7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Invitation (2016)
The Invitation (2016)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus is on the psychological horror of a manipulative cult and the protagonist's struggle with grief and paranoia, rather than promoting or critiquing a specific political ideology. Its themes are largely apolitical, exploring universal human vulnerabilities to extreme belief systems.
The movie includes visible diversity within its supporting cast, featuring characters of various racial backgrounds among the dinner party guests. The narrative maintains a neutral stance on traditional identities, with no explicit critique of white or male characters, and DEI themes are not central to the plot.
Secondary
The film includes a gay couple, Tommy and Miguel, whose relationship is presented incidentally. Their presence is normalized, and their character arcs are driven by the horror plot rather than their sexuality. The portrayal avoids strong positive or negative arcs, making the net impact neutral.
The film 'The Invitation' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a psychological thriller about a dinner party, grief, and a cult, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Invitation (2016) is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there are no prior established genders to be swapped.
The Invitation (2016) is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior established race for any character to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.4
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