In the realm of psychological thrillers, few filmmakers can craft a captivating narrative that digs deep into the psyche of their characters and twists the fabric of reality. One such maestro of the genre is Nicholas Tomnay, known for his previous masterpiece The Perfect Host. With his latest offering, What You Wish For, Tomnay takes the audience on an enthralling journey, skewering the culinary tastes and disaffected ignorance of the ultra-wealthy.
What You Wish For made waves at the prestigious UK horror festival, FrightFest, on August 25th, and is soon to screen at Fantastic Fest on Friday, September 22nd, and again on Monday, September 25th. The film features an ensemble cast including Nick Stahl, Tamsin Topolski, Randy Vasquez, Penelope Mitchell, Juan Carlos Messier, and Brian Groh, collectively painting a picturesque nightmare of the one-percenters' world.
The plot of the film follows the life of a down-on-his-luck chef who stumbles upon an unexpected opportunity when he reconnects with an old culinary school pal. This twist of fate immerses him into the world of the ultra-wealthy, where he serves as a private chef. However, in this lavish domain, he discovers that his dreams of a better life might just be his undoing.
In anticipation of the film's eagerly awaited screenings, we had the privilege to sit down with Nicholas Tomnay, the creative mind behind "What You Wish For." In this exclusive interview, we delved into the depths of the film's intricacies, Tomnay's directorial vision, and the dark exploration of the human psyche that sets this thriller apart.
Thank you to Nicholas Tomnay for unveiling the secrets behind What You Wish For, and giving us a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller and the disturbing truths that lie within the luxurious world of the privileged elite. Be sure to check out his latest film this weekend via Fantastic Fest.
Jessie Hobson