A Deadly Invitation (2023) ‘Netflix’ Movie Ending Explained: Who was Olivia's killer?

Directed by Jose Manuel Cravioto, “Deadly Invitation” is a 2023 murder mystery starring the likes of Maribel Verd, Regina Blandon, Pedro Damian, Stephanie Cayo, Helena Rojo, Tavira, Manolo Cardona, Santiago, Pernas, Mariana Cabrera and Aarón Diáz. The movie kicks off with a narration delivered by a woman with an eccentric sense of humor, playfully warning the audience not to blink or they might miss the scandalous scoop of the century!

The plot revolves around Olivia (Maribel Vedu), a mastermind of mischief who sends out invitations to a motley crew of people with whom she shares delightfully complicated and occasionally eyebrow-raising relationships. Will this invitation lead to an uproarious party filled with laughter, love, and a splash of glitter, or will it be a total calamity?

Deadly Invitation (2023) ‘Netflix’ Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

Olivia, Agatha’s (Regina Blandon) half-sister, sends her a mysterious invitation, and Agatha accepts, setting off for Los Cabos, Mexico. Agatha was meeting her sister for the first time since Elisa’s death. Therein, she encounters Carlos (Pedro Damian), Cary (Monalo Cardona), Sonia (Stephanie Cayo), Naram (Aaron Diaz), and Figue (Jose Maria de Tavira), who have all been summoned to this mysterious gathering but have no idea why. As the story takes flight, Olivia makes a striking entry on a yacht. Still, rather than extending a friendly greeting, she accuses everyone there of harboring menacing intentions toward one another.

When Olivia discloses the clause that stipulates Agatha will inherit her entire estate if anything unfortunate befalls her, concerns are aroused, particularly pointing to her ex-husband Carlos as a potential threat. Olivia also hints at Sonia’s possible motives, involving a past romantic rivalry with Carlos. Cary’s financial indebtedness to Carlos and Olivia’s unsuccessful attempt to uncover Dr. Figue’s secrets at Carlos’ hospital further sow seeds of distrust.

This unsettling revelation sets a tense tone as the group tries to settle in aboard the yacht. As the evening progresses, Agatha and Olivia share their old stories, including one where Agatha caught her smoking. Following their heart-to-heart banter, Agatha steps outside for a cigarette and inadvertently overhears a conversation between Carlos and Sonia. However, she’s unable to glean anything and leaves to avoid getting caught.

Is Olivia Dead?

A deafening noise pierces the night, and the group is confronted with the lifeless body of Olivia, sprawled at the base of a towering railing. Stranded in the middle of the ocean, contacting the authorities becomes a confounding challenge. As a result, the group decides to return to the villa. As they carry Olivia’s body back, they soon realize they’re sequestered from the outside world due to a malfunctioning cell tower, leaving them limited to the villa until the investigation is concluded. During her conversation with the Lieutenant, Agatha reveals that Olivia warned her about someone’s death. Tension escalates when Naram is shot in the arm. Agatha’s persistent investigation leads her to discover a hidden tunnel hidden within Naram and Sonia’s chamber.

Unaware of the hidden nooks within the villa, Carlos misses the multiple hidden passages. On the other hand, Agatha takes a plunge into one of these secret pathways to dig deeper into the gunshot incident. Agatha stumbles upon another door stocked inside, and just as she contemplates moving forward, Jullian, seeking to crack the case for a job opportunity, steps in, requesting her assistance.

Impressed by Agatha’s background in podcasting and crime sleuthing, he requests her to lead the investigation. Clasping her podcasting skills and love for solving mysteries, Agatha began peeling back the layers of the guests’ lives, gradually exposing their well-guarded secrets. She also assures Julian that if they crack the case, she’ll feature him on her podcast.

Who is Renata Godoy?

A Still from A Deadly Invitation (2023).

Agatha took it upon herself to crack Elisa’s death. Surprisingly, it came to light that Elisa was not Carlos and Olivia’s biological child; she was born to Renata Godoy, a young woman who tragically took her own life after losing her child. Shockingly, Naram’s sister, Ramiro Manuel Godoy, was revealed to be Renata Godoy. Because of the resemblance between Elisa and his late sister Renata, Naram realized that Elisa was, in fact, his niece, and she was alive all along.

He used to believe that Olivia had taken Elisa from Renata following her death. In his quest for vengeance, Naram befriended Sonia, who shared his disdain for Olivia and joined him in his plan to seek retribution. When cornered, Olivia confessed that she believed Elisa to be an orphan and that the adoption was a standard one. Thus, she decided to investigate further and joined forces with Naram and Sonia.

A Deadly Invitation (2023) ‘Netflix’ Movie Ending Explained:

Who was Olivia’s killer?

Towards the end of “A Deadly Invitation,” the mystery of Olivia’s death remains unsolved, leaving the possibility that Olivia herself could be behind everything. Cristina believes Olivia killed herself because of her incurable cancer, which is true as Agatha witnessed Olivia on the yacht wearing a wig while being attended to by Figue. Conversely, Carlos could have easily disproved any allegations if Olivia had exposed his business to the police. Hence, Olivia chose not to implicate him and orchestrated the entire plan.

However, there’s something else that needs Agatha’s attention. According to Olivia’s autopsy report, she overdosed on morphine. Figue was in possession of a substantial amount of morphine and admitted to administering it to Olivia. Olivia had previously helped Figue avoid a career-ending situation, and that night on the Yatch, she called in that favor. Figue was involved in this scheme and was present when Olivia passed away. However, he wasn’t a killer; he was just doing what Olivia wanted, to free herself from her pain.

The movie manages to strike a delicate balance between being enjoyable and carrying the weight of sorrow at its core while navigating a delightfully convoluted plot. Infused with a generous dose of humor and unexpected twists, the story, despite its somber undertones, successfully delivers a strong social message. In hindsight, the plot had the potential to become something better, but it failed.

A Deadly Invitation (2023) ‘Netflix’ Movie Ending Explained: Who was Olivia’s killer?