The Menu
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Why it matters
A darkly satirical thriller that serves a twisted feast of class critique and psychological dread in an exclusive dining room from hell.
- Ralph Fiennes channels sinister culinary mastery with chilling precision, supported by a sharp Nicholas Hoult and a captivating Anya Taylor-Joy.
- Blends horror, black comedy, and social commentary on privilege and entitlement—think Ready or Not meets high-end food theater.
- Practical and atmospheric tension build as the menu’s courses reveal deadly surprises—dinner as a deadly psychological game.
- Not flawless—some humor lands unevenly, and the narrative takes familiar thriller turns—but the mood and performances make the ride worth it.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
85
Survival
50
Revenge
