Review of The Invitation (2016) by Lauren P — 27 Apr 2016

Great ending. Too bad about the other 1 hour 10 mins..

This review of The Invitation (2016) was written by Lauren P on 27 Apr 2016.

The Invitation has generally received positive reviews.

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The build in intensity is well worth the wait for the crescendo. If you like a bit of a thriller / mystery, this one is well worth a watch…

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