A gripping psychological thriller is hailed as a “masterpiece” by fans and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The Invitation (2015) tells the story of Will (played by Logan Marshall-Green), who goes to dinner at the home of his ex-wife, Eden (Tammy Blanchard), along with his new girlfriend, Kira (Emayatzy Corinealdi).
Eden and Will split up after a traumatic event, after which she met her new husband, David (Michiel Huisman), at a support group. As the evening progresses, Will becomes suspicious that something sinister is going on, and the party’s guests may be at risk.
The movie, not to be confused with the 2022 horror film of the same name, was written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, and directed by Karyn Kiyoko Kusama, known for the films including Destroyer, and cult classic Jennifer’s Body.
An Audience Reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes called it “a masterful piece of work, showcasing in particular the range of Logan Marshall-Green”.
They said the film “builds with a slow, steady tension that unleashes in ways you can’t possibly see coming”, adding: “I was glued start to finish.”
Another said the film is a “masterpiece, let’s just start with that”. They added that The Invitation “will keep you guessing up until the very end and even then will throw you through more loops”.
“It’s shot so beautifully, perfectly playing with angles and makes you feel unsettled. The music is so on point with gradually building and contributes to the feeling of unease and dread.”
A third said it was excellent, adding “tension builds and builds, and I didn’t guess the climax”. “As for the final scene, wow, truly disturbing,” they said.
A fourth fan said: “Mindbending all the way to the end….especially the end. I was surprised by this one. I’d watch it again with friends.”
The film has a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, which reflects the percentage of approved critics who have given it a positive review.
The film is rated 15 by the British Board of Film Classification and features strong horror, violence, and bloody images, so it may not be for everyone.
The Invitation is streaming on Amazon Prime now.