The Invitation
There is nothing to be afraid of.
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A claustrophobic psychological thriller that builds dread through social discomfort and paranoia, culminating in a revelation of cult manipulation and existential despair.
Will and his new girlfriend Kira are invited to a dinner with old friends at the house of Will’s ex Eden and her new partner David. Although the evening appears to be relaxed, Will soon gets a creeping suspicion that their charming host David is up to something.
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