The Invitation (2022)

Directed by

Jessica M. Thompson

Genre

horror film, vampire film, thriller film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 45m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 978 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A woman reconnects with relatives after her mother dies and visits their estate in England. She gradually realizes her new family has dangerous and horrifying secrets.

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What happens

The Invitation is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler. It stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty. Inspired by the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, it follows a woman who, after her mother's death, meets long-lost family members and discovers the dark secrets they carry. Originally titled The Bride, it was produced by Emile Gladstone through his Latchkey Productions, Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert's Ghost House Pictures, with Butler writing the script. However, Raimi and Tapert exited due to scheduling conflicts. By 2020, the film's director, producer and new title were announced. Casting occurred from May to October 2021, with filming beginning that September in Budapest. The Invitation was released theatrically in the United States on August 26, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received generally negative reviews, with critics praising Emmanuel's acting but criticizing the story, screenplay, and horror elements. The film was a box office success, grossing $38 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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