The protagonist of Sexual Animals is Dave, a naive and bookish high school graduate who is excited to embark on his college journey. However, once he arrives on campus, he quickly realizes that the social scene is dominated by hookups, one-night stands, and other forms of casual sex.
Despite his best efforts to maintain a degree of moral purity, Dave is drawn into this world of sexual exploration. He is initially excited by the freedom and excitement of it all, but as he becomes more and more involved in the party scene, he begins to notice disturbing patterns.
Specifically, Dave notices that the interactions between college students often resemble the mating practices of animals, with individuals vying for attention and power through displays of physical prowess, aggression, and sexual prowess. He becomes increasingly troubled by this realization, as he begins to see himself and his peers as little more than biological organisms, subject to their primal impulses.
As Dave struggles to reconcile this new worldview with his intellectual pursuits and personal values, he must navigate the complex dynamics of college life, forging relationships, testing boundaries, and ultimately discovering the true nature of his own desires and motivations.
Throughout the film, Sexual Animals explores themes of sexual politics, gender dynamics, power, and identity, as it provides a biting critique of the college experience and the world of college hookup culture. With a bold visual style and a smart script, the film offers a fresh perspective on the age-old question of what it means to be human.