Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for a new gothic horror movie titled The invitationwhich is vaguely inspired Bram Stoker’S Dracula and given a modern twist. The film was originally titled The brideand stars game of Thrones And Fast & Furious alum Natalia Emanuele like Evie.
After the death of her mother and the absence of other known relatives, “Evie takes a DNA test … and discovers a long-missing cousin she didn’t know she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside , initially seduced by the sexy aristocrat host, but is soon thrown into a survival nightmare as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history and the disturbing intentions behind their sinful generosity. “
In an interview with IGN, Emmanuel spoke about the film saying: “[Evie] he doesn’t really feel like he has anyone. And so when this kind of random lost cousin comes into her life after taking a DNA test for fun, just to be silly or just for the fun of it, it really draws her in because she’s a craving for family and again. a support network. She is drawn into this family with very high expectations, in a way. And yes, as you say, be careful what you want because they are not exactly what she thought they were and would be.
According to Emmanuel, the film explores “being in a space where you are a minority, all these people are very rich, white aristocracy. And Evie is a financially struggling person, she is not from a super rich family, she is a black woman, He comes from such a different space. And so he’s already kind of on high alert, because he’s already at some kind of disadvantage in every possible way. But what they probably didn’t count on was how clever and experienced and how strong he was. inside her “.
The film is directed by Jessica M. Thompson with a script from Blair butler. He is also the protagonist Thomas Doherty like Walter, Hugh Skinner like Oliver, Stephanie Corneliussen like Vittoria, Alana Boden like Lucia, and Courtney Taylor like Grace.
If this first film is successful, the plan is to launch a franchise. The invitation will be released in theaters on August 26th. Watch the trailer and tell us what you think!
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
