The Invitation

Will and his girlfriend Kira embark on a trip to Will's former residence in the Hollywood Hills after receiving an unusual invitation from his ex-wife, Eden. This journey marks the beginning of an unsettling reunion filled with haunting memories and unexpected events.

On the way to the party, Will accidentally strikes a coyote with his car. Out of compassion, he uses a tire iron to end the animal's suffering, a decision that foreshadows the darker events of the evening.

Upon arriving at Eden's sprawling home in the canyons of Los Angeles, Will and Kira are greeted by familiar faces from the past, including friends Tommy and Miguel. The atmosphere begins to thicken with tension as they catch up amidst uneasy memories.

The host, Eden, and her new husband, David, welcome Will and Kira alongside other guests. Tensions rise with the mysterious appearance of Sadie, a woman Eden befriended in Mexico, which sets an ominous tone for the reunion.

As the evening progresses, Kira recounts Will's distressing encounter with the coyote, drawing mixed reactions from the gathered friends. This story serves to highlight the differences in how Will and the others perceive grief and compassion.

During the gathering, Will is bombarded with memories and flashbacks of his past with Eden, including her troubling self-destructive behavior. This revelation emphasizes the emotional chasm between Will and Eden, complicating the reunion further.

Pruitt, a new member of Eden's circle, joins the gathering, which only heightens Will's anxiety. He soon begins to suspect that there is more to this gathering than simple reconnection among friends.

David brings up past tragedies, including a home invasion, and locks the guests inside the house. Will's discomfort and paranoia intensify as these revelations take a darker turn, hinting at hidden dangers around them.

Will makes a troubling discovery when he finds unmarked pills in Eden’s room, fueling his growing unease about the intentions of the gathering. This encounter leads him to ponder deeper about the cult-like behavior exhibited by the hosts.

As the night continues, bizarre confessions surface, including a chilling recruitment video that features a suicide demonstration. The atmosphere shifts as Will realizes he may be entangled in a sinister plot regarding the cult known as The Invitation.

Braced by trepidation, Will confronts the group about the absence of Choi, Gina's boyfriend. This pivotal moment shatters the façade of the dinner party, revealing the sinister undertones of their gathering.

Tensions escalate, and the charming dinner transforms into a fight for survival as the cult members reveal their underlying intentions. The night deteriorates, unraveling into chaos, confrontation, and betrayal.

Amidst the chaos, Will and Kira scramble to escape the malicious intentions of Eden and her followers. They navigate through a landscape of violence, desperation, and mounting fear as they uncover the reality of their situation.

As Will fights to protect Kira and themselves, they discover that the red lanterns scattered across the hillside signify a broader conspiracy involving chilling rituals. This revelation shatters Will's grip on reality as he confronts his tragic past.

In the aftermath of the night’s catastrophic events, Will is left to grapple with the shadows of his past and the irrevocably altered reality of the future. His journey of grief has transformed into one of survival, marked by loss and haunting memories.