BLINK TWICE FILM REVIEW

Freda, a young woman, scrolling through her phone, casually watching news clips and video interviews about billionaire entrepreneur Slater King. Over the past year, Slater has been embroiled in controversy due to allegations of inappropriate behavior, which led to his public disgrace. Despite the scandal, Slater appears in these clips attempting to rehabilitate his image, expressing a desire for forgiveness and a fresh start

Freda and her best friend, Jess, work as cocktail waitresses and are assigned to an exclusive gala event hosted by Slater’s company. While serving drinks to the wealthy and glamorous attendees, Jess reveals that she has smuggled in elegant dresses for herself and Freda, planning for the two of them to blend in as guests and experience the high-society atmosphere. Hesitant at first, Freda eventually agrees, and the two make their grand entrance disguised as guests.

However, Freda’s glamorous charade takes an awkward turn when one of her high heels snaps, causing her to stumble into a waiter and draw unwanted attention. The commotion catches the eye of Slater himself, who steps in to assist her. With a mix of charm and humor, he breaks off the heel of her other shoe, ensuring she can walk evenly. Slater’s attentiveness surprises Freda, and his smooth charisma quickly puts her at ease. He introduces her to his inner circle of influential and wealthy friends, making her feel unexpectedly included in their world.

As the night winds down, Slater extends an invitation to Freda and Jess to join him and his friends on his private island for an exclusive getaway. Excited by the prospect of adventure and the allure of Slater’s world, the two women accept the invitation. The next morning, they board a luxurious private jet and are flown to the secluded island, where they meet an eclectic group of guests: Rich, a laid-back therapist; Vic, an artsy photographer; Cody, Slater’s personal chef; Tom, an eccentric DJ; Lucas, a recent college graduate; Sarah, a reality TV star who appears to be Cody’s casual girlfriend; and party girls Camila and Heather. Also present is Slater’s no-nonsense personal assistant, Stacy, who enforces a strict no-phone policy, collecting everyone’s devices upon arrival.

After settling into her lavish room, Freda discovers an expensive bottle of perfume waiting for her. Intrigued, she spritzes some on and admires the luxurious surroundings. Suddenly, a maid appears in her room, speaking cryptically. The only words she can seem to say are “Red Rabbit,” leaving Freda puzzled. She brushes off the encounter and decides to join the others.
The group gathers by the pool, enjoying drinks and laughter. Slater takes Freda aside for a private tour of the sprawling property, showcasing its pristine beaches and lush jungle paths. During their conversation, Slater casually mentions that snakes often inhabit the island, and his staff regularly hunts them down for safety. The conversation shifts, and Freda opens up about her side hustle—a small business where she creates nail art inspired by animals. Slater listens intently, continuing to charm her with his disarming demeanor.

As the idyllic vacation progresses, subtle tensions begin to surface among the guests, and Freda starts to sense that the island—and perhaps Slater himself—may harbor darker secrets than anyone is letting on.
Freda and Jess’s time on Slater King’s private island begins to unravel as mysterious events unfold, pushing the glamorous façade of their getaway into a sinister and horrifying reality.

Unease Builds
While wandering the island during the day, Freda and Jess pass by Stacy, Slater’s stern personal assistant, who is carrying numerous red gift bags. The contents remain a mystery, but the ominous sight unsettles Freda. Later that night, the group gathers for dinner under the stars. As part of the revelry, they ingest droplets of MDMA provided by Slater, which heightens their euphoria but also disorients them.

When Freda awakens in her room the next morning, she notices something strange—her dress, which had a red stain the night before, is now spotless. Jess is still asleep beside her, and Freda tries to shrug off her unease. Over the next few days, the group appears to enjoy their stay, lounging by the pool and indulging in the island’s luxuries. However, Freda begins to experience brief, disjointed flashes of memory and wakes up in peculiar circumstances—like finding dirt under her fingernails without any recollection of where it came from.

A Disturbing Pattern
Freda goes to return Slater’s misplaced vape pen and is startled when he introduces her to Rich, the therapist, as if they are meeting for the first time. Freda distinctly remembers meeting him at the gala, but Slater dismisses her concerns. Meanwhile, Jess also begins to notice oddities, including seeing the cryptic maid who spoke to Freda tending to snakes around the property.
During one of the group’s wild parties, Jess screams after a snake bites her hand. Slater intervenes, swiftly killing the snake and having Jess’s wound treated. Shaken, Jess confides in Freda later that night, voicing her growing suspicion that something is deeply wrong on the island. Her fears are exacerbated when she starts to suffer from severe nosebleeds. The next morning, Jess vanishes without a trace.

A Sinister Discovery
Freda searches the property for Jess and encounters the maid again, who cryptically offers her a shot of liquor infused with snake venom. Freda reluctantly drinks it, recoiling at its sharp taste. Soon after, she notices alarming changes: Sarah, the reality TV star, has a mysterious bruise on her arm, and the other guests, like Camila and Heather, seem to have no recollection that Jess was ever part of the group. Even more disturbing, they are now using a lighter that Jess had been sharing with everyone.
Freda races back to her room, where she finds a knife hidden behind the mirror. She experiences a flashback of Jess telling her to conceal the weapon for protection. Growing increasingly alarmed, Freda shares her concerns with Sarah, who reveals she too is beginning to sense that the island isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Together, they investigate the room containing the red gift bags and discover something horrifying—the bags contain bottles of the same perfume Freda had found in her room. They deduce that the perfume is being used to erase their memories. However, they also realize that the snake venom liquor seems to counteract its effects, allowing them to remember fragments of what has happened.

Turning the Tables
Determined to expose the truth, Freda and Sarah trick Camila and Heather into drinking snake venom liquor disguised as tequila shots. The venom begins to affect them, causing them to regain snippets of memory. Stacy inadvertently drinks some as well, as the group parties into the night. Seizing the distraction, Freda sneaks into Slater’s private office, hoping to retrieve the confiscated phones. Sarah stays behind, acting as a lookout.

Inside the office, Freda uncovers a collection of Polaroid snapshots from previous island trips. Horrified, she recognizes herself and the other women, bound and terrified. A sudden nosebleed triggers vivid memories of the atrocities committed: the men, including Slater, Rich, and others, had been sexually assaulting the women during their drugged states, erasing their memories with the perfume. Jess had remembered everything, and when she tried to resist, Slater’s bodyguard, Stan, snapped her neck.
Freda narrowly escapes the office and reports her findings to Sarah. As dinner commences, Freda and Sarah work together to subtly rally the women. They encourage everyone to dance, using the distraction to discuss their next move. Camila and Heather’s memories fully return, triggering violent outbursts. Camila stabs Tom in the neck with a broken glass, killing him instantly, while Heather attempts to bludgeon Vic with a chessboard. Stan intervenes, shooting Heather in the head.

Chaos and Confrontation
The violence spirals out of control as the remaining men capture Camila and bring her to Slater’s villa. Slater ruthlessly kills her by stepping on her neck, silencing her forever. Meanwhile, Freda is ambushed by Stacy, who is furious that Freda has forced her to remember the abuse she suffered. Stacy attacks Freda, but Freda stabs her in the heart in self-defense.
Outside, Sarah corners Cody in the woods and kills him in a fit of rage. Lucas, the youngest of the group and previously uninvolved in the atrocities, begins to recall witnessing the men’s horrific actions. Wracked with guilt, he hesitates to intervene.

A Final Showdown
Freda and Sarah regroup for a final confrontation. As they prepare to expose Slater and the remaining men, Slater launches an attack, determined to silence them. In a climactic struggle, Freda uses the memories she’s regained to turn the tables on him, exposing his crimes and ensuring he can never harm anyone again.
The film ends with Freda and Sarah escaping the island, their fight for justice just beginning as they vow to bring Slater’s empire crashing down.

As the climactic showdown unfolds, Freda and Sarah confront Slater outside his opulent villa. They demand answers and accountability for his horrifying crimes. Lucas, the one man among Slater’s group who began to remember and regret what he witnessed, steps forward to open the door. Tragically, before he can speak, a gunshot rings out—Lucas falls to the ground, killed instantly.

Freda pushes through the chaos, determined to confront Slater once and for all. Inside the villa, she faces him in a brutal fight. Though Slater is physically stronger, Freda’s resolve keeps her going. During the struggle, more suppressed memories come flooding back: Freda had been on the island a year earlier and had barely managed to escape. Slater had tried to kill her then, letting her fall onto a sharp rock that left a deep scar on her head. She also recalls biting off Vic’s pinky during a violent attempt to defend herself. The realization fuels her rage.

As Slater gains the upper hand, he begins to rant, blaming everyone but himself for his downfall. He mocks Freda’s pain, claiming that no one will believe her, and takes a drag from his vape pen. Moments later, he falters, becoming confused and disoriented. Freda reveals her trump card: she had laced his vape pen with the same flower toxin used in the perfume. Now, Slater is unable to piece together what is happening around him.

Slater’s panic mounts as he takes in the scene—the bloodied bodies of his friends scattered throughout the villa. In his frenzy, he stumbles into a table, knocking over a set of lit candles. Flames spread rapidly, consuming the villa. Freda, driven by a mix of vengeance and her lingering humanity, drags Slater’s disoriented body out of the burning house. Vic, left injured and unconscious inside, perishes in the flames.

Outside, Freda collapses, seemingly talking to Sarah about what they’ve endured and their next steps. However, when the camera pans out, it becomes clear that Freda is alone. Sarah is gone, and the only other presence is Slater, unconscious and at her mercy. As the villa burns behind her, Freda watches silently, a mix of grief and satisfaction etched on her face.

A Dark Epilogue
Sometime later, Freda is seen at a glamorous gala event, dressed in a sleek, commanding outfit. She walks confidently alongside Slater, who appears subdued, almost robotic. The truth is chilling—Freda has kept Slater compliant using regular doses of the flower toxin, hidden in his ever-present vape pen. He no longer remembers the atrocities he committed or the empire he once ruled.
As the host of the event introduces Freda, she is declared both Slater’s wife and the new CEO of his company. The audience applauds, oblivious to the dark undercurrents of the moment. Among the crowd, Freda spots Rich, who pales visibly when their eyes meet. It’s clear he recognizes that Freda remembers him and everything he did. His nervousness betrays the fear that Freda’s quiet vengeance is far from over.
The camera lingers on Freda as she smiles faintly—a mix of triumph and menace—before turning her gaze to the future, where she will decide who deserves punishment and who gets to survive her wrath. The screen fades to black, leaving the audience with a sense of both closure and unease.