Invited

Invited starts with Sarah, a busy and disorganized mother, rushing around her cluttered house in an attempt to get everything ready for her daughter's surprise Zoom elopement. As she frantically scrambles to make her way to the designated virtual ceremony, the audience is given a glimpse into the intricate dynamic of the family's relationships. The Zoom call is a surprise for Emily, who is hastily preparing to exchange her vows in a seemingly quaint, albeit slightly awkward, ceremony. However, what initially appears to be a sweet and intimate moment for Emily and her newlywed husband, Alex, is quickly turned on its head as it becomes apparent that the atmosphere of the elopement is being dictated by a group of stoic and menacing men who stand off-camera, lurking in the shadows of the background. As the ceremony progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that Alex is not the innocent man the rest of the family initially thought him to be. Instead, he's revealed to be an integral part of a malevolent Russian cult, whose intentions seem to be far from innocent. This dark truth sets off a chain reaction of shock, fear, and desperation among the family members as they try to navigate the sinister situation they find themselves trapped in. As the initial elation at the thought of Emily's special day gives way to a sense of foreboding and dread, Sarah - along with her daughter and the rest of the Zoom attendees - are faced with an ominous and unsettling reality. The cult members' intentions are far from romantic, and their true intentions are rooted in the darkest of ideologies. In an attempt to escape this precarious predicament, the family starts to frantically discuss potential escape routes and the best course of action. But their efforts only lead to an escalation of the cult's menacing tactics, who begin to close in on the family. Every step they take seems to lead to another obstacle, leaving the family members to question whether they will be able to make it out of this terrifying situation alive. In the heat of the moment, the family members' dynamics come under the spotlight, revealing the intricacies of their relationships and showcasing their various motivations and desires. Emily and her mother - Sarah - are forced to confront certain aspects of their relationship that they may have previously glossed over or avoided discussing. With time running out, Sarah and the rest of the family members must band together to fight for their freedom and their lives. As tensions reach a boiling point, and the cult closes in on their position, the family members must draw on the last vestiges of their strength and resources to outwit the group and find a way out, or risk succumbing to the horrors at play. As the chaos reaches its climax, and the situation becomes increasingly hopeless, Sarah is faced with a heart-wrenching decision that may change the dynamics of her relationship with her daughter for good. In the world of Invited, nothing seems impossible, and the cult's deadly intentions are as inescapable as they are chilling.