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Significant Other

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SIGNIFICANT OTHER follows a young couple, Harry (Jake Lacy, "White Lotus") and Ruth (Maika Monroe, "It Follows"), who take a remote backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but things take a dark turn when they realize they may not be alone.
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Some surprising touches and a generally thoughtful approach help elevate Significant Other above standard wilderness survival stories.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 10/19/2022
3/4
Never overstays its welcome and builds up to its shocks by having us get to know Harry and Ruth before it turns the tables on the audience Go to Full Review
Jordan Hoffman AV Club 10/19/2022
If for some reason you haven’t pulled the trigger on Shudder and want to get more out of a Paramount+ subscription, this is better than just staring at a blank wall. Go to Full Review
Natalia Winkelman New York Times 10/07/2022
The film’s modest facade proves a smoke screen for a rich and eventful ride; one plot development in particular hits with such surprise that it catches the audience far more unawares than the characters. Go to Full Review
Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It 10/14/2023
A surprising science fiction thriller that serves original twists you won’t see coming. Go to Full Review
Matt Pais MattPais.com 06/20/2023
C
Simply not enough in nearly every category. Go to Full Review
Dave Golder Radio Times 12/09/2022
2/5
Those who make it through the interminable first 45 minutes are unlikely to care who kills whom in the climactic face-off. Go to Full Review
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Tim B. @SlimTim0707 Dec 23 It's too bad that this movie was a creature flick because Significant Other has a ton of potential as a movie about a relationship that catastrophically breaks down while in the wilderness. You can't help but feeling that they took the easy way out. See more Jeepers C Dec 13 Man, what a great, little surprise. This is a little gem of a scfi movie. Miaka Monroe really shines. She was really creepy in some parts. I didn't know wether she was good or bad or just crazy. There is alot of atmosphere going on, that really pulls you into this strange hike in the forest. Her boyfriend really has his hands full. This movie also throws some twists at you that will make you cringe in your seat. The alien invasion is beginning in the forest. By the end this turns into Invasion of the body snatchers. See more Nikki G. @KikiGee Oct 27 Twisty and different, it was an unexpectedly interesting ride. See more Charlie A @Charlie-Chookins Oct 2 Full of twist and turns. I figured this was going to be a cliche "couple gets lost in the woods" survival thriller but I was pleasantly surprised with all the twist and turns. Never a dull moment; everything felt exciting and like you couldn't guess what was coming next. This hit almost all the subgenres from slasher to supernatural. The effects were great; seems like it had SFX and some practical effects. I definitely recommend watching this at some point; you will not regret it See more Big D Oct 2 Blended every element of horror, great acting, great special effects, and a satisfying "Happy but not so happy" ending. This film also has excellent pacing to constantly keep you engaged. It has the same magnitude of symbolism as some other instant classic Alien horrors like "Signs". Would 100% recommend to anyone needing a fulfilling movie night. For sure exceeded expectations. See more Rebecca S @Becca01 Sep 30 The movie starts off like any typical couple’s getaway, full of laughter and lighthearted moments, making you believe it’s going to be just another romantic trip. But suddenly, the story takes an unexpected turn that completely shifts the direction of the plot. What seemed like a normal vacation quickly transforms into something far more intense and unpredictable. I really enjoyed how it blends different elements—there are moments of comedy that make you laugh, suspense that keeps you on edge, and even touches of science fiction that give it a surprising twist. That mix keeps the audience hooked until the very end. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis SIGNIFICANT OTHER follows a young couple, Harry (Jake Lacy, "White Lotus") and Ruth (Maika Monroe, "It Follows"), who take a remote backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but things take a dark turn when they realize they may not be alone.
Director
Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Producer
Dan Kagan
Screenwriter
Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Production Co
Paramount Players, Quay Street Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 7, 2022
Runtime
1h 24m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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