Horror Film 'Together' Starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco Earns Acclaim at Sundance

Michael Shanks' body-horror debut secures Neon distribution after a strong festival premiere and a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score.

The film 'Together,' a mix of body horror and dark comedy, stars real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a co-dependent pair facing supernatural challenges after moving to the countryside.
Critics have praised the film, which debuted at Sundance, for its unique blend of visceral horror and relationship drama, earning it a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from early reviews.
Neon acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film in a deal reportedly worth $15-$17 million, making it one of Sundance 2025's first major sales.
Directed by Michael Shanks in his feature debut, the film explores themes of love, codependency, and transformation in both emotional and grotesque physical terms.
Scheduled for an August 1, 2025, release, 'Together' has been described as an inventive and crowd-pleasing horror film, solidifying Shanks as a rising talent in the genre.