Serial Cook

Serial Cook

Directed by Ümit Ünal

Produced by Anka Film, Chantier Films

2018103 min6.5 / 10

A darkly comedic character study that mines tension and absurdity from the collision between domestic perfection and murderous impulse.

Meet Neslihan. A perfect cook, an expert on Turkish cuisine, strictly loyal to her husband, an impeccable house wife... and a serial killer.

Questions people ask

  • Does Serial Cook end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Serial Cook scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Serial Cook violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Serial Cook easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Serial Cook sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Serial Cook

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Serial Cook

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Serial Cook, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Serial Cook, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Serial Cook, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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