Product Details

• Actors: Lance Henriksen, Christopher Shyer, Stellina Rusich, Stefanie von Pfetten, David Livingstone
• Directors: Pat Bermel
• Writers: Pat Bermel
• Producers: Pat Bermel, Dan Gibbons, Edward Peghin, Matthew Robert Kelly, Patrick Ramsay
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: December 2, 2003
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000DJYMP
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188,801 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Invitation" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Patient and LISTEN CLOSELY, January 13, 2004

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Shipper - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Invitation (DVD)

I thought that this was going to be some low-budget horror or thriller. It was FAR from it!
The soft intensity of Lance's character Roland and his final message, mesmerized me. In my opinion, it was a humbling and enlightening gift that Roland was trying to share with his friends.

The method of making all the characters realize it, may seem a bit questionable, but STICK WITH IT, Be patient and LISTEN closely to Roland. What he has to say about forgiveness, love and death is worthy information.

One of the weaknesses of the movie: The writers/directors made it too unclear what the situation surrounding the death of apparently a family member, was. The connections were not explained well-enough. I'm still confused about all that.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to nay-sayers, October 30, 2010

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Christina - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Invitation (DVD)

The only negative associated with the film may be that it is put out as horror while it is more of an uplifting film(though at it's times very twisted).
Yes, Lance poisons his friends and things get very odd and at times very twisted but he is trying to help them let go of something terrible they have done or feel they have done wrong - to leave them with a sense of peace and relief - as he felt after ingesting the poison.
Whomever said the acting is not well done is very badly mistaken. Lance's performance and several other actors were wonderful.
I have watched it several times and I recommend the film.

Addendum: It does have a bit of a religious tone to it but coming from a non-religious person, it really makes little difference as to whether the film is enjoyable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie...it is not horror..Stupid cover Picture.., December 24, 2011

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Bruce Joyner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Invitation (DVD)

First of all the movie is not horror...second..the cover picture and font for the title sucks and third you need intelligence to watch this movie... I loved this movie...the acting is very good...The movie is uplifting and i got more from it than time wasted by viewing it. People don't believe everything a film company says about its own movies..It is not Horror..(I am a horror fan and i should know)..Yes, i think people should watch it....It might make a few think about the beauty of our lives and our world ... when the movie is over.

I watched it tonight..the night before Christmas 2011.