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The Reading

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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 08/02/2023
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 02/21/2023
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
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Jannette E @JammiLynn 12h I’m shocked that BET would air this movie. I have never seen so many people who are pathetically clueless. Hide and wait. Hide and run. A home full of items could be used as a weapon. But when they finally fight back they attack with what? Their fists? Wow! Stand at the wall directly where you are yelling and you know the person on the other side of the wall has a gun? I just can’t get past how stupidly walked from room to room hiding in plain site sitting on a bed. Ok. I’ve never left a review before but I just can’t understand how the behavior of these cast members could ever be this way in real life. It was like a game of hide and seek the hiders were all scared infants. See more Jo T @RT06516763 Nov 16 I really enjoyed the movie! Mo'Nique in a different style of acting was intense. All the actor's were intense in their roles. I was yellin...and screamed at the set. I mean it is a movie to watch. Reminds me of the Ole horror movies. Freddy with the long cutting nails..But it was "Emma' coming" for you'...I was surprised all the way until the end. I just knew the friend was gonna make it out as well. The movie really had me on edge; with many twists. I have to watch it again to figure out when was it learnt Emma killed the family.... Jo. Ben.. See more Deontae D @Deontae301 Jun 15 Wow, This movie is pretty good, Monique acting is amazing, She nailed this crazy/psycho role lol See more Rochael R @RT08999084 03/03/2025 It's definitely not a bad movie but, if you're looking for a cliché horror/thriller movie that's very predictable then this is it. Monique's performance was actually pretty good and it's refreshing to see her dive into something outside of the box. See more Read all reviews
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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