Bugonia
A queasy, deadpan descent into obsession and absurdity, balancing torture and conspiracy with bone-dry comedy and sudden, shocking violence.
Same writer: Will Tracy · Dark, satirical, slow-burn · about obsession · single location
The Menu
A sleek, savage slow-burn that keeps you squirming and laughing as privileged guests are served a menu of escalating dread.
About 2022 film directed by Mark Mylod
Genres black comedy, comedy horror, thriller
Directed by Mark Mylod
Written by Will Tracy, Seth Reiss
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, John Leguizamo, Anya Taylor-Joy, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein, Hong Chau, Judith Light
Music Colin Stetson
Runtime 107 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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