Inviting the Demons

A group of friends on a camping trip discover an ancient book and unwittingly unleash a malevolent entity. As supernatural occurrences escalate and their grip on reality weakens, they must find a way to survive the night and banish the demonic force before it consumes them all.

Inviting the Demons received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its low budget and derivative plot. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the film's atmosphere and commitment to practical effects, while others found it to be slow-paced and predictable.

• Praise for its atmospheric tension and a few effective jump scares.

• Criticism for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Noted as a low-budget horror film that struggles to stand out.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Inviting the Demons, making it difficult to ascertain a consistent like or dislike. Those who have commented generally found it to be a serviceable, albeit unmemorable, entry into the found-footage horror subgenre.

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew also serving multiple roles, including director Ben Franklin who also stars in and wrote the film.