Directed by:
Jessica M. ThompsonCinematography:
Autumn EakinComposer:
Dara TaylorCast:
Nathalie Emmanuel, Alana Boden, Thomas Doherty, Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, Stephanie Corneliussen, Jeremy Wheeler, Virág Bárány, Kata Sarbó, Courtney Taylor (more)VOD (3)
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After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie 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. (Sony Pictures)
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The Invitation might work better if you don't look at the trailer before the screening, because it shows far too much. So you know from the start what kind of "horror monster" you are dealing with, and the makers make no effort to prepare any major plot twists. I commend the interiors of the estate and a few decent scares, albeit predictable ones. In terms of story, as I mentioned, the film doesn't surprise much, and I found the answer to the question "Why is this happening?" rather bland. The final scene didn't bring any plus points either. Better two stars!
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This is what happens when HBO lures you in with a promising title and poster for a mysterious horror film, only for it to turn out to be a dreadful young adult vampire flick, reminiscent of the worst moments from the Twilight series. Thankfully, the bloody ending salvaged some of the cringe.
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A bland vampire movie in a dull package. The film sort of races along until the halfway point, only to take an amusing turn at a wedding reception and give us hope for a better second half. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen, which is all the more disappointing. It's full of dull characters, clichés and unoriginal genre elements, there is no potential for vampires, scares, atmosphere or gore at all, and the ending is so rushed that you don’t even notice it. Second-rate borefest.
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