Nocturnal Animals

Based on a novel by Austin Wright, Nocturnal Animals bursts onto the screen through the vision and artistry of Tom Ford. First establishing himself as a fashion designer and creative director for the likes of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, Ford brought his high style to movies in 2009. A Single Man, written for the screen and directed by Ford, starred Colin Firth as an English professor struggling to deal with the loss of his beloved boyfriend in 1960s Los Angeles. The film struck a chord with audiences and Firth's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Naturally, everyone has been anticipating Ford's sophomore effort, Nocturnal Animals, wondering if it can live up to the promise of his debut. Amy Adams stars as an art gallery owner who feels haunted after she reads her ex-husband's latest novel, which seems like a violent, veiled threat against her. Take a look at the moody first look, below.

 

Erik Davis just saw the movie at the Toronto International Film Festival and had this to say:

 

Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher and Armie Hammer also star. Nocturnal Animals will open in theaters in limited release on November 18.

Noctural Animals