Are Audiences Sick of ‘Eat the Rich’ Movies?

“They Will Kill You” sounds harsh, but the horror-comedy’s real target isn’t snowflake viewers. It’s the rich. Again. You know, the people we see on Oscar night, endless red carpet galas and US Weekly spreads. No, it’s not just the oil barons and legal eagles making all the money. A-list movie stars do quite well, thank you. Yet Hollywood keeps force feeding us “eat the rich” tales, hoping we’ll revive that Occupy Wall Street vibe or perhaps turn on the Mogul in Chief? Not so fast. The critical and financial results have been mixed, at best. The standouts include 2019’s “Parasite” and 2022’s “The Menu,” tall tales that took the affluent to task without sacrificing creativity. “The Menu” grossed a respectable $38 million stateside and told a wildly original tale brimming with danger and m