Blink twiceZoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, audiences search high and low for movies that share some psychological thriller DNA. Co-written by Kravitz and ET Feigenbaum (High fidelity), Blink twice It’s a fairly singular moviegoing experience, though some of its plot points are familiar to the genre it pulls from. In the film, cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Aki) has a seemingly unlikely encounter with billionaire tech mogul Slater King (Channing Tatum), who becomes an advocate for therapy after being “dismissed.” Frida is rightly a “Real casual“Come on, Slater bought a private island too.
when Blink twice The hint boasts plenty As telegraphed as its twists and turns are, the film is a harrowing journey through Frida’s still-unknown trauma. at the same time, Blink twice Features some amazingly funny moments. It’s a disorienting experience that makes terror all the more unsettling at its core. Blink twiceIts divisive ending also plays with audience expectations for the genre, but, from its lurid opening to its bloody ending, Kravitz’s film has some thematic and narrative overlap with other stellar thrillers, mysteries and revenge stories. What makes a great post –Blink twice see
12 Promising Girl (2020)
Directed by Panna Fennell
A fearless revenge thriller, Promising young woman Panna Fennel’s sign (Killing Eve) debut directory. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Casey Thomas, a 30-something med school dropout who goes to bars and pretends to be drunk. If someone tries to take advantage of her while apparently intoxicated, Casey pays them. Haunted by a painful past, Cassie navigates the tightrope between forgiveness and revenge throughout Promising young woman. At the end, Frida’s choice is given Blink twiceAnd through all the trauma he endures, he and Casey feel like kindred spirits.
11 Get Out (2017)
Directed by Jordan Peele
Written and directed by Oscar winner Jordan Peele get out This is yet another directorial debut. The film centers on Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya), a black photographer who moves from New York City to the rural family home of his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams). While there, Rose’s mother, Missy (Catherine Keener), tricks Chris into a hypnotherapy session, sending him to the so-called Drowned Place. – A dark void where no one can hear his screams. This is the beginning of Chris’s worries as he encounters Rose’s hostile family and neighbors, an increasingly unstable environment, and a dark plan filled with dire social criticism.
10 Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
Directed by Olivia Wilde
By Olivia Wilde Don’t worry darling It may not be his directorial debut, but it certainly made a splash when it premiered. Florence Pugh stars as Alice Chambers, a woman who lives in the idyllic Palm Springs-like town of Victory with her seemingly perfect husband, Jack (Harry Styles). A 1950s company town is run by Frank (Chris Pine), a man with cult leader-like charisma and a shady agenda. When the victors all went to work, The women spend their days cooking and waiting for their husbands to return – until Alice begins to suspect that Victory is not what it seems..
9 Fresh (2022)
Directed by Mimi Cave
Mimi Cave’s directorial debut, horror-meets-thriller fresh Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Noah, a young woman who meets the incredibly charismatic Steve (Sebastian Stan) at a grocery store. Tired and frustrated of the endless parade of dating apps in her life, Noah decides to give a run-in a chance and gives Steve her number. Almost immediately, Noah is smitten by the alluring Steve and agrees to go on a spur-of-the-moment romantic getaway. In true thriller fashion, of course, Steve hides a dark agenda that makes Noah regret his impulsive decisions.
8 Midsummer (2019)
Directed by Ari Aster
A24’s cult favorite folk horror film written and directed by Ari Aster mid summer This is another psychological thriller that puts Florence Pugh at its traumatic center. In mid summerPugh plays Dani, a young woman who is still reeling from a tragedy: her entire family died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dani’s boyfriend, Christian (Jack Raynor), is increasingly distant, but doesn’t want to break up with a grieving Dani. in the end, Christian invites Dani to attend a nine-day midsummer festival at his friend Pele’s ancestral home. Even in a drug haze, Dani realizes something is terribly wrong in the isolated commune.
7 Ready or Not (2019)
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Wolpin and Tyler Gillette
A dark comedy-meets-horror film, ready or not Samara Weaving plays Grace, a woman who is involved with the incredibly wealthy Alex Le Domas (Mark O’Brien). On their wedding day, Grace meets Domases and learns of a pact the family’s ancestors made with an entity called Le Bail. In return for the vast Le Domus fortune, Brood must observe a strange tradition Every family member’s wedding day is at midnight. The new addition to the family, in this case Grace, must draw a game card from Le Baile’s puzzle box. When Grace goes undercover, she gets more than she bargained for.
6 The Glass Onion: A Knife Out Mystery (2019)
Directed by Rian Johnson
Sequel to Rian Johnson’s hit murder mystery Knife out, Glass onions Master detective Benoît Blanc (Daniel Craig) finds himself taking on a new case that revolves around the mysterious tech billionaire Miles Bronn (Edward Norton). With Miles’ closest friends, Blanc and other high-profile figures that Miles calls “disruptors”, including Janelle Monae’s Andy Brandt, are invited to Miles’ private island. Playing a murder mystery game in his palace, titled Glass Onion. While Blank immediately solves the mystery of Miles’ murder, an actual murder leads to many of the film’s twists and turns.
Directed by Mark Mild
menuA dark-comedy thriller with a stellar ensemble cast, At the center of a dark conspiracy lies an over-the-top fine-dining establishment. At the start of the film, foodie Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) and his date Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) take a boat to Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant and dining experience located on a private island. Hawthorn is run by recluse celebrity Julian Slovic (Ralph Fiennes), whom Tyler idolizes despite the chef’s surprisingly eclectic menu. An ever-skeptic Margot uncovers an even darker secret at the heart of Julien’s menu.
4 Savage (2022)
Directed by Jack Kreger
Written and directed by Jack Kreger, uncivilized A film full of twists and turns that even the most seasoned genre fans won’t see coming. One night, Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives at a rented house in Detroit to discover that a man, Keith (Bill Skarsgård), is already staying there.. With the accommodation apparently double booked, the two strangers agree to share the house until their departure date. Hard to say much more about it uncivilized Without spoiling it, but, like Blink twiceIt will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats as many twists and turns will unfold.
3 The Invitation (2015)
Directed by Karine Kusama
The horror thriller film is directed by Karine Kusama invitation Take Will (Logan Marshall-Green) and Kira (Emmaatji Korinaldi) to a luxurious Hollywood home owned by Will’s ex-wife, Eden (Tammy Blanchard), and her new husband, David (Michelle Huisman). it appears, Eden and David are throwing a dinner party with other close friends. Will and Eden divorce after the tragic death of their young son, leading Eden to meet David at a grief support group. As the evening goes on, Will begins to notice some strange behavior, particularly on Eden’s part, which leads to more disturbing discoveries.
2 Men (2022)
Directed by Alex Garland
It’s not one though Alex Garland’s best movies, but Still a cool folk horror film that traces many of the same themes Blink twice. In the A24 psychological horror film, Jesse Buckley plays Harper, a widow who goes on vacation to a village. Hoping to navigate the trauma of her husband’s sudden death in the relative peace of the remote home, Harper finds herself increasingly disturbed and tormented by the village’s eccentric men – all of whom are played by Rory Keener. Although original It means butit’s over While it may be a bit difficult to analyze, it’s a cool and worthwhile watch for genre enthusiasts.
1 Funny Games (1997 and 2007)
Directed by Michael Haneke
1997 fun game An Austrian psychological horror-thriller film written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Haneke. — and the 2007 version is Haneke’s English-language remake of his own film. The English-language version, starring Naomi Watts, is a shot-for-shot remake, so it’s hard to recommend one over the other. in both versions fun gameTwo young men hold a family hostage at their vacation home, torturing them with sadistic games. like Blink twice, fun game It imprints itself in the memory of the audience through its exciting and disturbing narrative.
Blink twice Now playing in theaters worldwide.