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The Menu (2022)

Film

DirectorMark Mylod

Meta takes5

Figures

Objects & symbols

Tyler's pretentious food analysis vs. Margot's pragmatism

Tropes

Chef Slowik's artistic disillusionment → The Soul-Crushing Shift
The "Breadless Bread Plate" → The Hyperreal Mirage
Margot's request for a cheeseburger → The Final Girl
Chef Slowik's commanding claps → The Performed Self
The S'mores dessert finale → The Abject
The kitchen's open design and staff's unwavering obedience
Chef Slowik's monologue about the cheeseburger

Films most connected to The Menu

Spirited Away (2001) — via The Hyperreal Mirage, The Soul-Crushing Shift
Full Metal Jacket (1987) — via The Abject, The Performed Self
Being John Malkovich (1999) — via The Abject, The Soul-Crushing Shift
Ratatouille (2007) — via The Abject, The Soul-Crushing Shift
Halloween (1978) — via The Abject, The Final Girl
Hellraiser (1987) — via The Abject, The Final Girl
The Forest of Love (2019) — via The Hyperreal Mirage, The Abject
Holy Motors (2012) — via The Hyperreal Mirage, The Abject