IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users87%
Director: Fede Álvarez•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Crime
A group of young thieves breaks into the house of a blind man, believing it to be an easy target. However, their plan quickly goes awry when they discover their victim is far from helpless. Trapped inside the dark and dangerous home, they must fight for their lives against a terrifying adversary who knows every inch of his territory.
Don't Breathe was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, tense direction, and effective scares. Critics lauded its originality and Stephen Lang's performance as the menacing blind man, though some found the plot slightly contrived.
A relentlessly tense and suspenseful horror film that cleverly subverts genre tropes.
Stephen Lang delivers a chilling performance as the formidable antagonist.
The film masterfully builds tension through its claustrophobic setting and inventive set pieces.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film for its intense suspense, originality, and surprising twists. Many viewers found it to be a genuinely thrilling and scary experience, with Stephen Lang's performance being a particular highlight. Some minor criticisms include predictability in certain plot points.
Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards.
Director Fede Álvarez wanted to create a film that was scary without relying heavily on jump scares, focusing instead on building sustained dread and suspense through the characters' vulnerability and the terrifying capabilities of the blind antagonist.
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