Death by Invitation
“Between them were a thousand years of witchcraft and an axe!”
Synopsis
A young woman who learns that one of her ancestors had been burned at the stake as a witch decides to exact her revenge on the descendants of the people who had her killed.
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Death by Invitation Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shelby Leverington
Lise
Aaron Phillips
Peter Vroot
Norman Parker
Jake (as Norman Paige)
Bruce Brentlinger
Michael Vroot
Denver John Collins
Roger Vroot
Lesley Knight
Elly Vroot
Sarnell Ogus
Naomi Vroot
Sylvia Pressler
Sara Vroot
Rhonda Russell
Coral Vroot
Robert Hazelton
Judge
Rod Houts
Minister
Jay Lanno
Police Officer
Tom Mahoney
Detective
Andrea Vaucher
Receptionist
Bea Winner
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Friedman
- Original Score
- Sonny Kohl
- Original Title
- Death by Invitation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Kirt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Friedman
Ken Friedman
Sonny Kohl
Alec Hirschfeld
Steve Henry
Leonard Kirtman, Mitchell Block
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Friedman
Director
Ken Friedman
Writer
Steve Henry
Editor
Mitchell Block
Producer
Alec Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Sonny Kohl
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death by Invitation
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What is Death by Invitation about?
A young woman who learns that one of her ancestors had been burned at the stake as a witch decides to exact her revenge on the descendants of the people who had her killed.
Who directed Death by Invitation?
Death by Invitation was directed by Ken Friedman.
Who stars in Death by Invitation?
The principal cast of Death by Invitation includes Shelby Leverington, Aaron Phillips, Norman Parker, Bruce Brentlinger, Denver John Collins.
When was Death by Invitation released and how long is it?
Death by Invitation was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Death by Invitation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death by Invitation was composed by Sonny Kohl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death by Invitation?
Death by Invitation holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).