Three young adults—Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette), and Money (Daniel Zovatto)—survive by robbing wealthy vacationers via a key-making scheme (Alex’s father is a security system installer). Rocky dreams of escaping to California with her younger sister, Diddy, away from her neglectful mother. They receive a tip that a blind Gulf War veteran (Stephen Lang) living alone in the abandoned neighborhood has a hidden $300,000 settlement from the family of a woman his daughter killed in a car accident. They decide to rob him.
Directed by Fede Álvarez (known for the Evil Dead remake), Don't Breathe is a high-concept home invasion thriller that flips the script on the traditional horror dynamic. The story follows three young delinquents from Detroit—Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette), and Money (Daniel Zovatto)—who make a living breaking into homes and stealing valuables. don t breathe movie full
Don’t Breathe was one of the most profitable films of 2016, grossing nearly 16x its budget. They decide to rob him
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One of the most striking elements of the film is its use of sound—or the lack thereof. Because the antagonist relies entirely on his hearing, the protagonists (and the audience) are forced into agonizing silence. The tension is palpable in every scene, making the viewer feel as though even a heavy breath could lead to a character’s demise. Fede Álvarez utilizes long takes and innovative camera work to map out the house, ensuring the audience always knows exactly how trapped the characters are.