The Invitation

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The Invitation

PG-13

2022

1h 45m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test... and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, she's at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family's history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a very likable lead and a refreshingly light touch, The Invitation is ultimately too predictable to thrill as either a romance or a horror story.

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Audience Says

The Invitation comes with some good acting and interesting ideas; unfortunately, it also takes way too long to really get going.

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Jenny Nulf

Austin Chronicle

09/27/2022

2/5

There’s no glitz or glamour to set it apart from the pack, and that’s ultimately [The Invitation's] demise.

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

08/30/2022

1.5/4

Thompson relies way too heavily on cheap jump scares to put us on edge, which is a shame, because there’s enough atmosphere within the film’s initial mystery.

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

08/29/2022

C+

Part inert bodice-ripper, part vampire Cinderella story, its mixed themes could have benefitted from a purer bloodline.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Jul 10

3/5

If it works (just barely), it’s due to the palpable atmosphere of dread generated by Thompson and her cinematographer, Autumn Eakin; the excellent locations; the (sometimes mishandled) ambition of the script; and Emmanuel’s work. [Full review in Spanish].

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

Apr 17

2/5

While the film doesn't work overall, the lush, faintly Hammer vibe does at least offer some visual interest.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

06/09/2024

Despite it being obvious that he is a bad decision, you will still root for Evie to hook up with Walter. There are worst fates.

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Joshua

Jan 2

Great movie. I enjoyed it.

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08/16/2023

Had potential. Was good in the beginning then fell off. Ending was trash.

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christina m

04/16/2023

Boring you could anticipate what was going to happen. I feel like this storyline is from another movie can't pin point it

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Sam S

11/11/2022

Odd movie, the trailer was better than the movies

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Nathan

10/17/2022

Movie was pretty good , it took a while to get to the point which was pretty similar to other movies but overall worth my time to watch .

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Elizabeth

10/17/2022

It was predictable. Every cliché. But still good.

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Jessica M. Thompson

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Evie

Thomas Doherty

Walter

Stephanie Corneliussen

Viktoria

Alana Boden

Lucy

Courtney Taylor

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Synopsis

After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test... and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, she's at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family's history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.

Director: Jessica M. Thompson
Producer: Emile Gladstone
Screenwriter: Blair Butler
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Screen Gems
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Partial Nudity|Some Strong Language|Terror|Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.0M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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