Regardless of their cooking abilities, there are some movie characters whose dinner invitations you should definitely turn down.

Here are 12 prime examples…

Which got me thinking: who would some of the worst dinner dates in the movies be?

Only one way to find out, I thought.

Not sure who to choose?

A further warning might be appreciated.

This is not recommended reading during nibbles at the keyboard… Ah, yer will.

Its a delicacy apparently.

And do be vigilant when offered the hors doeuvres, avoiding anything that looks remotely like a sausage roll.

Just stay away from the offal.

The breakfast table in theMum & Dadhousehold is further enlivened with some red hot porn on the portable telly.

Thats bollocks isnt it?

Your host:Grant Grant

As seen dining in:Slither

Whats on the menu?Meat.

Buying in bulk, he stores it in his basement where it rots prior to consumption.

You know, a bit like inTitus Andronicus.

Also, play it safe by massaging his ego.

Tell him you loved his Lear, adored his Iago and were blown away by his Bottom.

No, you shouldnt.

Guests are treated to roast rhinoceros beetle, eyeball soup and chilled monkey brains.

Oh, and dont forget the snake surprise.

So, should you accept the invite?If youre Indiana Jones, then, yes.

Of course, anybody who isnt Indiana Jones should think twice.

Is that jam in the custard?

Oh, God, no.

Thats not jam in the custard!

At dinner, Lionel attempts to keep his mothers rapidly deteriorating condition hidden from their guests.

Does she eat it?

Of course, she does.

All things considered, its probably wisest to give this meal a miss.