The Invitation Movie (2022):
The Invitation is an American supernatural horror thriller film inspired by the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The film is written and directed by Jessica M. Thompson, co-written by Blair Butler, and produced by Emile Gladstone. It stars Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden, and Courtney Taylor. 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 Movie Information:
| Movie | The Invitation |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Bride |
| Genre | Horror Thriller |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release date | August 26, 2022 |
| Starring | Nathalie Emmanuel Thomas Doherty Stephanie Corneliussen Alana Boden Courtney Taylor |
| Directed by | Jessica M. Thompson |
| Written by | Blair Butler Jessica M. Thompson |
| Produced by | Emile Gladstone |
| Cinematography by | Autumn Eakin |
| Edited by | Tom Elkins |
| Music by | Dara Taylor |
| Production Companies | Screen Gems Mid Atlantic Films Emile Gladstone Productions |
| Distributors | Sony Pictures Entertainment |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office collection | $19.7 million |
The Invitation Movie Trailer:
The Invitation Movie Storyline (Plot):
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.
The Invitation Movie Cast and Characters:
- Nathalie Emmanuel as Evie
- Thomas Doherty as Walter
- Stephanie Corneliussen as Viktoria
- Alana Boden as Lucy
- Courtney Taylor as Grace
- Hugh Skinner as Oliver
- Sean Pertwee as Mr. Fields
- Virág Bárány as Emmaline
- Scott Alexander Young as Uncle Julius
- Carol Ann Crawford as Mrs. Swift
