100+ Movies like The Menu
Money
Both "Money" and "The Menu" involve a group of people being held hostage in an isolated location by a seemingly cultured and knowledgeable individual who has an ulterior motive. The hostage-taker manipulates the hostages through psychological games and threats of violence, exposing their secrets and flaws. The hostages are forced to confront their own moral failings and the consequences of their actions. In the end, the hostage-taker's true motivations are revealed to be a twisted form of justice or revenge against those they perceive as exploiting or disrespecting their craft or passion. One person manages to escape the deadly situation, while the others meet a violent end at the hands of the hostage-taker.
Treehouse
Both "Treehouse" and "The Menu" involve a group of people seeking revenge or punishment against a central male character for his mistreatment and exploitation of others, particularly women. In the "Treehouse", a group of women lure a celebrity chef to his family estate and subject him to a series of torments and humiliations as payback for his past misogynistic behavior and crimes against women. Similarly, in The Menu, a renowned chef invites a group of elite guests to his exclusive restaurant with the intention of killing them all as retribution for their roles in undermining his passion for cooking and exploiting culinary artistry. The central characters in both films are arrogant, successful men in the food industry who have abused their power and privilege. The groups seeking vengeance employ elaborate deceptions and mind games to torment their targets, creating surreal and nightmarish scenarios. There are also elements of the supernatural or occult suggested, with the women in the "Treehouse" posing as witches and the chef in The Menu staging ritualistic, theatrical courses. Ultimately, the films explore themes of accountability, the abuse of power, and the consequences of mistreating others, particularly women. The revenge plots serve as a form of poetic justice against the male protagonists for their past transgressions. Both movies also feature a female character who manages to escape the deadly scenarios, suggesting a glimmer of hope or redemption amidst the darkness.
House of 9
Both "House of 9" and "The Menu" involve a group of people being lured to an isolated location under false pretenses, only to find themselves trapped and forced to participate in a deadly game orchestrated by a disturbed individual. The games involve the participants being killed off one by one, with the survivors promised a reward if they make it to the end. The movies explore themes of human nature, morality, and the lengths people will go to survive. The protagonists in both films are initially unaware of the true nature of the situation and must navigate the twisted game while trying to stay alive. The movies build tension and suspense as the body count rises and the survivors are pushed to their limits, both physically and psychologically. Ultimately, the games are revealed to be a twisted form of social commentary or punishment for the participants' perceived flaws or transgressions.
Boiling Point
Both "Boiling Point" and "The Menu" revolve around the intense pressure and high-stakes environment of upscale restaurants. The main characters are head chefs struggling with personal demons and professional challenges, including maintaining standards, managing staff conflicts, and dealing with demanding guests and critics. Tensions escalate throughout the service, culminating in dramatic confrontations and breakdowns. The chefs face moral dilemmas and must make difficult choices that impact their careers and personal lives. Themes of passion, sacrifice, and the dark side of the culinary world are explored. The movies also depict the hierarchical dynamics and power struggles within restaurant staff.
Fresh Meat
Both "Fresh Meat" and "The Menu" revolve around a shocking revelation of cannibalism and ritualistic killing of people for consumption. The main characters are initially unaware of this dark secret, which is unveiled as the plot progresses. The families/groups involved have a twisted, deranged tradition of preparing and eating human flesh, which they justify through misguided beliefs or a loss of passion for their craft. The protagonists, Rina and Margot, are outsiders who become entangled in these horrific events and must fight for survival against the cannibalistic killers. The climax involves a violent confrontation where the protagonists narrowly escape the burning buildings where the cannibalistic feasts were to take place, leaving the fate of the main antagonists ambiguous. Both films explore themes of the dark side of culinary obsession, the exploitation of artistry, and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of their twisted desires.
Harpoon
Both "Harpoon" and "The Menu" involve a group of people trapped in an isolated location, with a central character exacting revenge on the others for perceived wrongs. In Harpoon, Jonah orchestrates a situation where he, Richard, and Sasha are stranded on a boat, leading to violence and cannibalism as they struggle to survive. Similarly, in The Menu, celebrity chef Julian Slowik lures a group of elite guests to his remote restaurant with the intention of killing them all as retribution for their roles in undermining his culinary passion. The movies share themes of betrayal, moral depravity, and the lengths people will go to for survival or vengeance. They both feature shocking acts of violence, with characters turning on each other in brutal ways. There is a power dynamic at play, with the central characters (Jonah and Slowik) manipulating the situation to put themselves in control over the other characters' fates. The isolated settings of the boat and island restaurant create a sense of claustrophobia and heighten the tension as the characters are trapped with no means of escape. Both movies build towards a climax of extreme violence and death, with only a single character (Sasha and Margot) ultimately surviving the ordeal. The survivors are left to grapple with the traumatic events they witnessed and the moral implications of their actions or inactions.
Triangle of Sadness
Both "Triangle of Sadness" and "The Menu" involve a group of wealthy, privileged individuals who are stranded in an isolated location and forced to confront the harsh realities of survival and class dynamics. The main characters undergo a reversal of power and status, with those who were initially subservient taking control and exploiting the former elite. The stories explore themes of class conflict, the corruption of wealth and privilege, and the fragility of societal structures. The plots feature shocking acts of violence and death that upend the established order. Ultimately, a lone character manages to escape the chaos and destruction, representing a potential for change or a return to normalcy.
The Killing Jar
Both "The Killing Jar" and "The Menu" involve a group of strangers being held hostage in an isolated location by a disturbed individual with a sinister agenda. The hostage-takers are revealed to have been hired by powerful, corrupt individuals to carry out violent acts for financial gain. The hostages are subjected to psychological torture and forced to reveal dark secrets about themselves. The hostage-takers demonstrate a twisted sense of morality, believing their extreme methods are justified. In the end, most of the hostages are killed, with only one or two survivors managing to escape. The movies explore themes of greed, exploitation, and the depths of human cruelty.
Gravy
Both "Gravy" and "The Menu" involve a group of people being held hostage and subjected to sadistic torture and killing by a deranged individual or group. The main antagonists in each film are driven by a twisted desire to inflict suffering on their victims, with the cannibalistic Anson and his family in the first movie and the vengeful chef Slowik in the second. The movies share themes of sadism, violence, and the exploitation of others for personal gratification. The protagonists, Kerry and Margot, are initially deceived by the antagonists but ultimately manage to escape their clutches, though not without sustaining physical and psychological trauma. Both films build tension through a series of increasingly disturbing and gruesome acts, culminating in a climactic confrontation between the protagonists and antagonists. The endings leave the protagonists alive but scarred, with the implication that the antagonists' evil deeds will continue to haunt them.
Hack!
Both "Hack!" and "The Menu" involve a group of people being lured to a remote island under false pretenses by a deranged host with sinister intentions. The hosts are revealed to be murderous psychopaths who systematically kill off the guests in gruesome ways, often filming the murders as part of a twisted artistic vision. The guests are targeted for specific reasons related to the hosts' motivations, such as perceived moral failings or exploitation of others. The movies build tension and suspense as the guests gradually realize the danger they are in and attempt to escape, with only a few survivors making it out alive. The climaxes involve the hosts being killed by the survivors after revealing their depraved plans. The movies explore themes of violence, exploitation, and the dark side of human nature.
Gerald's Game
Both "Gerald's Game" and "The Menu" involve a central character trapped in an isolated location against their will, facing psychological torment and threats to their life. In Gerald's Game, Jessie is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house, while in The Menu, the guests are trapped on a private island at an exclusive restaurant. The antagonists, Gerald's hallucination and Chef Slowik, subject the protagonists to disturbing mind games and reveal dark truths about their pasts and relationships. The movies explore themes of abuse, trauma, and confronting one's demons. Jessie is forced to confront the repressed memories of her father's sexual abuse, while the guests at Hawthorn are punished for their roles in exploiting and devaluing culinary artistry. Both protagonists ultimately find the strength to overcome their tormentors and escape, though at great personal cost. The stories build tension through escalating violence and the protagonists' desperate attempts to survive. Jessie must resort to self-mutilation to free herself, while Margot witnesses gruesome deaths among the guests at Hawthorn. The climaxes involve the protagonists outwitting and defying their captors, reclaiming their agency and leaving their traumatic ordeals behind.
Club Dread
Both "Club Dread" and "The Menu" involve a group of people trapped on a remote island resort run by an unstable individual with a twisted agenda. The staff members are secretly targeted and killed off one by one by a murderous figure. The guests are initially unaware of the danger, but as the body count rises, they realize they are being hunted. The killers, Sam in Club Dread and Julian Slowik in The Menu, have a vendetta against the resort and its guests for different reasons - Sam wants to prevent the resort from being mismanaged, while Slowik seeks revenge on those he believes have exploited the culinary arts. The movies build tension as the survivors try to escape the island and the killer's clutches. In the end, only a few characters manage to survive the ordeal and flee the island, leaving the killers and their accomplices dead.
The Rezort
Both "The Rezort" and "The Menu" involve a group of people visiting an isolated, exclusive location run by an eccentric and morally corrupt owner. The visitors are lured under false pretenses, only to find themselves trapped and hunted by the staff. The owners, Valerie Wilton and Julian Slowik, reveal their true sinister motives and lack of regard for human life. They exploit and kill their guests in twisted, ritualistic ways related to their respective businesses - a zombie hunting resort and an elite restaurant. The movies explore themes of human depravity, the loss of humanity, and the consequences of unchecked greed and power. In the end, a lone survivor escapes to expose the horrors they witnessed, while the owners meet their demise in a fiery climax of their own making.
Sushi Girl
Both "Sushi Girl" and "The Menu" involve an elaborate revenge plot against a group of people who wronged the protagonist in the past. In Sushi Girl, the titular character orchestrates an evening where she lures the gang members responsible for her husband's death under the guise of dividing stolen diamonds, only to poison and kill them one by one. Similarly, in The Menu, Chef Slowik invites a group of guests who represent those who have contributed to his loss of passion for cooking, with the intention of killing them all in an elaborate and twisted final service. The movies parallel each other in the use of food and dining as a central motif and setting for the revenge. Sushi Girl has the gang members eating sushi off the naked body of the protagonist, while The Menu features an exquisite multi-course meal prepared by Slowik as part of his murderous plan. Both protagonists remain silent and motionless for much of the movie, biding their time until enacting their revenge. The structure of both films involves flashbacks revealing the past events that motivated the revenge, intercut with the present-day unfolding of the elaborate revenge plots. The movies build tension and suspense as the guests/gang members are slowly killed off one by one, with the protagonists maintaining control and revealing their true intentions in the climax. Ultimately, the protagonists succeed in their revenge against those who wronged them, though Sushi Girl escapes while Slowik dies in the fire he sets.
Bloody Crayons
Both "Bloody Crayons" and "The Menu" involve a group of people visiting an isolated location for a specific purpose - in "Bloody Crayons", it's a group of students filming a project, while in "The Menu" it's a group of wealthy guests attending an exclusive restaurant. The isolation and remote setting create an atmosphere of tension and unease. In both films, the group is subjected to disturbing and violent events orchestrated by a central antagonist - Olivia in "Bloody Crayons" and Chef Slowik in "The Menu". These antagonists have a twisted sense of justice and seek to punish the group for perceived wrongdoings or flaws. The movies build suspense through the gradual revelation of the antagonists' motives and the escalating violence against the group members. Ultimately, only a few survivors manage to escape the deadly situations. Both films explore themes of revenge, moral corruption, and the consequences of unchecked ambition or greed.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "The Menu" involve a wealthy, eccentric host inviting a group of guests to a remote, private island for an exclusive event. The hosts have ulterior motives and secrets that are gradually revealed over the course of the story. The guests are revealed to have hidden agendas and motives of their own, often related to greed, ambition, or self-preservation. There is a central mystery or puzzle that the protagonist (Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion, Margot in The Menu) must solve by piecing together clues and uncovering the truth behind the host's intentions. Both movies feature shocking twists and revelations about the characters' true natures and relationships. The climax involves a violent confrontation where the host's sinister plans are exposed, leading to a chaotic and destructive finale where the guests turn against the host. Ultimately, the protagonist emerges as the sole survivor, having outsmarted the host and escaped the island.
The Beta Test
Both "The Beta Test" and "The Menu" involve a central character who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind an anonymous invitation to a secret, exclusive event. In The Beta Test, Jordan receives an anonymous invitation for a no-strings-attached sexual encounter, while in The Menu, the guests are invited to an exclusive restaurant run by a celebrity chef. The movies explore themes of obsession, deception, and the consequences of giving in to temptation. The protagonists in both films, Jordan and Margot, find themselves drawn into a twisted game orchestrated by the masterminds behind the invitations. They become entangled in a web of lies and violence as they try to unravel the mystery. The movies build tension and suspense as the characters delve deeper into the sinister plots, putting their lives at risk. Both films also feature a reveal of the true motivations behind the invitations, with the masterminds seeking to punish or expose the flaws and hypocrisies of their targets. The Menu's chef Slowik aims to critique the guests' exploitation of food artisans, while Johnny Paypal in The Beta Test seeks to profit from people's desires through his anonymous sexual encounters. The movies culminate in shocking and violent climaxes, with the protagonists narrowly escaping the deadly traps set for them. The themes of obsession, deception, and the consequences of giving in to temptation are explored through the characters' journeys, leading to their ultimate confrontations with the masterminds behind the invitations.
Love is Love is Love
Both "Love is Love is Love" and "The Menu" explore themes of relationships, human connections, and finding meaning in life through the lens of dining experiences. The "Love is Love is Love" features multiple storylines centered around couples navigating marital issues and rediscovering their bonds, while the "The Menu" follows a group of strangers brought together for an elaborate, sinister dining experience that exposes their flaws and motivations. The "Love is Love is Love"'s "Love is Love is Love" segment parallels the "The Menu"'s exploration of the chef's loss of passion and disillusionment with the culinary world, as both stories delve into characters seeking to reignite their spark and find fulfillment. The "Late Lunch" segment, with its revelations and confessions among friends mourning a loved one, mirrors the "The Menu"'s unraveling of the guests' secrets and true natures. Both movies use food and dining as a catalyst for characters to confront their relationships, desires, and purpose in life. The "The Menu" takes this to an extreme, violent conclusion, while the "Love is Love is Love" maintains a more grounded, emotional exploration of human connections through its intertwined storylines.
Grey Lady
Both "Grey Lady" and "The Menu" involve a group of people being lured to an isolated location under false pretenses, where they are trapped and systematically killed off by the main antagonist(s) who have a twisted sense of justice and are seeking revenge for past wrongs. The protagonists are outsiders who get caught up in the deadly events and must fight to survive. The antagonists are revealed to have personal connections to the protagonists, with shocking revelations about their relationships. The stories build tension through a series of disturbing courses/acts, with the antagonists delivering unsettling monologues and exposing uncomfortable truths about the victims. The climax involves a violent confrontation where the protagonist manages to escape while the antagonist(s) and most of the other characters perish in a fiery finale. Themes of revenge, moral corruption, and the dark side of human nature are explored.
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Both "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and "The Menu" involve a group of people gathering at an isolated location for an exclusive event hosted by an eccentric individual. The hosts have ulterior motives and dark secrets that are gradually revealed as the events unfold. The guests are targeted and killed off one by one in twisted and unexpected ways. The stories explore themes of class divides, the exploitation of art and artists, and the lengths people will go to for their passions or desires. A seemingly ordinary person (Margot/Bee) becomes entangled in the deadly events and ultimately survives by outwitting the host. The climax involves a shocking revelation that the violence and bloodshed were rooted in misunderstandings or accidents, making the loss of life even more tragic and senseless.