THE MENU is one of my favorite – and most watched films – of 2022. Creative writing set in the world of fine dining elevates this thriller, and makes for an unsettling experience. My dream of watching Top Chef take a horrible turn has come true.
The film is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and is now on Digital and Blu-ray and DVD on January 17, with never-before-seen bonus content that takes viewers behind the scenes and inside the kitchen.
Film Synopsis: A young couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. The dark comedy is written by Seth Reiss & Will Tracy, and directed by Mark Mylod.
Unlike other mystery thrillers this one is subtle in how it reveals things to the audience. Like a seven course meal each scene builds upon the last. There is never a trick or convenient twist. The writers never take the easy way out, but instead – like a well seasoned recipe – craft each moment with attention to detail. – Mungle
Bonus Features*
Featurettes: Open Kitchen: A Look Inside The Menu – Feast on the special ingredients of The Menu to see how director Mark Mylod and his formidable cast, the biting script and renowned chef consultants concocted the perfect recipe to bring authenticity and dark humor to the film’s high-end culinary world.
- First Course: Take a seat at the table as director Mark Mylod delves into some of the key ingredients that went into crafting The Menu. Meet the renowned chefs and food stylists who brought their culinary expertise to the set.
- Second Course: Savor the world-building of Hawthorn, from kitchen “boot camp,” to the meticulous details of the production design. Hear from the cast and writers about the director’s naturalistic approach to capturing the nuances of the performances.
- Dessert: Dig into the creation of the s’mores sequence as costume designer Amy Westcott explains the painstaking process of sewing ponchos made of actual marshmallows. The cast discusses chocolate hats and the absurd predicament of their characters.
Deleted Scenes: And for a mignardise, enjoy three deleted scenes.
*Bonus features vary by product and retailer
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