TheInvitation is so much more than a Dracula reimagining - it sees an outsider take on the strength to dismantle abusive power systems.
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Invitation .Though The Invitation has its supporters, it would not be unfair to say the film did not receive a celebratory reception upon release. The film did open at number one at the domestic box office, but critiques have generally been mixed, at best. Though reviews have been somewhat unenthusiastic, much praise for Jessica M.
The Invitation Is A Modern Update of Dracula Evie, a ceramics artist, is struggling to make ends meet after the loss of her mother. While catering a corporate event, she receives a DNA testing kit and is surprised when the results reveal she has extended family in England. Evie travels with her newfound cousin, Oliver , to a family wedding at the estate of Walt DeVille .
Evie As An Outsider Whereas Walt is depicted as the leader of his system of power, Evie is, on multiple levels, situated as an outsider. First, Evie is marked as different by her class. Whereas Walt’s cohort is comprised of the unfathomably wealthy, Evie is working class, waitressing to barely make ends meet. When she arrives at Walt’s estate, she quickly empathizes with the working-class grounds staff and attempts to help one of the new maids clean broken kitchenware. Mr.
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