When Two Become One: ‘Together’ Review

Together is the body horror rom-com we did not expect. This film is a slow burn, and you will be thankful it takes its time because there’s no right way to rush into a couple’s therapy horror like this. It’s the codependency cautionary tale of the year. Not only is the film’s tense nature something to review, but the lawsuit attached to it is bringing the film some not-so-savory publicity and controversy. This review will be light on the spoilers; you’ll want to see this with your own eyes. 

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“Say You’ll Be There” The horomedy (horror comedy 😉) follows Tim and Millie as they uproot their lives to move from Brooklyn, NYC, to what seems to be rural upstate New York. While there, they encounter a supernatural force that begins testing the very boundaries of their emotional and physical state as a couple. The premise says – what happens when you’re so codependent in your relationship that you and your partner literally begin to fuse bodies. The film stars comedy actors Alison Brie as Millie (Annie from the TV show Community) and Dave Franco as Tim (Pete from the movie Neighbors).  The film sets a classic horror foundation right from the beginning: missing persons, creepy caves, and animals acting funky. But we’re introduced to Tim and Millie at what is supposed to be a joyous send-off for the “happy” couple as they move upstate for Millie’s new teaching job. We can right away see the cracks in their relationship loud and clear. Tim has been dealing with so…