The Invitation (2016)
A man's dinner party dread slowly tightens into a terrifying grip as old friends reveal new, dark intentions.
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.
How intense is The Invitation?
The Invitation is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What The Invitation feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Invitation
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Invitation for you?
Is The Invitation scary?
Yes, properly. The Invitation is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Invitation gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Invitation sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Invitation?
The Invitation runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Invitation?
The Invitation is streaming on Peacock, Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home (free).
Does The Invitation have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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