My Animal

My Animal is a 2023 Canadian supernatural horror romance film directed by Jacqueline Castel in her feature directorial debut, and written by Jae Matthews. The film follows Heather (Bobbi Salvör Menuez), a young woman who is forced to keep her lycanthropy a secret until she begins to fall in love with a figure skater named Jonny (Amandla Stenberg). As their connection deepens, Heather's suppressed desires threaten to unravel, tempting her to unleash the animal within. The film explores themes of identity, desire, and acceptance through its beautiful imagery, pulsating music, and nuanced performances.