Upcoming film ‘Blink Twice’ warns of adult themes and sexual violence
Amazon Studios MGM has released a preview and trigger warning alert ahead of the release of the American film “Blink Twice,” a thriller that marks Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut and is due for release on August 23, 2024.
The warning was shared through a post by X. read, “TRIGGER WARNING: This week, we are proud to finally release ‘Blink Twice’ to audiences in theaters around the world. ‘Blink Twice’ is a psychological thriller about the abuse of power. Although it is a work of fiction, it contains adult themes and depictions of violence, including sexual violence, and may be upsetting or disturbing to some viewers. Please visit BlinkTwiceResources.com for resources to offer support.”
— Amazon MGM Studios (@AmazonMGMStudio) August 21, 2024
The film is rated R for “intense violence, sexual assault, drug use and language throughout,” according to blinktwiceresources.com, an MGM website that also provides information about the RAINN sexual assault hotline and the organization No More. “The film explores themes of sexual violence, power structures and the complex experiences of victims of sexual abuse. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, it is not your fault and you are not alone.”
The film stars Channing Tatum as a mysterious tech mogul who invites cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) and her friend Jess on a private island getaway, but when unusual events occur and Jess goes missing, they need to notify the other island guests.
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The MPA rating does come with trigger warnings, alerting viewers to mature content like language, sounds, nudity, etc. This is especially surprising in the case of “Blink Twice,” a psychological thriller with secret details that were left unclear in Amazon’s materials.
Content advisories and trigger warnings are part of a growing trend in TV and film as production companies try to balance storylines with avoiding traumatization for viewers. Since the release of web series like “Baby Reindeer” and “13 Reasons Why,” directors and creators have placed a premium on providing warnings to avoid traumatizing viewers.
Film critic Owen Gleiberman said: Positive reviews He stars in the upcoming film, “Blink Twice.” Here’s what he had to say in his review: “A post-#MeToo feminist party girl nightmare thriller made with unusual intimacy.”
