The Menu (2022) is a dark comedy thriller centered around a young couple, Margot and Tyler, who travel to an exclusive island for a gourmet dinner hosted by the renowned and eccentric Chef Slowik. As they arrive at the upscale restaurant, they discover that the evening’s multi-course meal is far more than they anticipated. Each dish is meticulously crafted with sinister intent, and the guests soon realize that the chef’s artistic vision goes beyond food, leading to increasingly disturbing revelations.

As the night unfolds, the guests become aware that they are part of a twisted, high-stakes game orchestrated by Chef Slowik. Tensions rise as the diners are forced to confront their own complicity in the luxury food world, with themes of class, privilege, and entitlement explored. The film combines humor, suspense, and satire to create a chilling atmosphere, ultimately delivering a shocking and thought-provoking commentary on the world of fine dining.