| The Invitation | |
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| Directed by | Jessica M. Thompson |
| Written by | Blair Butler |
| Produced by | Emile Gladstone |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Autumn Eakin |
| Edited by | Tom Elkins |
| Music by | Dara Taylor |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $38 million |
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.[1]
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 mixed-to-negative reviews, with critics praising Emmanuel's acting but criticizing the story, screenplay, and horror elements. It grossed $38 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.
- ^ Noraas, Dana (July 24, 2022). "'The Invitation': Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far". Collider. Retrieved July 29, 2022.