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The Invitation

  • 20152015
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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The Invitation (2015)
Unfolding over one dark evening in the Hollywood Hills, Will shows up to his ex-wife Eden and new husband, David's dinner party. The pair's tragic past haunts an equally spooky present: Amid Eden's suspicious behavior and her mysterious house guests, Will becomes convinced that his invitation was extended with a hidden agenda.
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A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, an unsettling affair that reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, an unsettling affair that reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, an unsettling affair that reopens old wounds and creates new tensions.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
106K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,282
195
  • Director
    • Karyn Kusama
  • Writers
    • Phil Hay
    • Matt Manfredi
  • Stars
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Michiel Huisman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Karyn Kusama
  • Writers
    • Phil Hay
    • Matt Manfredi
  • Stars
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Michiel Huisman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 619User reviews
    • 252Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 15 nominations

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:11
    Official Trailer
    Trailer
    Trailer 1:06
    Trailer
    'The Invitation': Lockdown
    Clip 1:11
    'The Invitation': Lockdown
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    Interview 0:55
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Interview 0:38
    Logan Marshall-Green

    Photos100

    Logan Marshall-Green in The Invitation (2015)
    Logan Marshall-Green in The Invitation (2015)
    Tammy Blanchard and Michiel Huisman in The Invitation (2015)
    Logan Marshall-Green in The Invitation (2015)
    Michiel Huisman in The Invitation (2015)
    John Carroll Lynch, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman, Logan Marshall-Green, and Emayatzy Corinealdi in The Invitation (2015)
    The Invitation (2015)
    Marieh Delfino, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Lindsay Burdge at an event for The Invitation (2015)
    Emayatzy Corinealdi at an event for The Invitation (2015)
    Logan Marshall-Green at an event for The Invitation (2015)
    Karyn Kusama at an event for The Invitation (2015)
    Karyn Kusama at an event for The Invitation (2015)

    Top cast

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    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Willas Will
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    Emayatzy Corinealdi
    • Kiraas Kira
    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Davidas David
    Tammy Blanchard
    Tammy Blanchard
    • Edenas Eden
    Aiden Lovekamp
    Aiden Lovekamp
    • Tyas Ty
    Michelle Krusiec
    Michelle Krusiec
    • Ginaas Gina
    Mike Doyle
    Mike Doyle
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Jordi Vilasuso
    Jordi Vilasuso
    • Miguelas Miguel
    Jay Larson
    Jay Larson
    • Benas Ben
    Marieh Delfino
    Marieh Delfino
    • Claireas Claire
    Lindsay Burdge
    Lindsay Burdge
    • Sadieas Sadie
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Pruittas Pruitt
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Dr. Josephas Dr. Joseph
    Danielle Camastra
    Danielle Camastra
    • Annieas Annie
    Trish Gates
    Trish Gates
    • Followeras Follower
    • (as Patricia Gates)
    Karl Yune
    Karl Yune
    • Choias Choi
    • Director
      • Karyn Kusama
    • Writers
      • Phil Hay
      • Matt Manfredi
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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?
    • dinner party
    • old friend
    • suicide
    • death cult
    • shooting
    • 58 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There is nothing to be afraid of
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The director and the writers had complete creative control on the film, as it was independently produced without any involvement from major studios.
    • Goofs
      During the opening scene, the street address shown in the invitation has the number 3908. However, when they arrive in front of the residence, 8105 can be seen on the curb.
    • Quotes

      Pruitt: Forgiveness doesn't have to wait. I'm free to forgive myself and so are you. It's a beautiful thing. It really is.

    • Connections
      Featured in Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Baby You're Gone
      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 reviews619

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    wasted potential
    I don´t mind the slow build-up, I think it´s justified, kind of like the calm before the storm. The problem is how much of it is wasted. We focus on the main character´s grief, which in the end isn´t that important, while the other characters are completely ignored. One tiny conversation with each one of them, that´s all we know. The girlfriend Kira literally disappears for an hour. It often feels like Will is all by himself in that house. Suspicion gets bigger but none of the guests seem to care about anything. There are some small comments, of course, but we have 5 or 6 characters devoid of any personality or will. I feel like some events could have been much stronger if those characters weren´t merely filling the space.

    There are some fine things, though, I´d never wanted to punch John Carroll Lynch so hard in the face. The same goes for Lindsay Burdge.
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    • axapvov
    • Sep 17, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Запрошення
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gamechanger Films
      • Lege Artis
      • The Invitation
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $231,737
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $67,877
      • Apr 10, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $354,835
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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