The Menu

Margot Mills, accompanied by her date Tyler, sets sail towards Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant located on a secluded island. This journey marks the beginning of an evening filled with culinary delights and unexpected horrors.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the restaurant's Maître d'hôtel, Elsa, and a distinctive atmosphere surrounding the eminent chef Julian Slowik. Among the attendees are prominent figures from various fields, each with their secrets and hidden truths.

As dinner commences, Julian presents a series of courses, each paired with uncomfortable monologues that expose the guests' dark pasts and societal issues. The mood shifts from excitement to tension as hidden truths begin to unravel.

During the fourth course, a sous chef tragically takes his own life in front of the shocked diners. This horrifying event is soon followed by Richard's finger being amputated as he attempts to escape, escalating the chaos and fear among the guests.

Following the dramatic incidents, Julian reveals that his main investor meets a grim fate before the eyes of all guests. This act deepens the atmosphere of dread, solidifying the evening’s theme of reckoning for their past actions.

As panic sets in, various guests attempt to flee the horrifying dining experience, but Julian and his staff swiftly intercept them. He reveals a chilling truth: each guest was deliberately selected for their role in stifling his creativity or mistreatment of others.

In a chilling twist, Julian offers Margot a harrowing choice: to die along with either the staff or the guests. This ultimatum puts her in the center of the nightmarish reality Julian has created for everyone involved.

Margot's true identity as Erin, an escort hired by Richard, comes to light, revealing insights about her relationship with Tyler and Julian’s premeditated plans for the evening. This disclosure shifts the dynamic and heightens the stakes.

In a decisive moment, Margot fights for her life against Elsa, resulting in her successfully stabbing Elsa in self-defense. This confrontation marks a pivotal turning point in Margot's fight against the impending doom.

While searching through Julian's office for a way out, Margot discovers newspaper clippings that shed light on Julian's life. In her quest for escape, she finds a radio but ultimately decides to return to the restaurant with a crucial barrel.

Upon her return to the restaurant, Margot boldly challenges Julian’s culinary skills and expresses her hunger with a nostalgic request for a cheeseburger and fries. This simple act touches Julian, revealing a glimpse of his past humanity.

As Margot enjoys her meal, she makes a surprising request to take her food 'to go,' which Julian surprisingly accommodates. This decision allows her to leave while he prepares the meal, contrasting with the chaos surrounding them.

As the evening progresses, the grand dessert, an elevated s'mores creation, is presented in a tragic spectacle involving the guests and staff. In a shocking conclusion, Julian ignites the restaurant, culminating in the obliteration of everything within.

Watching from the safety of a nearby Coast Guard boat, Margot reflects on the horrific events as she unwraps her cherished cheeseburger. This moment symbolizes her escape from the madness, contrasting the destruction left behind.