Don't Breathe

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Don't Breathe

R

2016

1h 28m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim.

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Critics Consensus

Don't Breathe smartly twists its sturdy premise to offer a satisfyingly tense, chilling addition to the home invasion genre that's all the more effective for its simplicity.

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Anupama Chopra

Film Companion

05/18/2020

This film is just what you need to completely take you out of what is happening outside because you literally won't be able to stop watching.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

10/10/2016

2/5

I never feel totally comfortable watching a movie in which the heroine is punched repeatedly in the face, in wide shot, by a muscle-bound psychopath until she blacks out.

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Bruce Diones

The New Yorker

09/26/2016

The suspense is built as carefully as it is in a good John Carpenter movie; Alvarez uses the camera like a stealth weapon, exploring dark corners and hidden areas of the house with devilish glee.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

05/01/2024

5/5

Don’t Breathe is an exemplar of tension and suspense. Its screenplay carefully lays the groundwork, subtly foreshadowing big moments that are skillfully directed by Fede Alvarez.

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

08/07/2023

A Thriller of a generation

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

04/11/2022

2.5/4

Not long after it's over, the previous 90 minutes go from being an impressive exercise in cinematic tension to little more than a technically sound production hanging by the thin threads of a plot-hole-ridden script.

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Brian F.

@FedUpDVDCollector Dec 7

Handicapable blind man. Y’all just break a window and go home. Most believable thing was how long it took the cops to show up.

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Jelisije J

Dec 5

A new original horror movie where 3 young adults make the fatal decision to rob the wrong house with the owner of the house holding a dark secret that leaves them trapped in a literal house of horrors.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 2

Don’t Breathe is an intense thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. The premise—a blind, former military man fending off intruders—creates constant suspense, and the execution is gripping. Dylan Minnette delivers a strong performance, and the cast’s chemistry makes you invested in their fates. The direction is superb, skillfully building tension in every scene, while the screenplay is clever with realistic dialogue and smart twists that keep the story engaging. Cinematography and sound design heighten the suspense, capturing tight spaces and using silence and cues to maximize fear. Every scene builds toward a thrilling climax, making the film both frightening and exhilarating. Don’t Breathe is a masterful blend of psychological horror and action, with strong performances and expertly crafted suspense that make it a standout thriller.

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Xane B.

@xabobinchuck Nov 28

The suspense and tension the whole movie was fantastic

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 20

I remember when this first came out, I was always intrigued by the cover. I mean, just looking at the cover, it could have been anything! Well, it turns out it was about a blind guy who tries to whoop amateur thieves. I don't even want to watch the second one.

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Tony C.

@tcampanaro8 Nov 15

Great cinematography and believable acting. Intense almost the entire time

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - Lights Out

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - Trapped in a Car

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - Rocky's Revenge

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - Robbery Gone Wrong

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - The Secret In the Basement

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - A Fair Exchange

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - A Way Out

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - A Thief's End

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - The Turkey Baster

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Don't Breathe: Official Clip - Blind Man with a Gun

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Synopsis

Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim.

Director: Fede Alvarez
Producer: Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Fede Alvarez
Screenwriter: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues Mendez
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, Ghost House Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Content|Sexual References|Terror|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.2M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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