The Invitation (2015)

While attending a dinner party at his former home, a man thinks his ex-wife and her new husband have sinister intentions for their guests.

Director:

Karyn Kusama

Writers:

Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Stars:

Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Logan Marshall-Green	...	Will
Emayatzy Corinealdi	...	Kira
Aiden Lovekamp	...	Ty
Michelle Krusiec	...	Gina
Mike Doyle	...	Tommy
Jordi Vilasuso	...	Miguel
Jay Larson	...	Ben
Marieh Delfino	...	Claire
Tammy Blanchard	...	Eden
Michiel Huisman	...	David
Lindsay Burdge	...	Sadie
John Carroll Lynch	...	Pruitt
Toby Huss	...	Dr. Joseph
Danielle Camastra	...	Annie
Trish Gates	...	Follower (as Patricia Gates)

Storyline

Will and Eden were once a loving couple. After a tragedy took their son, Eden disappeared. Two years later, out of the blue, she returns with a new husband... and as a different person, eerily changed and eager to reunite with her ex and those she left behind. Over the course of a dinner party in the house that was once his, the haunted Will is gripped by mounting evidence that Eden and her new friends have a mysterious and terrifying agenda. But can we trust Will's hold on reality? Or will he be the unwitting catalyst of the doom he senses?

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Plot Keywords:

dinner party | suicide | twist at the end | shooting | stabbing | 

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Taglines:

There is nothing to be afraid of

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

A meghívás

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$67,739 (USA) (8 April 2016)

Gross:

$231,326 (USA) (10 June 2016)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gamechanger Films, Invitation, The, Lege Artis

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Spain was released in 15 theaters / Widest release: 17 theaters. The film was only projected in subtitled version.

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Quotes

David: Each one of us is on a journey and we feel it's important to be on this journey with the people you love.

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Soundtracks

O My Child
Written by Craig Wedren and Benjamin Newgard (as Benjamin L. Newgard)
Vocals, Harmonica and Percussion Performed by Craig Wedren
Guitar Performed by Benjamin Newgard (as Benjamin L. Newgard)
Published by Modern Works and Benjamin L. Newgard (BMI)

User Reviews

A Memorable and Intense Experience

This is the kind of film that invites much thought during and afterward. The story leads you to constantly question what is really happening at any given moment, and whenever you are certain that you know exactly what is going to happen, something new appears to make you question that. There is a powerful and intense atmosphere of dread and stress throughout, all building to a terrifying conclusion, but I was taken unawares by how emotional the whole thing would be. This is a very poignant film. The characters seem real, and the performances are excellent, especially from the lead, Logan Marshall-Green. This film casts a very potent spell and I can say that days later I am still thinking about it. I can't think of anything quite like it. It certainly made me frightened to visit California.