Jirocho's New Year 

How powerful can a story be when it is stripped to the bare essentials of just a room, a handful of people and raw human voice?

In a world where we hear ringers and beepers at every corner, technology feels inescapable. This is why technology is often an enemy in Digital J-horrors, like One Missed Call.

The height of subversive horror cinema is Jennifer’s Body. No, I will never budge on that. Yes, Cabin in The Woods is funny, Scream is very well made, and the Scary Movie franchise is …. there. But nothing is quite as satisfying as watching the teenage succubus that is Jennifer Check rip apart boys. In the post #metoo era where the industry is far from changed, watching revenge flicks like these is probably one of the most cathartic experiences due to the slow-moving progress being made.

That gut-wrenching feeling you have while watching it is okay but needed, and you, the viewer, will be okay.

The Invite is witty, dramatic, funny, and probably the best comedy released this year so far.