is a psychological drama that blends surrealism with dark comedy, starring Amy Adams as a woman who abandons her career to embrace full-time motherhood, only to find herself unraveling as her new role takes on increasingly bizarre and unsettling dimensions.

Directed by Marielle Heller, known for her work on films like Can You Ever Forgive Me?

and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Nightbitch is adapted from the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder. The story follows Adams' character as she navigates the isolation and monotony of suburban life. What begins as a seemingly ordinary period of adjusting to motherhood soon escalates into a surreal transformation, as she begins to believe she is turning into a dog. The film delves into themes of identity, motherhood, and the inner conflicts that emerge when a woman is expected to conform to societal roles.

Alongside Amy Adams,

the film stars Scoot McNairy, Zoë Chao, and Mary Holland, with Arleigh Patrick Snowden and Emmett James Snowden rounding out the cast. The story explores the complex psychology of a woman grappling with her self-worth and her place in the world as she confronts both the external pressures of motherhood and the internal chaos brewing within her.

The film is produced by Anne Carey,

Marielle Heller, Sue Naegle, Christina Oh, Amy Adams, and Stacy O’Neil. The collaboration behind the film suggests a commitment to exploring deep psychological themes with a touch of dark humor and surrealism, which could make Nightbitch a standout piece in the psychological drama genre.

This film promises to be a captivating and unsettling journey into the depths of a woman’s psyche, offering a unique take on motherhood and identity. Nightbitch will be available to audiences in theaters starting December 6, 2024.