Watching the official trailer for “The Menu,” it can be hard to know what the movie is really about. Beautiful food is featured, but there’s a sinister tone that hints that maybe there’s more than haute cuisine being served.
The film centers on couple Margot and Tyler, played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, who are heading to the ultra-exclusive Hawthorne restaurant, located on a remote island and headed by the reclusive Chef Slowik, played by Ralph Fiennes. However, things take an unexpected turn as the night unfolds and the truth about what is really happening inside this secluded location is revealed.
“It’s a delight to watch with an audience,” says Seth Reiss, one of the film’s two writers, adding the emotional reactions to one of the film’s key shocking moments have been thrilling to see.
