The Invitation Movie Storyline. 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 attractive aristocratic 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…
The Invitation is an American supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by Jessica M. Thompson, co-written by Blair Butler, and produced by Emile Gladstone. The film stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty. Inspired by the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, the film follows a young woman who, after her mother’s death, meets her family for the first time, only to discover the dark secrets behind them.
Originally titled The Bride, the project was under production of Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures, with Butler writing the script. However, Raimi and Tapert exited the project due to scheduling conflicts. By 2020, the film’s title was announced, with Thompson writing and directing the film, alongside Butler, and The Curse of La Llorona producer Emile Gladstone producing the film. Casting call occurred from May to October 2021. The Invitation was released in the United States on August 26, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.
The Invitation (2022)
Directed by: Jessica M. Thompson
Starring: Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden, Elizabeth Counsell, Courtney Taylor, Kata Sarbó, Christine Grace Szarko
Screenplay by: Blair Butler, Jessica M. Thompson
Production Design by: Felicity Abbott
Cinematography by: Autumn Eakin
Film Editing by: Tom Elkins
Costume Design by: Danielle Knox
Set Decoration by: Clare Keyte, Zsuzsanna Sipos
Art Direction by: Jiri Karasek, Alistair Kay
Music by: Dara Taylor
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for terror, violent content, some strong language, sexual content and partial nudity.
Distributed by: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE)
Release Date: August 26, 2022
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