I apparently didn't read enough about this prior to viewing it. I thought it was going to be a dark comedy about pretentiousness, but instead I watched a batty horror film that ultimately was a serious disappointment. It has its virtues, primarily some of the cast, particularly the three principals, Fiennes, Taylor-Joy and Hoult. Fiennes is sharp, but Taylor-Joy is sharper and Hoult is his usual excellent self in a role of an insipidly horrible, though charming, human being. His character is also, after all is said and done, not remotely believable. The setup of the rich going to an island for a private dinner only to find horrific events and fates awaiting them is an original and interesting one, but their compliance for what awaits them, including one knowing it in advance, is beyond any logic and even in horror films some reflection of reality is necessary to cause care or concern. There is no logic here. They just sit, as did I, and none of us were happy by the time this ended. Actually, earlier than that for this very good-looking film that is at least different, though with mostly irritating characters.