Nocturnal animals are species that are primarily active during the night, sleeping during the day to avoid heat or predators. They possess unique adaptations to thrive in the dark:

: Susan Morrow (Amy Adams), a successful art gallery owner, receives a manuscript from her ex-husband, Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal). As she reads his violent novel, she begins to see it as a symbolic tale of revenge for her past betrayals.

: The film explores themes of regret, vengeance, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.