Eating Raoul

Eating Raoul

Year: 1982

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

ComedyCrime

A couple's humdrum suburban life takes a darkly comedic turn when they begin a bizarre scheme to spice things up. They invite unsuspecting swingers to their home, using seduction as a prelude to murder. With the help of a mysterious acquaintance named Raoul, the couple commits the crimes and steals the victims' valuables, leading to increasingly chaotic and humorous consequences as they try to cover their tracks.

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1

Paul's Wine Shop Struggles

Paul Bland, a passionate wine connoisseur, works tirelessly in a modest wine shop. His refined tastes clash with the shop's basic selection, reflecting his deeper aspirations of creating something truly exceptional in the culinary world.

Wine Shop
2

Mary's Work Challenges

Mary Woronov, Paul's wife, is a dedicated nurse who frequently faces unwelcome advances from her patients. This unwelcome attention adds to the couple's stress as they confront their financial difficulties and the burden of their unfulfilled dream of opening a restaurant.

Hospital
3

A Separate Sanctuary

In their bedroom, Paul and Mary create a personal sanctuary marked by their choice to sleep in separate twin beds. This unusual arrangement underscores their unique quirks and strong moral code, isolating them from the hedonism surrounding their apartment building.

Their Bedroom
4

A Drunken Intruder

One night, the couple's tranquility is violently disrupted when a drunken intruder barges into their home. Paul acts instinctively, using a cast-iron frying pan to defend Mary, knocking out the intruder and setting off a chain of unexpected events.

Their Home
5

Embracing a New Venture

Seizing an unexpected opportunity, Paul and Mary decide to exploit wealthy clients by offering clandestine services. With guidance from Doris, a regular at their apartment gatherings, they enter the dark side of entrepreneurship targeting 'rich perverts.'

6

The Locksmith's Dilemma

As the couple thrives in their new venture, they decide to install a lock to protect Paul's wine collection. Raoul, an unsuspecting locksmith, stumbles upon the aftermath of their illicit activities, leading to an unexpected alliance with Paul.

Their Home
7

Anticipating Trouble

With no sign of their expected client, Paul leaves Mary to fetch groceries, leaving her feeling anxious. Just as she begins to relax, a potential buyer with sinister intentions arrives, but Raoul intervenes just in time, demonstrating his courage.

Their Home
8

The Attraction Deepens

After a close encounter with Raoul, tensions rise between him and Mary, who finds herself increasingly attracted to him. Unbeknownst to her, Raoul is profiting from the chaos of their lives, complicating her feelings and loyalty.

9

Desperate Measures

As danger looms over their restaurant dreams, the Blands crash a wild swingers' party in search of easy prey. Mary’s encounter with Mr. Leech, a potential investor, ultimately leads to his shocking demise at her hands using a rattail comb.

Swingers' Party
10

A Deadly Retaliation

After Mary’s encounter at the party, they uncover they aren’t alone. In a fit of rage, Paul retaliates against the party guests by throwing a space heater into a hot tub, causing chaos and leading the pair to loot the neglected vehicles outside.

Swingers' Party
11

Eliminating Raoul

In a climactic moment, Mary takes advantage of Raoul's unexpected return to dispose of him once and for all. Luring him into the kitchen, she uses the cast-iron frying pan, the same weapon that ignited their turbulent journey.

Their Kitchen
12

Confession and Dinner Plans

In the aftermath of Raoul’s death, Mary confesses her affair with him. Surprisingly, Paul reveals he was already aware, leading them to focus on preparing for a dinner meeting with their real estate agent, James.

Their Home
13

A Dark Culinary Creation

With their pantry nearly empty, the couple makes a bizarre decision to serve Raoul as the main dish for their dinner. They humorously name the meal 'Spanish-inspired,' blending dark humor with unsettling reality.

Their Home
14

Securing Their Future

At the dinner meeting, the Blands unexpectedly secure the property for their long-awaited restaurant, now titled 'Paul's and Mary's Country Kitchen.' Their darkly comedic escapades culminate in a milestone that represents both success and moral confusion.

Their Dining Room

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