---
title: "The Invitation"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-invitation-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 306947
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Invitation (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-invitation-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Invitation is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Thriller, Horror. Produced and broadcast by XYZ Films, Gamechanger Films, Lege Artis. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dinner reunion turns unsettling as old secrets surface"

### Why Watch
- Tense atmosphere builds throughout the dinner
- Compact 1h 40m runtime keeps the story focused

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is not rated, which may affect viewer expectations
- Tone & Suitability: The movie contains suspenseful and unsettling horror elements, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, horror, slow-burn, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-invitation-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Karyn Kusama
- **Networks / Studios**: XYZ Films, Gamechanger Films, Lege Artis

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Logan Marshall-Green** as *Will*
- **Tammy Blanchard** as *Eden*
- **Emayatzy Corinealdi** as *Kira*
- **Michiel Huisman** as *David*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *Pruitt*
- **Lindsay Burdge** as *Sadie*
- **Mike Doyle** as *Tommy*
- **Jay Larson** as *Ben*
- **Michelle Krusiec** as *Gina*
- **Karl Yune** as *Choi*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of The Invitation?
Will and his new girlfriend Kira attend a dinner at the home of Will’s ex, Eden, and her partner David, where suspicion begins to rise.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller and horror film.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

### Q: When was The Invitation released in the United States?
It was released on April 8, 2016.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film is listed as Not Rated (NR).

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Invitation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/306947)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*