In 'The Menu' (2022), a young couple travels to a remote island to dine at an ultra-exclusive restaurant run by the enigmatic and obsessive Chef Slowik, played by Ralph Fiennes. As the elaborate courses are served, dark and shocking secrets are revealed, turning the luxurious dining experience into a terrifying ordeal. The film is a sharp satirical thriller that skewers wealth, elitism, and the pretentiousness of high-end culinary culture.
A celebrity chef serves a tasting menu of revenge to diners who deserve it. Fine dining as class warfare, plated with a cheeseburger's worth of mercy.