This article contains discussions of sexual assault.

Spoilers for Blink Twice are ahead!

Summary

• "Red Rabbit" symbolizes Frida's vulnerability and courage against rich white men in Blink Twice.
• The phrase hints at the secret of Frida's forgotten memory of sexual abuse on the island.
• The "Red Rabbit" hint from the maid was her way of fighting back despite her lack of power.

Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice has extremely positive reviews due to its fast pace, impressive concept, important messages about elitism, and sharp script that keeps viewers guessing. Most foreshadowing comes from a tense ambiance, gaps in Frida’s memories, and Jess disappearing.

However, the biggest clue about the island and the movie’s twist comes in the form of two words: “Red Rabbit.” The phrase is uttered repeatedly by a character in Blink Twice appropriately named Badass Maid. Based on her inflection and facial expression when she says it, the phrase feels like a bad omen. When its meaning finally becomes clear, this hint about Frida is deeply significant for the character and Blink Twice's themes.

The Red Rabbit Comments Refer To Frida's Nails From Before Blink Twice

The phrase “Red Rabbit” pops up repeatedly throughout the movie. However, the answers come towards the end of Blink Twice when Frida drinks the snake poison. Her missing memories start hitting her, causing her to eventually realize the horrific sexual abuse she and the other women faced. When searching for clues about their memory loss, she comes across a Polaroid of herself on the island a year earlier with red rabbits painted on her nails.

This seems like a small act of rebellion in Blink Twice by an oppressed woman who cannot stop the rape that’s happening at the hands of rich white men who have unfettered power.

This solves the mystery and explains why the woman gave her the snake poison to begin with. The employee recognized that Frida had forgotten her memories when she hadn’t responded to “Red Rabbit” the first time and wanted her to the horrors from before. This seems like a small act of rebellion in Blink Twice by an oppressed woman who cannot stop the rape that’s happening at the hands of rich white men who have unfettered power. The most she can do is help Frida realize what Slater King and his friends are doing to her.

The Real Meaning Of Blink Twice's Red Rabbit

Frida Is Both Vulnerable And Strong In Blink Twice

While there’s a clear narrative purpose for the red rabbit in Blink Twice, the animal serves as a symbol, too. Rabbits are frequently used to represent vulnerability, innocence, and quick thinking. On the other hand, the color red can represent sacrifice, danger, and courage.

Combining these two things, the red rabbit in Blink Twice represents that she is vulnerable to the danger of the powerful men, but she can also use her quick thinking and courage to fight back against the abuse going on. This is proven true when she tricks the other women characters in Blink Twice into drinking snake poison so that they can the truth about the men on the island.