Together (2025) Review: Gross, Original, and Divisive Horror Explained

Is Together (2025) Overhyped? A Deep Dive Into Its Body Horror Madness

2025 is officially the year of horror. Sequels and reboots have their place, sure, but the real gems this year have been the original stories that came out swinging. And Together—directed by [director’s name if known] and starring Allison Brie and Dave Franco—is one of the most talked-about entries so far.

I finally caught it after weeks of hearing hype from both American and European audiences, and I’ve got to say: this movie is good. In fact, it’s really good in moments. But for me? It didn’t quite hit the masterpiece level that many fans are claiming.

Let’s break it down.

A Slow First Half

The first half of Together left me cold. Not because it was bad—it wasn’t—but because it just felt… familiar. The setup, the relationships, the “something is off” vibe—it’s stuff we’ve seen before in modern horror.

Allison Brie and Dave Franco do a solid job carrying the emotional beats, but their characters just didn’t grab me early on. I didn’t find myself invested in their relationship or the stakes. Jamie, one of the secondary characters, was far more interesting than the leads in the opening hour.

It’s the classic horror problem: when you’re waiting for things to really kick in, the slower burn either works in your favor (building tension) or leaves you restless. For me, it was the latter.

When It Gets Gross, It Gets GREAT

But then comes the third act—and holy hell, that’s when Together finally earns its reputation.

This is where the body horror takes center stage. Without spoiling specifics, let’s just say: once the “attraction” scenes start happening, the movie shifts gears entirely. The hallway sequence? Creepy, unsettling, and so well executed. The sequence right after it? Absolutely stomach-turning in the best possible way.

The gross-out factor has been a big talking point online, with some people calling it one of the nastiest horror films in years. Personally, I didn’t think it was that extreme (I mean, I’ve seen worse, and I haven’t even braved The Human Centipede yet), but it definitely had me squirming in my seat.

Twists and Ending

What really surprised me was how unpredictable some of the twists were. I genuinely didn’t see where certain character arcs were headed. One major reveal late in the film completely blindsided me, and that’s saying something in a genre that can sometimes lean too heavily on clichés.

The ending? Wild. I didn’t think they’d actually go there—but they did. And it left me both impressed and unsettled in the best possible way. It’s bold, and it cemented the movie as one of the year’s most memorable horror experiences.

Land of Geek Rating: 3.5/5

✅ Pros

• Original Horror – Finally, a fresh idea instead of another reboot or sequel.
• Wild Third Act – When the body horror kicks in, it’s unforgettable.
• Shocking Twists – Some turns you absolutely won’t see coming.
• Gross Factor Done Right – Delivers on the hype without feeling cheap.
• Bold Ending – Leaves a lasting impression, love it or hate it.

❌ Cons

• Slow First Half – Takes too long to get going, especially for a horror film.
• Flat Characters Early On – Leads don’t really click until much later.
• Overhyped – The buzz sets expectations way too high.
• Predictable Setup – The “couple with issues” groundwork feels familiar.
• Not the Grossest Out There – Hardcore horror fans may find it tame compared to extreme cinema.

Together is an interesting beast. It’s not perfect—the first half drags, the characters don’t fully click until later, and the story feels a little too familiar in the setup. But once the body horror erupts and the twists hit, it becomes something special.

I get why people are raving about it. The gross factor, the unpredictability, and the sheer originality of that third act put it above a lot of recent horror releases. But I also get why some viewers (myself included) walked out thinking, “Good, but not quite the masterpiece I was promised.”

I landed on 3.5 stars and a heart. A solid, memorable horror entry, but not my top of the year.

So, there you have it—Together (2025) review and ending explained. If you’re a horror fan who lives for gross-out body horror and unpredictable endings, you’ll probably love it. If you need strong characters and a killer first half? You might be more lukewarm, like me.

Stay scared with more horror breakdowns at Land of Geek Magazine—2025 is the year horror reigns supreme.

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