“I’m Nightbitch!” Oscar nominee Amy Adams saying those three unforgettable words in the trailer as his new dark comedy helped the teaser go instantly viral. Then people learned what the movie was about, which sold them even more since yes, Nightbitch sees the Arrival The star plays a new mother who believes she’s turning into a dog. And with that, we were seated.

It’s a simple but seemingly brilliant premise that had worked before in the pages of author Rachel Yoder’s critically acclaimed novel of the same name. And with such a fantastic actor at the helm and Can you ever forgive me filmmaker Marielle Heller in the director’s chair, surely that was the recipe for success? What could go wrong? Well, it turns out that’s enough.