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Invitation to Hell (1984): Cast

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Invitation to Hell is a 1984 horror film directed by Wes Craven, starring Joanna Cassidy as Patricia 'Pat' Winslow, Robert Urich and Soleil Moon Frye. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Invitation to Hell (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Wes Craven
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Invitation to Hell About?

The premise of Invitation to Hell without spoilers.

Matt Winslow, a devoted family man, takes a promising job in Silicon Valley, only to discover his new colleagues are fixated on an enigmatic country club. The club’s charismatic manager, Jessica Jones, exerts a powerful grip over the town, pulling Matt into a nightmarish world where reality and terror blur.

Invitation to Hell Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • villainess
  • she devil
  • secret cult
  • father
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • pool scene
  • swimming pool
  • climbing out of a swimming pool
  • swimsuit
  • white swimsuit
  • spa
  • corporation
+38 more
  • scientist
  • hell
  • country club
  • health club
  • health spa
  • nazi uniform
  • death
  • suburb
  • devil woman
  • satanic cult
  • locked in a closet
  • closet
  • bathrobe
  • initiation
  • disguise
  • halloween costume
  • halloween party
  • halloween
  • police officer
  • office
  • promotion
  • new job
  • 1980s
  • family relationships
  • dog
  • secretary
  • veterinarian
  • knife
  • piano
  • force field
  • the devil
  • power ambition
  • wealth versus love
  • lust for wealth
  • bloody scratch
  • scratch
  • devil worship
  • stuffed animal
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Cast & crew

Invitation to Hell Cast & Characters

Joanna Cassidy leads the cast as Patricia 'Pat' Winslow, with Robert Urich as Matt Winslow and Soleil Moon Frye as Chrissy Winslow. Directed by Wes Craven; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wes Craven

More films directed by Wes Craven, best-rated first: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Red Eye and Paris, je t'aime.

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Cars

Cars in Invitation to Hell

14 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon and the 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.

All 14 cars
  • 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon in Invitation to Hell 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon Main role
  • 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine in Invitation to Hell 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Minor role
  • 1983 Cadillac Seville in Invitation to Hell 1983 Cadillac Seville Minor role
  • 1980 Chevrolet Impala in Invitation to Hell 1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Invitation to Hell Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Wes Craven's Invitation to Hell” and “Convite Para o Inferno”.

Also known as
  • Wes Craven's Invitation to Hell
  • Convite Para o Inferno
  • Πρόσκληση στην Κόλαση
  • Invitation en enfer
  • Exit - Ausgang ins Nichts
  • Invitación al infierno
  • 인비테이션 투 헬
  • 地狱邀请函

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FAQ

Invitation to Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Invitation to Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Invitation to Hell?

Invitation to Hell runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Invitation to Hell released?

Invitation to Hell was released on May 24, 1984.

Who directed Invitation to Hell?

Invitation to Hell was directed by Wes Craven.

More films by Wes Craven

Who is in the cast of Invitation to Hell?

Invitation to Hell stars Joanna Cassidy as Patricia 'Pat' Winslow, Robert Urich as Matt Winslow and Soleil Moon Frye as Chrissy Winslow, among 19 credited actors.

Does Invitation to Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. Invitation to Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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