‘Nightbi**h’ Trailer: Amy Adams Confronts Animalistic Transformation in Motherhood
In ‘Nightbi**h’, Amy Adams delves into her primal instincts while grappling with the challenges of motherhood. This horror comedy, produced by Searchlight Pictures and based on Rachel Yoder’s novel of the same name, centres on an artist who takes a career break to become a stay-at-home mother. However, she soon finds herself disillusioned with her new role.
The film’s official synopsis reveals that Adams’ character experiences a “surreal turn” in her nightly routine, with her maternal instincts “manifesting itself in canine form.” This marks Adams’ return to the big screen after a three-year hiatus, with her last appearance being in Disney’s ‘Disenchanted’, a film released directly to streaming.
Initially planned for a Hulu release, Nightbi**h will now be shown in theatres, thanks to Searchlight’s decision. The adaptation is directed by Marielle Heller, known for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ and ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’.
The trailer offers a glimpse of Adams’ character literally transforming into a dog, exhibiting canine behaviours such as eating food in public and digging in the garden. This blend of horror and comedy highlights the film’s exploration of the protagonist’s struggle with her shifting identity and maternal instincts.
“You’re never going to be smart, happy or thin ever again,” her character says in the trailer, reflecting the inner conflict of adapting to motherhood. Another character underscores this transformation, saying, “Motherhood changes you, it connects you to some primal urges.”The film intriguingly juxtaposes human and animal instincts, with Adams’ character remaining nameless to further emphasise her detachment from her humanity.
In addition to ‘Nightbi**h’, Adams is involved in several upcoming projects, including At the Sea directed by Kornél Mundruczó, ‘The Invite’ with Paul Rudd, and ‘Klara’ and ‘the Sun’ featuring Jenna Ortega. Adams also serves as a co-producer on ‘Nightbi**h’, alongside Heller, Anne Carey, Sue Naegle, Stacy O’Neil, and Christina Oh.
-Sushmita Sarkar
