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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresHorror
Votes8
DirectorKen Friedman
WritersKen Friedman
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDeath by Invitation
About Death by Invitation
A young woman who learns that one of her ancestors had been burned at the stake as a witch decides to exact her revenge on the descendants of the people who had her killed.
Directed by Ken Friedman, Death by Invitation leans on a strong ensemble — Shelby Leverington, Aaron Phillips, Norman Parker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1971.
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