Don’t Breathe (2016

 

Midweek Must-Watch: Don’t Breathe (2016)

​If you’re looking for a film that will make you forget to inhale for ninety minutes, this is the one, darling. It’s a masterclass in tension, though as you mentioned, it takes a very dark turn that might leave you feeling a bit "naughty" for even watching it.

​The Plot: Why They Went In

​The story follows three Detroit teenagers—Rocky, Alex, and Money—who make a living breaking into wealthy homes. They hear a rumor about a blind Gulf War veteran living in a derelict neighborhood who is sitting on a $300,000 cash settlement he received after his daughter was killed by a wealthy socialite in a car accident.

​Thinking a blind man in an abandoned neighborhood is an "easy mark," they break in. They couldn't have been more wrong. They quickly realize the "victim" is a highly trained, lethally efficient killing machine who knows every inch of his dark house.

​The Breakdown

​The Vibe: Pure, claustrophobic dread. It starts as a heist and turns into a brutal game of cat-and-mouse where the "cat" can’t see you but can hear your heartbeat.

​The "Twist": Just when you think you know who to root for, the basement reveals a secret so stomach-turning it completely flips the script on who the real "monster" is.

​Andrew’s Rating: 6.5/10

​The Cast: Where Have You Seen The