Dark Discussions Podcast - Episode 635 - THE MENU (2022)

Dark Discussions Podcast

Sometimes a horror film is called a “comedy.” But usually they are actually dark comedies, or simply dark drama. Well, the 2022 film THE MENU most certainly has some dark humor in it, but it is definitely a horror film through and through. With its exaggerated caricatures of those in certain social statuses, people are going to get a chuckle. But all in all, the frights do come through.

A well known chef has opened up an exclusive restaurant on a remote island. Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) has been invited to a private dinner there by her boyfriend. The restaurant is filled with various folks from the upper class, new money and old. When Chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) begins to serve each course, he brings a story with the food that is specific to each of the attendees. A quiet dinner turns out to be much more.

The film is directed by Mark Mylod based on the script by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, the movie’s cast also includes Nicholas Hoult and John Leguizamo. Having received a theatrical release, the film has garnered fine reviews by both reviewers and audiences members alike. Your co-hosts take a look at this commentary on the class system and people behaving badly and give their thoughts.