Blink Twice is a 2024 American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Zoë Kravitz (in her directorial debut) from a script she wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum. The film stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum (who also produced), Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, Geena Davis, and Alia Shawkat.
The film follows a group of people invited to the private island of a billionaire tech mogul as something strange happens with the attendees.
Why Blink Twice Is Rated R?
Blink Twice is rated R for strong violent content, sexual assault, drug use, and language throughout, and some sexual references. Here is a detailed content guide to know if Blink Twice is suitable for your kids or not.
Language
The film contains frequent use of strong language, including multiple uses of the “f-word,” “s-word,” and “b-word,” as well as other profanities. This intense language is present throughout the movie, often during moments of high tension and distress.
The film contains frequent use of strong language, including multiple uses of the “f-word” and other profanities. This intense language is present throughout the movie, often during moments of high tension and distress.
Sexual Content
The movie includes highly disturbing and graphic depictions of sexual assault. Flashbacks reveal both explicit and implied scenes of forced bondage, sexual violence, and the severe trauma experienced by the victims, providing a deeply unsettling portrayal of their experiences. These sequences are extremely upsetting, especially for viewers sensitive to themes of sexual violence. There are also brief moments of sexual references and innuendo.
Violence
The film contains intense and graphic violence, particularly in its final 30 minutes, including acts of murder, assault, and self-defense:
- A man is shot in the head and killed.
- A woman is bitten by a snake.
- A man is stabbed in the hand with a corkscrew.
- Flashbacks reveal extremely disturbing scenes of women being tied up, assaulted, and killed. One victim is murdered by having her neck snapped.
- A woman fatally stabs another woman during a bathroom fight.
- A man is beaten to death with a rock (off-screen but with visible blood splatter).
- A woman stabs a man repeatedly in the face, neck, and chest in a fit of rage.
- During another assault, a woman bites off her attacker’s finger.
- A man is hit over the head with a wine bottle and beaten with a chessboard.
- Several characters are killed in violent ways, including by suffocation and stabbing.
- There are additional scenes of characters threatening others with knives and being injured in fights.
Substance Use
Drug use is a central element of the story. Characters are shown consuming various substances throughout the film, including alcohol, marijuana, and hallucinogenic drugs. They also take a drug described as MDMA (ecstasy), which causes hallucinations and memory loss. Drug use is a central element of the story, though the film does not glamorize substance use; instead, it highlights the dangerous and often harmful consequences of drug consumption. are shown consuming various substances throughout the film, including alcohol, marijuana, and hallucinogenic drugs. They also take a drug described as MDMA (ecstasy), which causes hallucinations and memory loss.
Is It Suitable for Teens?
“Blink Twice” is not suitable for children or younger teens. The combination of graphic violence, explicit sexual assault, strong language, and drug use makes this film appropriate only for mature audiences. The intense themes and disturbing scenes may also be triggering for survivors of trauma or sexual violence. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
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FAQs-
Q: Why is Blink Twice rated R? “
A: Blink Twice is rated R due to its intense violence, graphic depictions of sexual assault, frequent strong language, and substance use, including drug consumption and alcohol abuse.
Q: Does Blink Twice contain graphic scenes of violence?
A: Yes, the movie includes graphic and disturbing scenes of violence, such as stabbings, beatings, and implied murders. The violence escalates significantly in the final 30 minutes.
Q: Are there any disturbing themes in Blink Twice film?
A: Blink Twice addresses disturbing themes, including sexual violence and its traumatic aftermath. These scenes are shown in flashbacks and may be particularly distressing for viewers who have experienced similar trauma.
Q: Is Blink Twice suitable for teenagers?
A: Due to its mature themes, graphic content, and intense violence, Blink Twice is not recommended for viewers under 17. Parents are advised to consider these factors when deciding if it’s appropriate for their teenagers.