The Menu (2022)

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Release Date: November 18, 2022

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Runtime: 107 minutes

Status: Released

Rating: R for violent/graphic content, language throughout and some gruesome images

Star Rating: 7.5/10

Get ready for a feast of fear and satire in ‘The Menu’, a deliciously dark comedy-thriller that will leave you questioning the true cost of exclusivity. The movie follows a young couple, Marge and Tyler, as they embark on a romantic getaway to a remote island, where they’ve secured a table at the elusive and expensive Hawthorne restaurant.

This eatery is the brainchild of the enigmatic Chef Julian Slowik, who has curated a bespoke, seven-course tasting menu that promises an unparalleled culinary experience. However, as the evening wears on and each course is served, the guests begin to realize that they’re in for more than just a meal – they’re the main ingredients in a sinister game of survival.

Directed by Mark Mylod and penned by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, this wickedly clever film boasts an all-star cast, including Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult. With its wicked blend of humor, style, and suspense, ‘The Menu’ is a cinematic masterpiece that will leave you hungry for more.

Movie Credits:

Producers: Katherine Fitzgerald, Betsy Koch

Production Company: Hyperobject Industries, FilmNation Entertainment, Ramona Films

Cinematography: Pawel Edelman

Original Music: Colin Stetson

Actors:

Ralph Fiennes as Chef Julian Slowik

Anya Taylor-Joy as Margot

Nicholas Hoult as Tyler

Hong Chau as Elsa

Paul Adelstein as Ted

Rob Yang as Bryce

Mark St. Cyr as Dave

John Leguizamo as George

Aimee Carrero as Felicity

Crew:

Director: Mark Mylod

Screenplay: Seth Reiss and Will Tracy

Story: Seth Reiss and Will Tracy

Editors: Christopher Tellefsen