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American film/TV studios seem to be incapable of making subtle horror any more, the kind that's actually scary and draws you in. This was over the top and childish right from the start and lacks all the endearing qualities of the 90s mini series. Very much B movie horror without any charm.

"Blink Twice" is a film built on some heavy and disturbing issues. However, framing the movie as an action comedy, with its goofy acting, Arnie-style quips and cheesy one-liners, it comes across as a light-hearted parody of the Epstein Island scandal and the horrors of global sex trafficking. This tonal mismatch not only fails to treat the topic with due respect but risks trivializing real-world tragedies. While dark comedy can be a powerful tool for social commentary, "Blink Twice" crosses the line into tastelessness. Its flippant treatment of abuse, especially considering its claim of being inspired by true events, comes across as naïve if not borderline exploitative.

Such a silly film! The premise is almost as ridiculous as its characters. The plot has countless holes and is contrived and predictable from start to finish. I suspect it was written by an early version of an AI chatbot or someone very immature who has very little experience of society and human behaviour...and writing.

Beautiful environments, but rather boring. Feels like a chore to get through and the clichéd mind palace is always going to be a drag.