Sci-fi Thriller Lands on Streaming
One of 2026's most "unhinged" sci-fi thrillers is now streaming, promising a full adrenaline rush for genre fans [https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/one-of-this-years-most-unhinged-sci-fi-thriller-movies-is-now-streaming-and-its-a-full-adrenaline-blast].
The film is called "Significant Other," starring Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy, and it debuted on Paramount+ in 2022. Critics are calling the movie a "clever sci-fi thriller" that keeps viewers guessing with its unexpected twists. It follows a young couple on a backpacking trip in the Pacific Northwest when they encounter something sinister. The film blends elements of body horror with an alien invasion narrative. "Significant Other" is directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, who are known for their work in the horror and thriller genres. Monroe's performance is particularly praised for capturing the character's shifting emotional states as the situation escalates.
