"The Art of Self-Defense" is a dark comedy film directed by Riley Stearns, starring Jesse Eisenberg as Casey, a timid accountant who, after a random attack, enrolls in a local dojo led by the enigmatic Sensei (Alessandro Nivola). As Casey immerses himself in the world of karate, he discovers a sinister underbelly to the dojo's philosophy, leading to unexpected and darkly humorous twists.