Eating Raoul

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.