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Blink Twice

Blink Twice is a 2024 American psychological thriller film directed by Zoë Kravitz in her feature directorial debut.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Blink Twice is a 2024 American psychological thriller directed by Zoë Kravitz in her feature debut. It follows a woman who discovers dark secrets after being invited to a billionaire's private island.

What it is

The film stars Naomi Ackie as Frida, a cocktail waitress who is invited to a lavish island getaway by tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum). What starts as a glamorous vacation turns unsettling as Frida notices strange events and begins to question her surroundings.

Key details

Directed by Zoë Kravitz and co-written with E.T. Feigenbaum, the film runs 1 hour 42 minutes. The ensemble cast includes Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

Why it matters

Blink Twice marks Kravitz's first feature as a director, adding to her work as an actress and producer. The psychological thriller explores themes of power and perception, with reviews noting its social commentary.

In short

  • Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut, released in 2024.
  • Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum lead the cast.
  • A psychological thriller set on a billionaire's private island.
  • Runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

Quick questions

What is Blink Twice about?
It follows a woman invited to a billionaire's private island, where the trip turns eerie and she uncovers disturbing truths.
Who directed Blink Twice?
Zoë Kravitz directed the film, making her feature directorial debut.
What genre is Blink Twice?
It is a psychological thriller.

Sources

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14858658/
    Supports: Plot synopsis and general film details, including title and lead characters.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blink_Twice
    Supports: Release year, genre, director, screenplay, and cast list.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/blink-twice/umc.cmc.707bhzcggulg7atol50f11398
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, director, and main cast.
  4. Variety — https://www.variety.com/2024/film/reviews/blink-twice-review-zoe-kravitz-channing-tatum-1236110374/
    Supports: Description of the film as Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut and its broad thematic framing.
  5. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/blink-twice-film-review-2024
    Supports: Premise and critical context for the film.