror movie has been hailed as the "best" horror movie of the year after getting a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Alison Brie and Dave Franco’s new horror movie Together is making waves after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, debuting with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The real-life couple, known for their work in Community and The Disaster Artist, star as a pair who leave behind the hustle of city life to start fresh in the countryside.
But their attempt at peaceful living quickly unravels as underlying relationship issues surface and a mysterious substance sends their lives into chaotic, unpredictable territory.
What begins as a tense domestic drama soon transforms into a bold sci-fi body horror, blending psychological tension with grotesque, absurd twists. Critics at Sundance have praised the film for its originality, wit, and willingness to embrace the bizarre.
The Guardian wrote about the undeniable chemistry between Brie and Franco, saying they “handle smugly in love as well as they do furiously on the edge” and praised the film’s “wild, gasp-inducing moments,” including a particularly uncomfortable sex scene that left audiences squirming.
Variety applauded the film’s embrace of practical effects (some clever, others charmingly cheesy) and appreciated how it never takes itself too seriously. “Audiences should have fun with Together,” the outlet noted, calling it “a body-horror movie about a serious thing – love.”
Fans also took to Rotten Tomatoes to voice their opinions, with one person writing: "Very unique with crazy spirals, twists, and turns. I love the subtle humor undertones sprinkled into it."
Another added: "There will never be a better movie to capture the hilarity and horror of a codependent relationship."
RogerEbert.com was especially enthusiastic, predicting Together could be “the biggest hit to come out of this year’s fest.” Describing it as a “body horror version of a relationship dramedy,” the review praised director Michael Shanks for his playful storytelling and Cronenberg-esque vision, writing: “We know where this is going more than the characters do, making us participants in the chaos.”
With universal acclaim from critics and a unique mix of romance, horror, and absurdity, Together looks poised to become one of the year's breakout indie hits, particularly for fans of offbeat, thought-provoking genre films.