Blink Twice
When a tech billionaire, Slater King (Channing Tatum), emerges from a self imposed social media blackout to make an appearance at a fancy soiree fundraiser, he appears smitten with cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie). Before the night is through Frida finds herself invited to vacation and party with Slater and his friends on a private island far from the disturbances of modern life and technology. But, before long odd events seem to have Frida questioning her own reality, what is she forgetting to remember?
Written by Zoë Kravitz and E.T. Feigenbaum and Directed by Zoë Kravitz this psychological thriller/horror makes for a stylized and fun first attempt for Kravitz as a Director. Bringing sharp visuals and punchy sound design to the forefront Kravitz definitely has an eye and ear for the task, but towards act III, her initial efforts seem to make way for a more straightforward and pulpy reveal. Regardless, the ensemble including Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis all bring sufficiently creepy, disturbing, and sometimes laughable performances to this wild romp. With echoes of A Cure for Wellness, and Bodies Bodies Bodies as possible recent shelf mates, it would appear Kravitz and company may be part of a bigger new wave for young cinematic minds and ready to carry the torch. Running one hour and forty three minutes Blink Twice is rated R.