Ratings: 5.7/10
Runtime: 1h 39m
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Director: Marielle Heller
Writer: Marielle Heller, Rachel Yoder
Actor: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Snowden
Language: English
Description: The 2021 novel of the same name by Rachel Yoder was as the inspiration for Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch 2024 Afdah, a bold venture into the bizarre realm of dark comedy and magical realism. Anchored by a fearless performance from Amy Adams, the film examines the oft-overlooked issue of motherhood through a strange yet strangely relatable lens. Even if the execution doesn’t always match its ambition, Nightbitch 2024 remains a fascinating and unconventional work that explores identity, primal instincts, and parental sacrifice. The story follows an unnamed housewife, referred to only as “Mother,” who struggles to adjust to the monotony of parenting her young son. Isolated and emotionally exhausted, she yearns for the independence she once had, while also battling societal pressure to devote herself entirely to her child. Her husband is a workaholic and travels a lot, so she has to manage the household and childcare on her own. Browse the latest hit Hollywood horror movies and TV shows on Afdah Movie.