The Invitation (2022)

The Invitation is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler. The film stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty. Inspired by the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, the film follows a young woman who, following her mother's death, meets long-lost family members for the first time, only to discover the dark secrets they carry with them.
Originally titled The Bride, the film was produced by Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert's Ghost House Pictures, with Butler writing the script. However, Raimi and Tapert exited due to scheduling conflicts. By 2020, the film's director, producer and new title were announced. Casting occurred from May to October 2021, with filming beginning that September in Budapest.
The Invitation was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the United States on October 25, 2022 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
== Images ==
File:The Invitation 2022 US DVD cover.jpeg
File:The Invitation 2022 US Blu Ray cover.jpeg|US Blu-Ray cover
== Storyline ==
=== Plot ===
A young woman is courted and swept off her feet, only to realise a gothic conspiracy is afoot.
=== Genres ===
* Horror
* Thriller
=== Home Media Rating ===
* PG-13 (US)
== Details ==
=== Countries of origin ===
* United States
* Hungary
=== Category Number ===
* 58264 (US) (DVD)
* 58266 (US) (Blu-Ray)
=== Home Media Release Dates ===
* October 25, 2022 (US) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
== Company Credits ==
=== Production Companies ===
* Screen Gems
* TSG Entertainment II
* Mid Atlantic Films
* Emile Gladstone Productions
=== Distributor ===
* Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2022) (US) (DVD / Blu-Ray)
== Technical Specs ==
=== Aspect Ratio ===
* 1.85:1
== Trivia ==
* This is the first film to use the 2011 Screen Gems on-screen logo with the 2021 Sony Entertainment on-screen logo transitioning into it.
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