The film is inspired by one of the most famous novels of all time.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 26 March) is The Invitation, the horror thriller which was a box office hit upon release in 2022.
The film tells the story of Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel, Game of Thrones), a woman in New York who – having no other known relatives after the death of her mother – decides to take a DNA test.
In the process, she discovers Oliver (Hugh Skinner, Fleabag) – a long-lost cousin she never knew she had.
Oliver winds up inviting Evie to a lavish wedding in the English countryside.
“She’s at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host (Thomas Doherty, Gossip Girl) but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity,” the plot synopsis reads.
Also featuring amongst its cast Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers) and Stephanie Corneliussen (Mr. Robot), we won’t reveal more about The Invitation’s plot except to say that fans of a certain classic novel may pick up some clues early on about what is awaiting Evie in England.
Upon its release in cinemas, the movie made $38 million at the box office on a $10 million budget.
And while the film received mixed reviews from critics, some praised it for its modern take on an old story, its atmosphere and its lead turn from Emmanuel.
The Invitation is airing tonight on Film4 at 9pm. It should also be available to stream on Channel 4’s website after it airs.
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Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:
Moonraker – ITV4 – 9pm
The fourth entry in the James Bond series to star Roger Moore as 007, Moonraker is notable for taking the iconic spy into space.
The Butterfly Effect – Legend Xtra – 9pm
A cult classic sci-fi thriller starring Ashton Kutcher that we’ve highlighted before.
Empire State – Legend – 9pm
This average crime drama follows two childhood friends (Liam Hemsworth and Michael Angarano) who rob an armored car repository and the NYPD officer (Dwayne Johnson) who stands in their way.
The Railway Station Man – BBC Four – 10pm
Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie star in this ’90s drama set in Ireland.
Triple 9 – Legend Xtra – 10.55pm
If you missed this very tense, star-studded heist thriller movie when we recommended it last week, you have another chance to catch it.
Beast – Film4 – 11.10pm
In this acclaimed 2017 psychological thriller, a troubled woman (Jessie Buckley) living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider (Johnny Flynn).
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