Blink Twice

The cinematic journey begins with Frida (Naomi Ackie), a woman absorbed in her phone, stumbling upon the provocative presence of billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum). Despite being shrouded by controversy following a year of scandalous behavior, Slater hopes to revive his public image and rekindle forgiveness. As Frida and her trusted companion Jess (Alia Shawkat) navigate their roles as cocktail waitresses at Slater's lavish gala event, they find themselves caught in the whirlwind of high-society revelry.

As the evening wears on, Jess cleverly smuggles in a cache of dresses for her and Frida to don, transforming them into unexpected guests amidst the sea of suits. Inadvertently drawing attention to herself, Frida's heel shatters, sending her tumbling into the arms of a waiter. Slater intervenes, effortlessly restoring balance and, with a charming flourish, introduces Frida to his coterie of affluent acquaintances.

As the night reaches its climax, Slater extends an exclusive invitation to Frida and Jess to join him on his private tropical island, where they will rub shoulders with an eclectic mix of friends, including Rich the therapist (Kyle MacLachlan), Vic the photographer (Christian Slater), Cody the private chef (Simon Rex), Tom the DJ (Haley Joel Osment), college graduate Lucas (Levon Hawke), reality TV star Sarah (Adria Arjona) and her beau Cody, party girls Camilla (Liz Caribel) and Heather (Trew Mullen), and Slater's loyal assistant Stacy (Geena Davis). Upon arrival on the island, Stacy confiscates everyone's phones, signaling a departure from the digital world.

Frida retires to her quarters, where she discovers a mysterious bottle of perfume that she liberally applies. A discreet maid (Maria Elena Olivares) whispers an enigmatic phrase - "red rabbit" - in Frida's ear, leaving her with more questions than answers. As the island's denizens congregate by the pool, Frida accompanies Slater on a leisurely tour of the property, where they discuss everything from the snakes that lurk beneath the surface to her own fledgling business in animal-themed nail art.

As the sun dips below the horizon, the group gathers for dinner before surrendering to the intoxicating allure of MDMA-infused droplets. Upon waking up beside Jess in their shared bedchamber, Frida discovers a startling transformation - the red stain that had marred her dress has vanished, leaving behind an air of mystery and intrigue.

As the island's idyllic facade begins to crack, Frida (Frida) finds herself torn between fleeting moments of clarity and an ever-growing sense of unease. Unexplained sensations begin to plague her, like the uninvited dirt under her fingernails or the lingering taste of a mystery substance on her skin. Her interactions with Slater become increasingly unsettling as he "introduces" her to Rich, a man she's convinced she met at the gala just days prior. Meanwhile, Jess (Jess) starts to notice the subtle anomalies that have been hiding in plain sight - like the enigmatic maid tending to the island's slithering inhabitants.

As night falls, the group's revelry takes on a sinister tone. It's during this chaos that Jess screams out in agony as a snake bites her hand, prompting Slater to dispatch the venomous creature with his calm efficiency. As Jess's wound is treated, she confides in Frida about her growing unease, whispering warnings of an insidious presence lurking beneath the island's surface. Before retiring to her quarters, Jess suffers a sudden and inexplicable nosebleed, as if her body was trying to purge itself of some unseen toxin.

The next day, Frida sets out to confront Slater, only to stumble upon the maid once more. This time, she's offered a liquor brewed with the very venom that's been coursing through the island's veins. Though its potency proves overwhelming, Frida can't shake off the feeling that something is amiss. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers a trail of cryptic clues: Sarah's (Sarah) unexplained bruise, Jess's sudden disappearance, and the eerie silence surrounding Camilla (Camilla) and Heather's (Heather) collective memory loss.

It's then that Frida stumbles upon a hidden knife behind her mirror, accompanied by a jarring flashback of Jess's whispered warning to keep it concealed. Convinced that something sinister is at play, Frida turns to Sarah for support, together they uncover the dark truth behind the island's red gift bags and the flower-infused perfumes that have been clouding their memories. As they concoct a plan to reverse the effects, they trick Camilla and Heather into drinking the snake venom liquor, laced with tequila, in a desperate bid to recapture their lost moments of clarity. Stacy (Stacy) eventually joins them, succumbing to the potent elixir as well.

As the evening wears on and revelry reaches a fever pitch, Frida seizes the opportunity to slip unnoticed into Slater's office, her mission to retrieve their phones and gather crucial intel. Meanwhile, Sarah remains vigilant, monitoring the situation from afar and ready to intervene at a moment's notice. Frida's stealthy expedition yields a startling discovery - among Slater's belongings, she stumbles upon snapshots of a previous excursion that eerily echo the events that have transpired. The images awaken a floodgate of memories, and Frida is suddenly transported back to a scene of terror and helplessness as she recalls seeing herself and the other women bound and cowering in fear.

As the truth begins to crystallize, Frida's recall is replete with vivid details: Slater's complicity, Stan's brutality, and the sinister purpose behind the perfume. The revelation sparks a newfound sense of determination within her, and Frida reports back to Sarah, outlining their next moves.

Dinner becomes an impromptu strategy session as the women regroup and devise a plan to reclaim control. In a bid to distract their captors, they launch into a spontaneous dance party, using the chaos to subtly manipulate their surroundings. As memories begin to resurface, Camilla's wrath is sparked by the recollection of Tom's brutal assault, leading her to deliver a fatal blow with a kitchen knife. Heather's recall is similarly traumatic, prompting her to attempt to bludgeon Vic with a chessboard - only to be cut short when Stan intervenes, shooting her in the head.

As the carnage continues to unfold, Frida finds herself face-to-face with an enraged Stacy, who has been awakened to the atrocities she's endured. The two engage in a brutal struggle that culminates in Frida's decisive strike, ending Stacy's reign of terror. Outside, Sarah tracks down Cody, her quarry caught in the woods. A swift and merciless execution ensues.

Meanwhile, Lucas, the lone holdout who has thus far remained aloof from the horrors unfolding around him, begins to remember the unspeakable acts he witnessed. As Frida and Sarah converge on Slater's villa, they're met with a chilling tableau: Camilla, already mortally wounded, lies at Slater's feet, her life force ebbing away. With their tormentor momentarily distracted, Lucas opens the door to greet them - only to be cut down by a hail of gunfire.

As the dust settles, Frida and Sarah stand poised on the threshold of Slater's lair, ready to confront the mastermind behind their ordeal. The outcome hangs precariously in the balance, as the two women steel themselves for a final, brutal reckoning with their tormentor.

As Frida bursts into the opulent villa, a flurry of memories awakens within her. Her recollections are hazy at first, but like a puzzle falling into place, fragments of her past reveal themselves. She recalls being stranded on the island the previous year and her desperate struggle to escape, though the details remained shrouded in mystery until now. The fresh scars on her head serve as a tangible reminder of Slater's brutal treatment: the cruel neglect that left her battered on the rocky outcropping, the callous disregard that led to Vic's devastating injury - the loss of his pinky finger, a haunting testament to Frida's desperation. As she confronts Slater, he becomes increasingly agitated, his vape pen at the ready as he prepares to deliver a fatal blow to Sarah. But Frida is one step ahead; she had secretly spiked his device with the potent flower toxin, rendering him oblivious to the horrors surrounding him. As reality sets in, Slater's panic intensifies, and he frantically knocks over candles, unwittingly igniting the villa's elaborate decorations. Frida seizes the opportunity to drag a disoriented Slater to safety while leaving Vic to meet his tragic fate within the inferno. The camera pans out, revealing an eerie tableau: Frida standing alone amidst the flames, her dazed captive watching in horror as their lavish gathering goes up in smoke.

Later, Frida makes a dazzling entrance at a high-society gala, flanked by Slater - now perpetually compliant under the influence of the flower toxin. Her eyes lock onto Rich once more, his anxiety palpable as he confronts the unsettling truth: her memories are slowly returning, and with them, a sense of familiarity that unnerves him. The evening's festivities take a dramatic turn when the host proudly introduces Frida not only as Slater's wife but also as the CEO of his company - a role she now occupies with an air of confidence and authority.