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No one is as unhinged so far on this list as Chef Julian (Ralph Fiennes). In “The Menu,” Chef Julian has decided to take out his resentment around his career on his elite guests. How? By developing a multi-course dinner that psychologically destroys them, physically abuses them, and turns them into a s’mores dessert course in an explosive final act.
Unlike David Moore or Sissy, Chef Julian shows more restraint in his murderous schemes. At one point in the film, he admits to his guests that he’s been planning his experience — aka killing himself, his entire crew, and his guests — for months. Director Mark Mylod spares no punches in showing how quietly disturbed Chef Julian is. But what’s chilling about him is how he managed to have his staff jump on board his killer scheme. Yes, there’s a militant-like dogma in fine cuisine kitchen, thanks to the French Brigade de Cuisine system. Still, people are autonomous beings, so how else Julian convinced them to play along? (Despite her 200,000+ followers, I’m skeptical if Sissy could convince people to murder on her behalf.)
We don’t see that process on-screen. But we see it only takes a whisper from Chef to Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) for the latter to take his own life. His methods of manipulation and persuasion put him a cut above the rest in this class-conscious satire about consumers, art, and what we hunger for in life.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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