A 99% Rotten Tomatoes-Rated Horror Flick? Why Is 'Together' Already in 2025’s Best Film Contention?

Published 07/29/2025, 10:20 PM EDT

Only a handful of films in the cinematic universe ever climb to the Everest-like altitude of a 99 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. It is like getting a standing ovation from a room full of critics who just finished their third espresso and their sixth existential crisis. But when a horror movie does it? That is rarer than a calm group chat about the best horror franchise. Fear, after all, is tough to deliver through pixels, which, according to Rotten Tomatoes, only this movie has been able to achieve in 2025.

There are a few clever reasons why Together has already earned its 99 percent, and they will convert any skeptic into a believer.

1. Fearless first flight

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Michael Shanks’ directorial debut arrived with cinematic swagger at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, earning enthusiastic praise from critics all over the world. His meticulous pacing and visual storytelling showcase talent beyond his years, making Together’s opening act a triumphant entry into horror cinema’s elite ranks.

Critics and fans alike praise how Shanks establishes dread without reliance on cheap shocks or recycled tropes. Viewers are already asking where Together is streaming to experience this audacious beginning that cements his place among horror’s most exciting new voices, even before the movie is officially released on July 30.

2. Storyline that claws

The plot follows Millie Wilson who accepts an elementary school English teaching position and relocates to the countryside with her longtime boyfriend, aspiring musician Tim. The couple discovers a serene landscape tainted by a mysterious force that subtly alters their perception and evokes unease.

As the presence intensifies, Millie and Tim endure grotesque transformations that begin with small bodily distortions and escalate into horrifying physical metamorphoses. Their fight for survival becomes a battle against both an external evil and their unraveling identities in isolation.

4. Performances that possess

Alison Brie delivers a masterful portrayal of fear and vulnerability, her subtle reactions selling every moment of dread. Dave Franco complements with chilling intensity, his growing desperation in key sequences earning praise from critics and horror aficionados alike.

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Their on‑screen chemistry transforms ordinary conversation into electrifying terror, particularly during the tense dinner sequence. People would not be surprised to know that the two actors are actually married in real life due to their insanely good chemistry. This palpable connection amplifies each scare, cementing Together’s reputation as a horror showcase powered by exemplary performances.

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Are you convinced that Together will be a good watch? Let us know in the comments down below!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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