Reviews

Ive worked at the restaurant industry for seven years. Customers can truely make or break your day. This movie explores the dynamic between server and customer, with over the top drama and horror. It is such a unique movie, because they really make you feel the built up frustration of the servers and cooks.

There is great attention to detail in the movie. The dishes look fly af, which I think is a great addition. In the beginning, you feel like youre experiencing the dishes with the customers. This makes the movie that much more intruiging.

After Jeremies 'the mess', things take a turn. It becomes more of a 'saw' type of thing. Of course, the movie had to take this turn. However, I felt like the turn could have been more subtle. The servers are all unanimously suicidal, insane and sadistic. I understand that this could be some sort of analogy for the thoughts I used to have when having a bad day at work. Still, the movie turns bizarre at this point.

All in all, I liked it. Great acting, asthonishing dishes, thrilling story. A bit over the top, but that did not spoil my appetite fortunately.

The perspective of the antagonist feels so real. The acting is absolutely amazing, which makes the cold heartedness of the concierge all the more vivid. Its a thriller and from the beginning you know how messed up things are going to get. However, with each minute the acts of the main character turn more evil than you could possibly imagine. I did not look away from the screen for the entire 1,5 hour.

Nonetheless, I really struggle giving this movie any higher than a 7/10. While everything is done beautifully and the story is an absolute thrill, it all seems a bit pointless at the end. I mean, the concept of the movie is to obtain the perspective of true sadism. While interesting in Schindlers list for example, it feels like this movie is overdoing it. It will just leave you empty and sad, while thinking: yep, thats true evil right there. Similar to the movie 'the devil all the times '.

All in all, its a thrilling and interesting watch. Just dont expect it to be enjoyable.

Most horror-movies have a slow build-up. This movie does not. S*** hits the fan after about three minutes and does not stop hitting it. If your horror checklist consists of gore, disturbing images and creepy dialogue this would be a nice watch. It offers some real creative angles in these areas.

However, the fast pace comes with some issues. In many other horror movies, you are experiencing wonder. What is happening? What could be happening? Which character would I like to survive most? This movie skips this process entirely. Perhaps this is intentional, to create space to further work out some of the most violent, creepy and gross scenes I have ever seen.

Still, the lack of wonder is a big disappointment for the viewer. It does not feel like the protagonists have a way to survive, it is often questionable to what rules the demon is bound and the characters are making some weird choices (I would´ve done some window throwing). However, you dont care to much because of the gore spectacle that occurs in front of your eyes.

To summarize, I dont think this movie is for everyone. Even amongst horror enthusiasts, since it lacks some exploration and story. If a bunch of shocking scenes would be enough to entertain, however, you will definitely like it.