This dark thriller is all bark and no bite.

“I am Nightbitch!”

And with that, we were seated.

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What could go wrong?

Well, it turns out, plenty.

Every morning she exhaustingly asks herself: “What fresh hell am I due today?”

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In fact, thats one of the reasons Yoder’s novel made such an impression.

Instead of daring to experiment, Heller takes the conventional approach, which falls completely flat.

The only reason you’ll be going feral whilst watching Nightbitch is through sheer boredom.

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The film’s restraint unfortunately holds Adams back.

And the same is true behind the camera too.

So, what happened with Nightbitch?

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Instead of daring to experiment, Heller takes the conventional approach, which falls completely flat.

The only reason you’ll be going feral whilst watching Nightbitch is through sheer boredom.

How could they make a movie where Adams thinks that shes turning into a dog be so dull?

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Alas, that’s the real horror here.

Nightbitch is released in theaters on December 6.

For moreupcoming movies, check out our guide to2024 movie release dates.

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