The Invitation (2003 film)

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The Invitation
Directed byPat Bermel
Screenplay byPat Bermel
Neil Bermel
Produced byPat Bermel
Neil Bermel
Starring Lance Henriksen
Christopher Shyer
Stellina Rusich
CinematographyBarry Donlevy
Edited byDona Noga
Music by Michael Richard Plowman
Production
company
Stage 18 Pictures
Distributed byECG Worldwide Entertainment
Release date
  • February 24, 2003 (2003-02-24)
United States (AFM premiere)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The Invitation is a thriller and horror film released on February 24, 2003. It is rated R and runs approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. [1] The movie was written and directed by Pat Bermel [2] and stars Lance Henriksen, Christopher Shyer, Stellina Rusich, Stefanie von Pfetten, David Livingstone, Douglas O'Keeffe, Sarah-Jane Redmond, and Lideo Baldeon. [1] [3]

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Plot summary

Famous author Roland Levy holds a dinner party for his six closest friends on a private island, where he deliberately poisons them by lacing their food with it. To receive the antidote, they must reveal their darkest secrets or take them to the grave. [1] [2] [4]

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