Jun. 24, 2022|Hungary|111 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Horror
Description: Flux Gourmet is a 2022 black comedy film written and directed by Peter Strickland, featuring Asa Butterfield and Gwendoline Christie. The story follows a group of experimental performance artists specializing in “sonic catering,” a process where they create unsettling sounds using various foods. They take up residence at a remote artistic institution run by a mysterious director. An outsider is assigned to document the group’s daily routines, only to find himself increasingly drawn into their collective.
The film has received positive reviews, earning an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.1/10. Critics describe it as a unique horror-laced satire, appealing to viewers who resonate with Strickland’s unconventional style. Metacritic scored it 81 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim.
Pat Brown of Slant Magazine gave it two and a half stars, noting its playful mockery of performance art but criticizing it as insular and occasionally bland. David Ehrlich of IndieWire rated it a B+, praising Strickland’s ability to create a sumptuous cinematic experience from social discomfort. Matthew Joseph Jenner of the International Cinephile Society awarded it four and a half stars, calling it a triumph for those who appreciate Strickland’s acquired taste. On the other hand, Peter Debruge of Variety offered a negative review, describing it as a film that may provoke strong physical reactions from viewers.
Overall, Flux Gourmet offers a distinctive and polarizing experience, best suited for audiences open to experimental and unconventional storytelling.
Cast director: Peter Strickland
Cast actor: Asa Butterfield, Gwendoline Christie, Ariane Labed, Fatma Mohamed, Makis Papadimitriou, Richard Bremmer, Leo Bill, Parvinder Kaur
Original name: Flux Gourmet