Significant Other

Ruth and Harry set off on a backcountry escape along misty Pacific Northwest trails, hoping for a quiet getaway. What begins as a simple trek quickly takes a strange turn when Ruth uncovers something unsettling amid the trees. The couple senses a hidden presence watching them, and the trek becomes less about romance and more about survival and uncertainty. As the forest closes in, the truth behind their relationship starts to shift in unsettling ways, forcing them to question what they know about each other. The path home grows tangled with fear, doubt, and the possibility that they may never emerge unchanged. Their banter turns strained as fatigue blurs lines between care and control. Their plan may falter under pressure.

Directed by Robert Olsen and Dan Berk, Significant Other is an original screenplay released in 2022. Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy anchor the performances with naturalistic shooting on location in Pacific Northwest heightening tension with sparse dialogue and tight framing.

Box office data for Significant Other remained modest and not widely reported, reflective of its limited release and niche appeal. It reached a small audience through festival screenings and selective streaming, rather than a broad theatrical push, for curious viewers.

As of now, Significant Other has not earned major awards or nominations. It has not been part of the awards conversation in mainstream ceremonies, though it may be discussed by genre enthusiasts for its mood, performances, and the way it folds horror into a relationship drama for devoted horror fans.

Critics highlighted Maika Monroe's determined Ruth and the claustrophobic mood that grows as the couple confronts fear, paranoia, and the fragility of trust. Some reviewers praised the deliberate pacing and the way the forest becomes a character, amplifying the emotional stakes while keeping danger off screen at key moments today.