Nightbitch (2024)

Nightbitch follows a stay-at-home mother whose sense of self starts to unravel into something feral and untamed. The film blends dark comedy with body-horror undertones as her transformation takes hold. Amy Adams anchors the story with a performance that feels fully unguarded. She goes there physically as well as emotionally, matching the character's raw shift with real exposure on screen. Five scenes collected here capture that side of the film, mixing nude footage with sex scenes that skip any glossy polish. It plays rougher and more instinctual than a typical drama turn. For an actress known for control, it reads as a deliberate shedding of vanity.