Movies that twist your Mind
Significant Other is a 2022 American science fiction horror film written and directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film stars Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy as a couple dealing with relationship issues while backpacking in the woods in the Pacific Northwest, whose activities are interrupted by a meteor strike bringing an evil shapeshifting alien lifeform into the picture.
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Sometimes you start a movie expecting one thing, and it turns into something completely different—and Significant Other is a prime example of that. What begins as a quiet, atmospheric relationship drama slowly evolves into something much weirder, darker, and more ambitious than it first lets on.
The setup is deceptively simple: a couple, Ruth and Harry, go on a backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest. The tone is calm, almost meditative at first, with lots of wide forest shots and minimal dialogue. But there’s an eerie tension just under the surface—something’s clearly not quite right.
Maika Monroe, who’s quickly becoming a modern scream queen in her own right, delivers another strong performance here. She plays Ruth as emotionally guarded but deeply intuitive, and that pays off in big ways as the film unfolds. Jake Lacy plays Harry with a likable awkwardness that gradually becomes… well, something else. Let’s just say the dynamic between them shifts in ways you definitely won’t see coming.
What’s impressive is how the film uses genre elements—particularly sci-fi and horror—not just for shock or spectacle, but to explore themes like identity, control, and emotional trauma. It’s surprisingly introspective beneath the surface, and it asks some big questions without ever over-explaining.
The directing duo leans into minimalism, which really works for the setting and tone. There’s a consistent feeling of isolation and unease, and the visual style—natural light, wide-angle forest shots, cool color palette—complements the emotional distance between the characters. The score is also worth mentioning: it’s subtle but incredibly effective in keeping that creeping sense of dread alive.
Final Thoughts:
Significant Other is one of those low-key thrillers that sneaks up on you. It’s not flashy, but it’s deeply unsettling in a quiet, cerebral way. If you’re into genre films that blend emotional storytelling with sci-fi tension—and aren’t afraid to get a little weird—this one’s worth a watch.
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