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Nathalie Emmanuel as Evie Jackson • The Invitation (2022) dir. Jessica M. Thompson

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The Invitation (2022) dir. Jessica M. Thompson

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The Invitation (2022) dir. Jessica M. Thompson

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The Invitation will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on October 25 via Sony Pictures. Inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula, the 2022 horror film is currently available on Digital.

Jessica M. Thompson directs from a script by Blair Butler (Hell Fest, Polaroid). Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden, Courtney Taylor, Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, and Carol Ann Crawford star.

In addition to the theatrical cut, an extended, unrated version is included.

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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The Invitation (2022, dir. Jessica M. Thompson) - review by Rookie-Critic

The Invitation didn't do it for me. I felt like the whole time it was trying to evoke this mix of Bram Stoker and Anne Rice, but ultimately it ended up feeling like a film just two steps above a Lifetime movie. The romance was stale, the twist held no weight as it was given away in the trailers (and even if it hadn't been you could see it coming from a mile away), and the dialogue took itself way too seriously. There are 2 good things this movie had going for it. The first is that the premise, while poorly executed, is solid. It's an interesting story that, had the script (and just about everything else, too, honestly) been different, could have really soared. The tension feels so forced, like the filmmakers didn't trust the spooky mansion and general bad vibes of the setting and characters to carry the horror on its own, so they just stuffed scenes with artificial "scares" that leave you more annoyed than frightened.

The second thing is Nathalie Emmanuel, who is acting at least 3 tiers above everyone else in the movie. It's uncanny how good she is compared to any other actor in a given scene. Hugh Skinner, who plays the Cousin Oliver character in the film, almost looks lost in every single scene he's in. I'm not sure if it was a direction given to him or what, and I tend to give actors the benefit of the doubt on these things, but his performance was just outright bizarre. His facial expressions didn't match the tone of the scenes, his mannerisms and speech patterns had this uncanny valley, off nature to them, and, as I said before, he just looks really uncomfortable and lost every time he's on camera. I would think it was supposed to be taken as comical if there was even an iota of that in any of the conversations he's a part of, but that's just not the case. Regardless, Emmanuel proves she's a powerhouse even when given material that is not so good, and while I wouldn't recommend going to see this one, if you do feel the compulsion to check it out I would do so for her.

Score: 4/10

Currently available to rent or purchase on digital (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, etc.) and on DVD & Blu-ray through Screen Gems/Sony Pictures.

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The Invitation (2022)

This is a Movie Health Community evaluation. It is intended to inform people of potential health hazards in movies and does not reflect the quality of the film itself. The information presented here has not been reviewed by any medical professionals.  

The Invitation has two scenes with severe strobe effects throughout. The first is the opening sequence of the film, which is set against a thunderstorm, which has some extremely bright flashes of lightning. This scene is very loud, and the strobes stop when the sound is quiet. The second instance happens in a dark wine cellar, with several shots showing a broken light that is flickering, which is the only source of light in the scene. Outside of these two scenes (during which important plot details happen), the rest of the film is safe and free of strobe effects.

There is very brief peril on a second-story balcony. All of the camera work in this film is either stationary or very smooth.

Flashing Lights: 10/10. Motion Sickness: 1/10.

TRIGGER WARNING: The opening sequence depicts a death by suicide.

Image ID: A theatrical poster for The Invitation

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The Invitation - Exclusive Official Trailer (2022)

Dir: Jessica M. Thompson Star: Nathalie Emmanuel / Thomas Doherty / Hugh Skinner

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The Invitation • Director Jessica M Thompson

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The Invitation: A Review

Some weddings are killer fun! A review of The Invitation by @ThiatheBard @InvitationMovie #InvitationMovie #horrormovie #review

Who doesn’t dream of an ideal family? Who doesn’t dream of luxury? What if it was an ideal family who had money and luxury? What if that happened to you? Suddenly a wealthy family member was found? How far would you go to fit in? How low would you let your guard drop? I love movies that force you to think about big, seemingly impossible questions. Most of us will never be in this movie or…

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The Invitation (2022)

“The Invitation” is an uninspired mystery movie with uninspired horror clichés that’s afraid to admit it’s uninspired.

Evie Jackson is an orphan who barely gets by in New York. Her mother recently died, so she’s feeling like she has no family. She takes a DNA test to see if she has any distant relatives and finds someone from England named, Oliver. Apparently, Evie has a ton of family there and Oliver is insistent on meeting her. Oliver decides that Evie should come to an upcoming family wedding and Evie agrees. After flying to England, Evie meets a charming man named, Walter, who is the lord of the manor she’s staying at. They get to know each other intimately, but something is off about this place.

“The Invitation” is the first movie where I felt like it was embarrassed by its own existence. I had no prior knowledge going into this movie other than the fact that it has been receiving negative reviews. Although I felt like I didn’t need a review to tell me that, I went in with an open mind. The movie starts off as contrived when the movie expects us to believe that Evie would take a random DNA test for fun, then communicate with her newfound relatives through the DNA tester’s website. Then the movie tells us to believe that this woman would actually go out and meet this stranger that she has no way of verifying is crazy or not. This is all to get Evie into an isolated manor. I thought the mystery of the manor was subpar, but it was the only real thing that was engaging, and the use of that word is generous. Throughout the whole film, you’re trying to figure out what type of beast is lurking in the shadows and why Evie’s great-grandmother decided to commit suicide. The problem is, Evie doesn’t seem to care all that much. She’s barely aware of any of it because she’s too busy swooning over Walter. Instead of following through and building upon the mystery that’s been set up in the beginning, “The Invitation” seems more interested in being a romance movie no one is invested in. That’s partly because everyone knows Walter is somehow involved in this because the movie makes no effort to hide the fact that he’s creepy. I’m not going to root for this couple when I know Walter is up to some shady stuff that’ll be revealed at the end. The formatting of this movie is so dull. It’s a boring romance subplot that overtakes a majority of this movie, then it cuts to one horror scene that has the laziest jump scares in all of horror movie history. Then the movie tries to build Viktoria as a fake-out antagonist, but I don’t think anyone bought it for a second. She’s just written to be comically mean to Evie for no reason. I mean, she’s an antagonist, but we all knew she wasn’t the head honcho. When the third act finally decided to happen, it didn’t feel like a grand reveal in the slightest. So, Walter reveals himself to be a vampire and he basically forces Evie to marry him because it’ll extend his life. What I don’t get is, why did Walter just decide to pressure her and lose favor with her. I mean, they literally had sex the scene prior. She was definitely into Walter and I’m almost 100% certain that Evie would’ve married him if he kept playing his cards right. There was no reason to pressure Evie into marriage other than to finally turn on Walter. It’s contrived and not well thought out. The rules they set up are also really dumb and contrived. Once Evie agrees to marry Walter, Walter will allow Evie to drink his blood which will give Evie vampire powers. Then, Walter must drink Evie’s blood to redeem his extended lifetime warranty. So obviously, Evie takes the powers and doesn’t give him his eternal life. Why did Walter not have any plan to make sure he gets his blood after Evie gets her power? It’s so dumb. It’s honestly all so dumb. To put a cherry on top of this shit pile, Walter dances around calling himself a vampire. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think that the filmmakers were literally barred from using the word ‘vampire’. He insinuates that he’s been called by multiple names and that he’s been a bunch known as a bunch of famous vampires. All this is happening during a really lazy fight sequence that I can barely remember as I’m writing this review. The ending I think tries to tease at a sequel, but it’s really hard to tell because they don’t seem committed to the idea. “The Invitation” is a passionless movie that is embarrassed by its own existence and it deserves no attention at all.

★

Watched on September 2nd, 2022

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The Invitation (2022)

At its core, The Invitation has a good concept that to my knowledge, no one else has ever tapped. This actually makes the movie disappointing. Even before the “I dunno, just wrap it up” ending, this film isn’t living up to its potential.

Evie Jackson (Nathalie Emmanuel) is mourning the recent death of her mother when she learns she has some previously unknown family in England. After connecting with her distant cousin Oliver (Hugh Skinner), he convinces her to attend a wedding at the New Carfax Abbey in Whitby. There she and Lord Walter De Ville (Thomas Doherty) form an immediate romantic bond. A dream-come-true romance out of nowhere with a wealthy noble from overseas? It all seems too good to be true…

We know there’s something sinister coming because the very first scene features a gruesome decapitation. From there, it takes too long for Evie to encounter any sinister business. The maids brought in to get the house ready for the wedding should be worried but the worst thing Evie experiences are bad dreams and some animosity from Viktoria (Stephanie Corneliussen, who as far as I can tell is what warrants the “Unrated” in the “Unrated Version” version of this movie by almost appearing nude), another guest at the party who seems awfully close to the friendly Lucy (Alana Boden). Mostly, we’re focussing on Evie and Walter as they get closer together while the maids scream in the darkness. Thankfully, enough time is spent on the couple to make what’s going on between them convincing but all that focus on romance can make the movie feel a little slow.

While I didn't enjoy this film, that doesn't mean you won't. No matter what I say, the people involved in this project did it: they actually made a movie. That's something to be applauded. With that established...

I feel like the advertisements are giving this away but there’s a twist. The wedding Evie has been invited to is being celebrated by vampires. Specifically, the groom is Count Dracula. There are several references to the Bram Stoker novel: One of his three brides is named Lucy, Evie meets an elderly couple named Jonathan and Mina Harker (Jeremy Wheeler and Elizabeth Counssel), Walter's butler is named Renfield/Mr. Field, the vampires are shown to be immune (or at the very least, weakened) by sunlight rather than dying from it, and the word “Nosferatu” is uttered. I like the concept of following one of Dracula’s brides rather than the Count himself.

What kind of woman would choose to stay with an immortal creature of the night? This movie isn't interested in the question. As soon as Evie learns what’s going on, her mission is only to escape, and since we know all the vampires won’t let her go, it means she has to find a way to kill them all too. Some of the ways she dispatches the bloodsuckers contradict what we learned about them earlier but never mind that. We’ve got to wrap this up, quickly! Just get it done!

There’s a lot more that could be done with the concept behind The Invitation. The best scene has the friction between Evie and Viktoria building while Evie is getting her nails done. All those sharp instruments clipping around her fingers… you just know something bad is going to happen and it makes you sweat. Moments like this make you hope this horror/mystery/romance will come together but the ending is such a waste. The movie wasn't particularly scary before but now, it just gets lazy, with some totally unnecessary attacks from the villains toward Evie because of her race. I’m not saying it comes out of completely nowhere, since - as we’ve seen with Megan Markel - the British aristocracy isn’t exactly known for their inclusivity but it's the sort of thing you weave into your movie rather than just toss in to seem relevant.

The Invitation isn’t scary enough, doesn’t take advantage of its novel concept and features a surprisingly unimaginative conclusion. It’s a shame. I don’t think the movie even does enough well to possibly earn itself a remake in the future; it’s just destined to be forgotten. (November 4, 2022)

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