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Emma Leeden details the loss of her family in her new book "Invasion." To generate press, she agrees to a staged reading by Sky Brown in her fortified home. But Sky's spiritual connection is real and evil emerges in a house they can't get out of.
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Lucas Moore JVS Media & Productions/Team JVS Aug 2, 2023
B
It's great to see an actress of Mo'Nique's pedigree have so much fun in a role. It's a slick, by the numbers horror movie with great pacing that makes the movie float by before it overstays its welcome. Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon Dread Central Feb 21, 2023
3/5
It’s a predictable time that refuses to go through any of the more interesting doors it opens. However, it’s also a showcase for Mo’Nique to prove that she’d kill it in this genre. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hope S @RT61718546 1 day ago I thought this would be a dud of a movie at first but…… but this is actually a scary and unsettling movie. I’m really really surprised… I can’t take my eyes off the screen. It has a slow start but I’m genuinely impressed. See more Cody R @Cody_Roulo Sep 9, 2026 You cant go wrong with Monique or Lee Daniels. You wont see the twist coming. Pretty fun thriller. See more Green C @Green242 Sep 9, 2026 Monique is superb, the kids are frustratingly stupid. See more BadOne 9 @RT95896056 Sep 3, 2026 A really good movie. I knew what was about to go down when sky said mommy what you doin then spit out the water. Recommend this movie one of the best horror movies I’ve watched recently. See more Shauna J @RT81927136 Aug 19, 2026 The twist is definitely twisting! Mo'nique and my girl Chasity were phenomenal. I was locked in until the credits rolled. See more michael C. @MichaelC2 Jun 20, 2026 Was entertaining. Mo’Nique kills it in wicked performance. See more Read all reviews
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Courtney Glaude

Director

Mo'Nique

Emma Leeden

Chasity Sereal

Sky Brown

Ian Haywood

Gregory

Denisha Hardeman

Jessie

Sara Alavi

Rachel Gates
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Synopsis Emma Leeden details the loss of her family in her new book "Invasion." To generate press, she agrees to a staged reading by Sky Brown in her fortified home. But Sky's spiritual connection is real and evil emerges in a house they can't get out of.
Director
Courtney Glaude
Producer
Brandon Bond, Jeremy Green, Courtney Glaude
Screenwriter
Courtney Glaude
Production Co
Courtney Glaude, AWW Entertainment
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m
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