Black Bear

Black Bear is a psychological drama split into two mirrored halves, folding a tense lakeside gathering into a meta film-within-a-film about jealousy, control, and creative obsession. Aubrey Plaza anchors both segments with a raw, unpredictable performance that swings from quiet menace to full emotional collapse. The film doesn't shy away from intimacy, and her willingness to go there shows across 6 scenes collected here, including nude and sex scene moments that feel integral to the story's unraveling rather than tacked on. It's a showcase for Plaza doing career-best work while baring more than usual.