The film 'The Menu' was officially announced, bringing attention to a new dark comedy thriller exploring themes in fine dining and social class.
Key casting announcements were made, including Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy as leads, generating buzz for the movie.
Principal photography for 'The Menu' began, marking the start of production for the movie.
The Menu had its world premiere, introducing audiences to its unique take on culinary horror and satire.
The movie 'The Menu' was released widely in theaters, allowing general audiences to experience the film.
Critical and audience reviews of 'The Menu' were published, largely praising its creativity, performances, and thematic depth.
Chef Julian Slowik sends personalized invitations to a select group of guests to attend a special dinner at his exclusive restaurant, Hawthorne, located on a remote island.
All invited guests arrive by boat at the isolated island restaurant, greeted by staff and shown to the main dining area for the exclusive tasting menu experience.
Chef Slowik introduces the evening's meal, setting expectations and the overall theme. The guests begin the multi-course fine dining experience with dishes crafted to surprise and unsettle.
Margot (Lizzy) starts questioning the authenticity and motives behind Chef Slowik's increasingly strange and dark menu, leading to tension between her and the chef.
Chef Slowik reveals that the entire dinner is a meticulously planned event to expose superficialities in the guests' lives, culminating in a final shocking act.
The restaurant staff locks the dining room doors, trapping everyone inside to execute the final phase of Slowik’s plan.
Chef Slowik serves the final course which includes the self-immolation of himself, concluding the dinner and leaving Margot as the sole survivor on the island.