Amy Adams and Marielle Heller's 'Nightbitch' Dives Deep into the Realities of Motherhood

Exploring the raw and surreal aspects of parenting, the film adapts Rachel Yoder's novel with personal insights from its creators.

'Nightbitch' stars Amy Adams as a mother struggling with postpartum life and primal transformations.
Director Marielle Heller wrote the script while managing her own challenges as a mother during the pandemic.
The film, described as a comedy for women and a horror for men, blends humor and darker themes.
Adams and Heller drew heavily from their personal experiences, making the film a candid portrayal of motherhood.
The movie premieres in December, just weeks after a U.S. election that spotlights women's rights.