Zoë Kravitz’s new movie has been slapped with a trigger warning.
The Amazon MGM Studios’ “Blink Twice”, is billed as a “psychological thriller about the abuse of power” — posted an alert on its social media accounts Aug. 21 ahead of its theatrical release.
“We are proud to finally share “Blink Twice” with audiences in theaters worldwide this week. While this is a fictionalized movie, it contains mature themes and depictions of violence — including sexual violence. This may be upsetting or triggering for some viewers. For resources that offer support, visit BlinkTwiceResources.com,” read a statement on the film’s social media accounts.
The post comes after the recently released domestic violence drama “It Ends With Us” was slammed by some for not giving audiences an advance warning about its content.
The film starring Blake Lively, and directed by her co-star Justin Baldoni, did include a message in its end credits.
“If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Visit: www.nomore.org for information and support,” it read.
“The film ultimately fails the survivors it is supposed to advocate for,” Bridgette Stumpf, founder and executive director of Network for Victim Recovery of DC, wrote in an essay for The Hollywood Reporter.
It is guilty of “glossing over its domestic violence content in the film’s marketing,” and by “not providing any content warnings prior to the start of the film,” she continued.
“When watching the film in a packed theater with a colleague on opening night, our first reaction as the film ended was disappointment that no resources were immediately offered for survivors as soon as credits rolled. Later, there was an end credits message, though it came after many had left,” she added.
