Invitation (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 2003, Invitation is a horror film directed by Jeff Burton, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Fifteen years ago, a group of young friends were playing a game of baseball. One of them is called home for dinner and the gang decides to let the creepy neighborhood fat kid join in. The first pitch is slammed over the fence, into the road, and the fat kid excitedly chases the ball. As the group taunts him and his efforts, they don't notice a truck speeding toward him. He is killed on impact. PRESENT DAY- The members of the old gang all receive mysterious invitations to reunite at an old lodge. Thinking one of the group must have some "big announcement", they all arrive at the lodge. What the group learns about the lodge and the real reason why they were "invited", leaves them fighting for their lives.
Who’s in it. Invitation stars Rick Kunzi as Dan Reese, Johanna Lixey as Lexy Carpenter, Bill Vincent as Henry Chambers and Ryann Davey as Melina Duchovny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Invitation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invitation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invitation tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invitation (2003)?
- In US, Invitation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invitation worth watching?
- Invitation holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Invitation?
- Invitation stars Rick Kunzi, Johanna Lixey, Bill Vincent, Ryann Davey and Tommy Strasz.
- When was Invitation released?
- Invitation was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.