Significant Other
Significant Other

Significant Other

2022
Movie
85 min
English

Ruth and Harry decide to take a romantic backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but amongst the beautiful scenery, Ruth makes an unexpected discovery that sets her off on a strange, frightening new path. The couple aren't alone in the woods, and they might not be the same when they come out...if they come out.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robert Olsen, Dan BerkGenres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young couple, Harry and Ruth, embark on a backpacking trip in the Pacific Northwest to mend their strained relationship. However, their journey takes a terrifying turn when they discover they are being stalked by a mysterious entity. As their paranoia grows, they realize this presence isn't just observing them, but actively manipulating their surroundings and their sanity in increasingly sinister ways.

Critical Reception

Significant Other received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmosphere, performances, and suspenseful build-up, though some found the plot progression and resolution to be less compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and atmospheric horror.
  • Maisie Williams' performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some viewers found the narrative pacing and payoff to be uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it a tense and engaging horror experience, though a portion felt the ending could have been stronger.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in British Columbia, Canada, contributing to its isolated and atmospheric setting.

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Nathan

Nathan

_Significant Other_is a very unique thriller that has a lot more depth than it initially presents. Performances are pretty good around the board and the story takes twists that keep the viewer on their toes. I enjoyed it and has been one of...