The Invitation

A man accepts an invitation to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband, years after the tragic death of their son. As the evening progresses, he becomes increasingly convinced that the hosts have sinister intentions for their guests. The tense atmosphere and strange behavior of the other attendees heighten his paranoia, leading to a shocking and violent confrontation.

The Invitation received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its building tension, atmosphere, and Logan Marshall-Green's performance. Critics lauded its slow-burn approach to horror and its examination of grief and paranoia, though some found the pacing deliberately slow.

• Praised for its masterful suspense and palpable sense of dread.

• Logan Marshall-Green's intense performance anchors the film's psychological horror.

• A slow-burn thriller that effectively plays on themes of paranoia and grief.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unnerving atmosphere and suspenseful build-up, finding it to be a thought-provoking and gripping thriller. Some viewers noted that the deliberate pacing might not appeal to everyone.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Director Karyn Kusama initially conceived the idea for the film after attending a party where she felt an uncomfortable social dynamic, which she then explored through a horror lens.