The Invitation

• Horror
• Thriller

Beneath the veneer of an elegant countryside wedding lies a creeping psychological thriller rooted in generational trauma and the insidious return of forgotten family legacies. Invited to reconnect with a newly discovered branch of her family, a woman finds herself navigating a meticulously constructed social environment where ancient rituals and unsettling hospitality mask a terrifying purpose. The film subtly pivots from a tense, character-driven mystery to a gothic horror exploring themes of inherited suffering and the desperate search for belonging, punctuated by unnerving symbolism surrounding artistic creation and consumption. Unlike typical slasher fare, the horror here isn't about jump scares but a slow-burn unraveling of sanity as the protagonist grapples with a horrifying truth about her lineage and the cost of acceptance.