TIFF Premiere “The Menu” Draws Squirms, Screams and Big Laughs From Horror Feast “Succession” - Meets - “Saw”

One ​​of the biggest fans of the Toronto International Film Festival has arrived.

“,” a high-class horror-comedy written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy and directed by Mark Mylod, held its wild world premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theater on Saturday. Mylod, the in-demand television director who helmed key episodes of 'Game of Thrones', 'Shameless' and 'Succession', leaned on the latter series' satirical underworld in this black comedy ridiculing food, gastronomic culture and the ultra. -rich.

Anya Taylor-Joy continues her scene-stealing career as Margot, a kitchen novice who agrees to join obnoxious Tyler (Nicholas Hoult, as infuriating and pathetic as he is in "The Great") on a super expensive and unique meal prepared by the intimidating and legendary chef Slowik (an evil Ralph Fiennes) on its private island restaurant. Although the menu is rumored to be legendary, there is, of course, more in store for diners than meets the eye.

A cast of talented comedians (Hong Chau! John Leguizamo! Judith Light!) make up the rest of the servers and guests. Giving more details would ruin the twists, which come fast, shocking and funny.

The star-studded Saturday night crowd was eager to take the plunge, with actors like Eddie Redmayne and Charles Danse applauding at the end of the film.

During a lively Q&A after the premiere, at which Taylor-Joy n Couldn't attend in person but instead zoomed in on a giant screen, Mylod revealed his biggest inspiration for the film was Robert Altman's clever thriller 'Gosford Park', which also served as the model for the epic meal. "Succession" in "Tern Haven" from season 2.

Needless to say, "Succession" fans will be thrilled with "The Menu," which might be an alternate-reality episode of the series, with pungent musical cues, lush set design, and goofy snobs that make the series so addictive.

"The Menu" is set to hit US theaters on November 18.

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