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Famed for her roles in Divergent and The Batman, Zoë Kravitz marked her directorial debut with Blink Twice. A psychological thriller, the movie stars Channing Tatum as Slater King and Naomi Ackie as Frida in central roles, even as the likes of Alia Shawkat and Simon Rex form part of its larger star cast.
The plot follows Tatum’s character, a tech mogul, meeting Ackie’s cocktail waitress at the former’s fundraiser party. Thereafter, she joins him on a trip to a private island on a promised dream vacation. However, things take a downward spiral soon after initially feeling like a paradise, filled with wild nights and sun-soaked days.
A string of strange events led her to realize that something was not right with the island. A rabbit hole uncovering of the truth while the billionaire showcases his true side then guides the story through suspense, ending in a climactic payoff full of thrilling scares.
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7 movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat like
Blink Twice
Throughout its 102-minute runtime, Blink Twice dives deep into the psychological thriller genre. Playing with the perceptions of reality, hidden secrets, and intense emotional arcs put it forth as an intriguing suspense.
Additionally, its tense atmosphere and uneasy plotlines should keep the audience questioning the unsaid horrors of traveling long after the credits have rolled.
Thus, those who have already caught up with Blink Twice and are on the lookout for similar outings should find these seven recommendations fit for their taste. In no particular order, they are:
- Midsommar
- Fresh
- Men
- The Invisible Man
- Ready or Not
- Get Out
- Don’t Worry Darling
1) Midsommar (2019) - HBO max
Starring Florence Pugh as Dani Ardor, Midsommar has its director, Ari Aster, bring out the chills with a blend of disturbing horror and psychological trauma. Following her sister’s murder-suicide, the protagonist starts a journey to cope and, in the process, heads to a remote Swedish village, accompanied by her boyfriend and his friends.
Landing during the midsummer festival, they set out to explore the local culture and familiarize themselves with the cult. However, strange rituals soon unfold and sinister intentions take over the narrative.
In a thrilling twist, Dani gets involved in one of those rites and goes through a nightmarish experience, while grief, anger, betrayal, and infidelity also come along. Like Blink Twice, Midsommar takes a brutal turn from an idyllic vacation to a chamber of horrors, making way for an eerie setting.
2) Fresh (2022) - Hulu
Daisy Edgar-Jones as Noa and Sebastian Stan as Steve form the main characters for Fresh, which offers a thrilling take on modern dating as well as the dangers behind romantic getaways. Moreover, like Blink Twice, this movie also carries dark revelations that surface right as a perfect vacation seems to be going well.
Frustrated with online dating, Noa meets Steve at a grocery store and they hit it off. Many dates later, Noa agrees to go on a weekend trip away. However, she comes face to face with her new flame’s true nature as a cannibal and his actual intentions of holding her captive for consumption.
Shocked to her core, her story of trying to outsmart Stan’s character and get back to safer grounds leads to nail-biting thrills and suspense.
3) Men (2022) - fubo, HBO max, Paramount+
Blink Twice and Men carry many similarities, especially with their themes. While the former has Tatum’s Slater King exercising manipulation and influence, the latter features a host of characters, each showcasing a differing aspect of toxic masculinity.
Following Jessie Buckley as a young woman named Harper Marlowe during a trip to the remote English countryside, the central plot takes place after her husband’s suicide. Facing emotional abuse all through her married life, she faces unmatched fear with strange occurrences in her new setting.
A screaming figure in the woods and an undressed man watching her, all of whom look alike, all being played by Rory Kinnear. An attack by all of these men and a surreal revelation offer a completely uneasy atmosphere to a shocking story.
4) The Invisible Man (2020) - Apple TV, Prime Video
Along with the psychological suspense thrill of Blink Twice, The Invisible Man follows Elizabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass. Held captive in a violent and controlling relationship with a wealthy optics engineer named Adrian Griffin, she sneaks out.
Things take a turn when, two weeks later, she learns of Adrian’s suicide and his leaving $5 million behind for her. Yet a misfortune unfolds. Strange events and experiences, such as being inexplicably dragged by visibly nothing, lead others to question her sanity.
However, Cecilia remains certain that Adrian is behind it all even as the attacks become deadly with time. Jump scares, moments of thrill, and blurring of real and illusion make this a just-watch for Blink Twice viewers.
5) Ready or Not (2019) - fubo, FX Now
A seemingly happy affair turning sour in the thick of suspense, dark stories, and thrilling twists makes Ready or Not fall along with Blink Twice. Moreover, this 2019 film also carries elements of dark comedy, along with its unpredictable narrative as an added layer.
The plot follows Samara Weaving as Grace, who has just married into the wealthy Le Domas family. All smiles, she enjoys the fun while being informed on her wedding night of a game of hide-and-seek as a family ritual.
Once again, everything feels good so far until the bride realizes that she has to hide to protect herself from being killed by the members as a sacrifice for a benefactor named Le Bail. A sinister play of fate and escape then highlights thrills and chills at every turn.
6) Get Out (2017) - Peacock
Marking the directorial debut of Jordan Peele, Get Out stands apart with an intense and suspenseful atmosphere, blending horror with themes of racism and identity. Additionally, its coat of dark humor over a thrill-filled plot sets up a gripping viewing experience.
The story follows Daniel Kaluuya as Chris Washington, who visits the family estate of his girlfriend, Rose Armitage, played by Allison Williams. Initially nervous about her parents, the boyfriend feels better after receiving a warm welcome. However, as with every other entry on this list, including Blink Twice, it does not last long.
The overly accommodating welcome gives way to disguised hypnosis while Chris learns about strange behaviors in the atmosphere. Sinister motives take center stage, and the character has life at stake even as he tries to escape during an eventful climax.
7) Don’t Worry Darling (2022) - fubo, Paramount+
Set in the 1950s and starring as well as revolving around Florence Pugh as Alice Chambers and Harry Styles as Jack Chambers, this Olivia Wilde directorial carries all the intrigue, thrill, and twists of Blink Twice along with manipulation and horror.
The story has the above-mentioned couple living a perfect life in a small town, with Styles’ character working for a top-secret project and Pugh’s as a housewife, while Chris Pine’s Frank runs the town and promises a utopian lifestyle.
Upon noticing odd behaviors and events in the town, Alice sets on to investigate, eventually entering the secret facility. A dark truth has her confront her husband and reel in shock. The film's climax and ending sees her struggle to escape and gain freedom.
Blink Twice is playing in theaters. As such, those who have already watched it and are left with a thirst for more of those horror-thriller narratives may binge on these seven films.
