#2 · The Essential Thriller Selection
The Invitation
A man attends a dinner hosted by his former partner and slowly becomes convinced that the evening hides a dangerous purpose.
Why it stands out
Why it stands out
A patient dinner-party thriller that weaponizes social discomfort and grief. Karyn Kusama controls what the audience knows until the final release.
Thriller profile
Thriller profile
- Director
- Karyn Kusama
- Release year
- 2015
- Thriller subgenres
- Thriller · Mystery · Drama
- Essential selection position
- #2
- Language edition
- English
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