Eating Raoul

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Aldo T The movie Eating Raoul is a mix between a comedy and a murder movie, kind of like the franchise Scream. The movie is funny while dark and even a hint of satire. It was released in 1982 and showcases Sex, murder and yes even cannibalism as the name of the movie suggests. While this movie may not be a blockbuster it is definitely worth checking out. The beginning of the movie starts with introducing Paul and Mary who are a normal couple. While they seek some excitement they accidentally kill a swinger in the process. The couple ends up killing and even eating a man who threatened them. While the couple started as normal they ended up changing their lives by murder and cannibalism. This move is not necessarily the best but rather a time filler. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Joshua H Eating Raoul (1982), directed by Paul Bartel, is an interesting dark comedy that has some clever moments but didn't fully impress me. The film is about a prudish couple, the Blands, who decide to kill wealthy swingers to fund their dream of opening a restaurant. The concept is pretty unique, and it has an offbeat appeal with its dry humor and exaggerated characters. Paul Bartel and Mary Woronov have a funny, awkward chemistry that suits the film’s weird tone, and there are moments that definitely made me laugh. However, a lot of the humor felt outdated, and the pacing was uneven. Some scenes dragged on too long, and the plot became a bit repetitive as it went on. I understand the film is meant to be satirical, but I didn’t find it as consistently engaging or funny as I had hoped. It has its cult appeal and some sharp social commentary, but for me, it’s just an okay watch. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Elizabeth M While watching Eating Raoul I had a complete mix of emotions. I felt confused at times, surprised, bored, and curious as to what would happen next. I did find the plot to be intriguing and not something we see as often in today's films. I did find there to be some comedic lines which I enjoyed. The actors also did a fine job through out the film. This film was not my absolute favorite nor my go to genre however I did not feel that I was dreading to get through the film the way I honestly have with other films. With that being said, I personally would recommend this film to others who enjoy watching cult films because I think that Eating Raoul is a perfect example of cult film.The audience will be able to watch the plot develop through out the film and get some laughs in as a bonus. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Ayden S Eating Raoul is one of the strangest yet funniest movies I've seen in a while. Even though it wasn't fully to my taste, it can still be enjoyed by the right audience. It's a super dark comedy about a straight-laced couple who get caught up in a series of murders to fund their dream of opening a restaurant. It felt like a bizarre sitcom that has completely gone off the rails, with the craziest things happening without reasoning. I liked how deadpan the humor was, and the main characters play everything so perfectly that it feels believable. It's a low-budget film that anyone can identify from a mile away, but because of that, it has a certain charm. If you're into cult movies that aren't afraid to get chaotic or weird, Eating Raoul is recommended.  Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review serenity s For me eating Raoul is a film that i do not think i would watch again i guess it was not much to my liking because there was a lot of weird scenes in the film and I didn't really like that idea of how the couple was going out and about to kill other people just for there money. I think there is just a lot of scenes that could be disturbing for some people as well. I would not recommend this film to people that dont like watching things with murder in it. If you like dark humor or sort of like horror movies then i think that yes this would a film that you would find funny considering that it is a comedy like film. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review Audience Member Eating Raoul is a dark comedy. It mixes crime, satire, and odd humor. The story follows a conservative married couple who's dream is opening a restaurant but struggle with money. They accidently kill a swinger and realize they can profit by luring and murdering wealthy perverts. Things become complicated when Raoul joins their scheme. This film is funny but also weird. The couple is very serious which is what makes what they do so much funnier. The movie makes fun of the swinger lifestyle as well as the couples strict morals. It does have a low budget look to it but the story and style is very unique, its what made it a cult classic. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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