The Invitation
A grieving widower returns to his former home for a tense dinner with his ex‑wife and her new husband, forcing him to confront buried trauma while the gathering spirals into a night of volatile secrets and looming danger.
“There is nothing to be afraid of.”
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Will and his new girlfriend, Kira, are invited to a dinner hosted by Will's ex-girlfriend, Eden, and her new partner, David, along with other old friends. While the evening begins in a relaxed manner, Will gradually becomes suspicious that David, the seemingly charming host, may have ulterior motives.
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Edited by Plummy TuckerShot by Bobby ShoreScored by Theodore ShapiroDesigned by Almitra Corey
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2016 · Box office
Produced on a $1.0M budget
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