What happens when two people in love become too close for comfort? In Together, a haunting new psychological horror film from writer-director Michael Shanks, the answer is anything but romantic. Fresh off its critically acclaimed Sundance premiere and now boasting a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Together is set to release in theaters July 30th, 2025—and NEON has just dropped the chilling full trailer.
At first glance, it’s a quiet relationship drama. But by the final frame, it’s a full-blown descent into supernatural entanglement, emotional disintegration, and body horror that will make your skin crawl.
A Couple On The Edge And Over It
Alison Brie and Dave Franco, real-life spouses with nearly a decade of marriage under their belt, bring a fraught authenticity to their roles as Millie and Tim, a couple who retreat to the countryside to “reset” their relationship. But instead of rekindling intimacy, they find themselves sleeping in separate rooms, exchanging hollow “I love yous,” and teetering on the edge of emotional detachment. And then the weirdness begins.
What starts as emotional disconnect evolves into literal, physical fusion. The trailer teases moments that are tender, terrifying, and deeply uncomfortable—hallmarks of great horror—as the couple’s bond takes on an unnerving, almost symbiotic dimension.
Psychological Intimacy Meets Supernatural Terror
Directed by Michael Shanks (who also appears in the film), Together explores love and codependency through a genre lens that feels both innovative and intensely personal. The narrative’s emotional depth is amplified by the casting of Brie and Franco—not only for their acting chops, but for the compelling meta-layer their real-life relationship adds to the story. Watching them portray a crumbling marriage feels both voyeuristic and fascinatingly authentic.
Supporting performances from Damon Herriman, Karl Richmond, Jack Kenny, and Francesca Waters round out the film’s eerie atmosphere, while a sharp screenplay keeps the audience unmoored and guessing until the end.
Critics Are Already Squirming — In a Good Way
Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Together quickly earned glowing reviews. ScreenRant’s Patrice Witherspoon called it “a squirm-worthy experience backed by great performances,” and critics have praised its mix of emotional honesty and genre experimentation. In a post-The Substance cinematic landscape where body horror is experiencing a new renaissance, Together carves out its own lane—less grotesque, more psychologically driven, yet just as disturbing.
Coming July 30th — Are You Ready To Be Together?
With an all-star team of producers including Brie, Franco, Mike Cowap, Eric Feig, Julia Hammer, and Tim Headington, Together is shaping up to be one of the most buzzworthy horror films of the summer. If you think love is messy, wait until you see what happens when it’s monstrously entangled. Watch the trailer above now and prepare to question what it really means to be close to someone.