Blink Twice (2024) Soundtrack

The Blink Twice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) accompanies the 2024 psychological thriller Blink Twice, directed by Zoë Kravitz and starring Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and others. The original score was composed by Chanda Dancy, whose music blends electronic and atmospheric orchestral textures to mirror the tension, mystery, and emotional twists of the film’s narrative. Dancy’s work helps elevate the unsettling mood and psychological depth that drive the story forward.

The soundtrack album was released digitally on August 23, 2024 by Lakeshore Records, featuring 11 original score tracks composed by Dancy, including Lizard Eyes, A Partita, Tag, Remembering, The Pool, Spa Day, The Snake, Koolaid on the Cult Robe, Hide and Seek, Frantic, and Fire. The score’s tense strings, rhythmic motifs, and immersive sounds provide a rich audio backdrop to the film’s psychological thrills and dramatic turns.

In addition to the original score, Blink Twice incorporates a variety of licensed songs in its soundtrack, such as Paid the Cost to Be Boss (The Boss) and People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul by James Brown, Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton, Ain’t Nobody by Rufus and Chaka Khan, Don’t Be Scared by Yoko Ono, and I’m That Girl by *Beyoncé, which help shape specific moments and moods throughout the film.

The soundtrack runs approximately 18 minutes and is available on major digital platforms under the title Blink Twice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), allowing listeners to experience the film’s sonic tension both within and beyond the movie itself.

Summary Overview

Three Key Tracks

“The Boss” – James Brown
This 1973 track from the album Black Caesar plays a vital role in the film, accompanying both the opening and closing scenes. Its energy and rhythm highlight the strength and dynamism of the main character.

“I’m That Girl” – Beyoncé
A track from her album Renaissance, it provides a powerful backdrop to the film’s climactic moments. Its confident and dynamic tone heightens the tension during a crucial scene, making it more dramatic and intense.

“Somebody Made for Me” – Emitt Rhodes
This nostalgic song from 1970 is featured at the beginning when the characters arrive on the island. The melody helps create a soft, anticipatory tone that quickly gives way to the darker events of the story.