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Our take
Adapted from a novel about a stay-at-home mom who senses a primal, beast-like power while raising a toddler. Rated MA 15+ for language, sexual content and some violent/disturbing material. Frank motherhood burnout, body-horror undertones, binge-eating shame and dark comedy about rage and identity sit throughout. Adults only; themes hit hard for new parents.
Uplifting themes
Naming invisible labor and maternal anger can spark an honest conversation The lead is relatable but not aspirational as she wrestles with feral impulses
Story (may spoil tone)
A woman, thrown into the stay-at-home routine of raising a toddler in the suburbs, slowly embraces the feral power deeply rooted in motherhood, as she becomes increasingly aware of the bizarre and undeniable signs that she may be turning into a dog.
What we flagged
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Violence Fantasy violence and harsh metaphors about killing for time at home
Fantasy violence and harsh metaphors about killing for time at home
Language Frequent s-word and other strong language land in exhausted-parent mono…
Frequent s-word and other strong language land in exhausted-parent monologues
Sex / nudity Marital sex life and intimacy frustrations get discussed openly
Marital sex life and intimacy frustrations get discussed openly
Drugs / alcohol Smoking and casual drinking appear in suburban-mom routines
Smoking and casual drinking appear in suburban-mom routines
Frightening Monster metaphors, body-transformation dread and surreal horror beats
Monster metaphors, body-transformation dread and surreal horror beats
Self-harm / suicide Suicide watch and despair around caregiving isolation are voiced plainly
Suicide watch and despair around caregiving isolation are voiced plainly
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons A graphic animal-death metaphor in narration, plus some unsettling imag…
A graphic animal-death metaphor in narration, plus some unsettling imagery
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image Binge eating and body shame appear in late-night snacking scenes
Binge eating and body shame appear in late-night snacking scenes
Mental health Burnout, identity loss and rage at domestic roles are central themes
Burnout, identity loss and rage at domestic roles are central themes
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- How does the film use fantasy to talk about unpaid caregiving labor?
- What is the line between horror comedy and genuine body-image discomfort?
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