The way a movie that could have stood out in the thriller genre, considering the atypical focus on food as the main character of the story, revealed itself to be unable to meet the expectations is quite upsetting.

The plot is unhinged, unclear, lacking of the dark undertone that naturally makes a horror story interesting.

The characters are badly and roughly defined, to the point where they become completely emotionless, as the audience can't truly sympathize or connect with them since they are presented as strangers, pawns; a flaw that also outshines the cast's talent.

The two main characters, Margot (Anya Taylor Joy) and the Chef (Ralph Fiennes), beyond offering great performances of two renowned actors, lack structure and articulated backstories, the only fact that could have helped the movie seem less boring.

The climax is flat, the tension is totally absent, and the excessively ironic writing only contributes to ridicule and second-hand embarrassment.

Except for the soundtrack and the visually pleasing photography, the whole movie is deeply flawed and not worth watching.