Since the revelation of Epstein's Island, Diddy's oily parties, and other alleged billionaire-owned islands, I wasn’t prepared to see a distorted, fictional—yet possibly non-fictional—depiction of what could actually be happening around the world. When I saw the movie titled Blink Twice streaming on Amazon Prime, I assumed it would be a funny horror film, given that Channing Tatum was involved. However, it was quite the opposite.
In the first scene, we are introduced to the underdog, cocktail waitress, Frida (played by Naomi Ackie), who is infatuated with the infamous billionaire Slater King (played by Channing Tatum) at his annual event. To avoid spoilers, I’ll refrain from explaining the full significance of this opening scene, but as you watch, its importance becomes clear.
Moving forward, Slater woos Frida and her friend Jess (played by Alia Shawkat) to his island. While the guests in the film seemed mesmerized by the experience, I found it unsettling from the start. For one, everyone was gifted identical outfits and directed to a poolside gathering. The eerily cheerful guests asked no questions—even when it was apparent that the island had a vast collection of pre-sized clothing ready for them. No one had access to their phones, and their days consisted of drinking and drug-induced leisure. At night, they gathered for dinner. Everything seemed like paradise—until the women woke up the next morning with no memory of the previous night, covered in unexplained cuts and bruises.
Fast-forward to one particular night when Jess was bitten by a mysterious snake. Though the venom turned out to be more helpful than harmful, this wasn’t immediately apparent. After she was bitten, Jess disappeared. Out of all of the group of guests on the island, only Frida noticed her friend was missing. Even more disturbing, the other guests had no recollection of Jess ever being there, even though they were passing her lighter around since she arrived on the island. As Frida became more aware of the island’s sinister nature, another guest, Sarah (played by Adria Arjona), a reality TV star, also began to sense something was off. I debated whether I should reveal what they ultimately discovered, but I think that would spoil the entire experience. Let’s just say that when the women snapped out of their daze, they did what all bad bitches do—they slaughtered the opposition. The film concluded with an ironic twist, flipping the power dynamics in an unexpected way.
My Two Cents
This movie was deeply unsettling because people go missing every day without a trace. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUS) database, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, over 600,000 people disappear annually. Approximately 4,400 unidentified bodies are recovered each year. Nationwide, there are roughly 6.5 missing persons per 100,000 people. (Source: World Population Review).
Additionally, according to the United Nations' Charity Organization for Children, nearly 20,000 children worldwide were identified as trafficking victims in 2020. However, due to significant challenges in detection and reporting, the actual number is likely much higher.
Although conspiracies about people disappearing on cruises, yacht parties, islands, or even underground have circulated for years, these theories felt much closer to reality when Epstein’s victims began speaking out. Blink Twice portrays victims turning into victors, reclaiming their power and shifting the narrative.
If the film’s purpose was to highlight real-world atrocities and emphasize the importance of accountability, then it succeeded. One of the writers, Zoë Kravitz, stated in an interview with Film Independent:
“We witness so many things, and we decide when to look away and when to witness them. I just wish people would pay more attention, take accountability, and I hope [this movie] creates compassion.”
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