Thriller/Suspense movie released in theaters Aug 23, 2024, currently available on Prime
Blink Twice is an American psychological thriller directed and produced by Zoe Kravitz as she makes her first directorial debut to the world. The movie was released in the United States on August 23rd, 2024, and currently available on Prime. The plot of this movie revolves around a group of individuals from different backgrounds and socioeconomic backgrounds who are invited to this private island that is owned by a billionaire tech mogul, Slater King, played by Channing Tatum.
Frida, a struggling cocktail waitress, works an exclusive event with her best friend Jess; while working the event, Frida meets Slater King, who has recently resigned as CEO from his company due to undetermined past behaviors. Thereafter, he invites both to his private island. Immediately upon arrival, Slater’s assistant Stacy takes away their phones. Shortly thereafter, the two are introduce to the other guests Slater’s friends and business partners. During their stay, they receive a red gift bag that contains a bottle of perfume made from a flower that is native to the island.
Frida and Jess began to experience odd occurrences throughout their stay, and Jess begins to experience memory loss, and a maid appears to recognize Frida as “Red Rabbit”. Ultimately, what started out as a lavish fun getaway quickly turns into a catastrophic experience filled with psychological abuse & manipulation, devious violence, in addition to an abundance filled of dark morbid/satire.
Zoe Kravitz directorial debut of her first psychological thriller did not disappoint. She was able to balance both dark comedy and satire with a well-rounded cast, delivering solid sarcastic dialogues, visuals, and style, and simplistic plot. This was a good movie for what it was, good character development, story telling within the first hour, giving you a chance to really connect with the characters. However, we’ve seen the same carbon-copy interchangeable stories like this one for decades & counting, each with a slight narrative distinction, think back to more recent comparison movie, “The Menu.”
I enjoyed the movie and can appreciate it for what it was as long as you don’t go into it with high expectations.
