Dinner

About This Movie

Dinner (2022) is this unsettling horror piece that plays with the idea of what we consume. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and there's a clever way it juxtaposes the dinner table with the dark origins of the meal. I mean, the pacing is deliberate, allowing the eeriness to seep in as we get glimpses of the source of that mouthwatering steak. Practical effects are pretty well executed, adding a layer of realism that makes it all the more disturbing. You can sense the director has a knack for building discomfort through silence and small details. The performances, though minimal, manage to convey a lot with just a few glances and expressions. It’s a unique take on horror that lingers long after the credits roll.

Unconventional storytellingExplores human consumption themesStrong practical effects