Dont Breathe

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  • 2016


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88 % Certified-fresh
$ 157 Million
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Positive Reviews 180
Negative reviews 44
Average Rating 3.5/5
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4.5
The script itself isnt perfect, but the way that the filmmakers manipulate its confined location and unique camerawork rises above that. Loud and Clear Reviews
2.0
But is Dont Breathe about anything, beyond its unrelenting thrills Av Club
4.0
With its deceptively simple premise, Dont Breathe is an exercise in misdirection and cinematic sleight of hand. Den Of Geek
1.5
Alvarezs style of direction all saturated colours and deep shadows doesnt exactly push back genre boundaries, but hes very good at building up suspens .. Den Of Geek
4.5
With its deceptively simple premise, Dont Breathe is an exercise in misdirection and cinematic sleight of hand. Den Of Geek
2.0
The result is thought provoking but rather lacking in the second by second scares genre fans tend to expect. EW
3.8
For long passages, the movie plays out in real time, and Alvarez and his team have a remarkable sense of film geography, established in a beautiful un .. Rogerebert
3.0
A bit more thought could have made this a suspense classic, but at least its nearly there. Common Sense Media
2.0
Though the minuscule plot never reaches the heights of the Rube Goldberg like mayhem, it hardly gets in the way of the thrills. Indie Wire
4.5
The movies grotesque twists may illicit more groans than gasps, but its slight sense of humor betrays a winking self awareness. Indie Wire
3.5
Given the somewhat uninspiring moniker Dont Breathe just before its SXSW premiere, the hitherto untitled pic is a muscular exercise in brutal, relentl .. Variety
3.5
Tension is hard to come by, but Dont Breathe has plenty to spare. We Got This Covered
1.5
After all, Nordstrom didnt have many redeeming qualities in the first entry, so turning him into a full fledged hero doesnt make a great deal of sense .. We Got This Covered
4.5
More methodical than innovative, Dont Breathe is nevertheless an effective suspenser. Austin Chronicle
3.0
As this grungy, violent thriller proves, old school suspense (with a minimum of yapping) never goes out of style. Time Out
2.0
A grimly efficient but somewhat depressing horror picture pits a trio of housebreaking youngsters against a blind war veteran. The Guardian
4.0
Alvarez doesnt rely on jump scares; its the slow roll of dread that works far better. The Guardian
3.1
Dont Breathes sustainment of its corkscrew tension is so elegant and methodical as to feel dance like.
3.1
Unfortunately, the films visuals are less effective in poorly choreographed fight scenes which may give viewers a blind mans perspective but weakens t ..
4.0
As for the rest of the movie, imagine a twisted version of Panic Room (where Jodie Foster rocked) and a very scary home invasion story where its no bi .. ETimes (TOI)
2.5
On the surface, it seems like Dont Breathe would be a perfect premise for a suspense film. Collider
4.5
Dont Breathe is a masterful combination of suspense and violence thatll have you squirming in your seat and enjoying every minute of it. Collider
1.5
And yet in Alvarez hands, hes not particularly interested in building suspense. Collider
4.5
If youve seen Alvarezs Evil Dead remake, its probably no surprise that the director doesnt hold back. Collider
3.5
I felt Id already had my shitty multiplex horror experience and didnt need to stick around for the main feature.Im glad I stayed, though not because D .. Vulture
3.5
It should fare well at the multiplex, where its appeal isnt limited to buffs who make horror films their bread and butter. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
A home invasion thriller, Dont Breathe is an economical narrative that makes the most of its claustrophobic, almost all in one location shooting to he ..
2.5
And it will probably please fans of this simple genre with its solid suspense, murky lighting and gotcha! scares. The New York Times
3.8
If not, Dont Breathe wont be a very satisfying meal.Modern horror moviegoers are by and large immune to bush league attempts at getting under the skin .. Paste Magazine
1.5
She doesnt rob for profit or need; she is stealing money thats just sitting in a safe to save her life and that of her sister. Rogerebert
2.0
This simple but engrossing premise propels Evil Dead director Fede Alvarezs brutal new horror thriller Dont Breathe, one of the most twisted movies yo .. IGN
3.0
Plot and character quibbles aside, theres doubting Alvrarezs taste for horror. But, while you might hold your breath while watching, Dont Breathe prob .. Telegraph
3.5
The violence here is far more graphic and relentless, the moral stakes a bit trickier to parse.
3.8
Its best to accept Dont Breathe as simply a piece of lowdown fun connoisseurs of creepy and sometimes brutal chills will have a good time. San Francisco Chronicle
4.3
This unpredictability is what keeps the film moving, and what will ultimately make it so re watchable. The Young Folks
4.5
Alvarez doesnt simply rely on one gimmick to do this, constantly flipping the script and changing the dynamics of the scares. The Young Folks
4.0
An intense, streamlined exercise in gruesome thrills, with a tiny glimmer of social context (its all about the economy) which doesnt take away from th ..
4.0
The film is a taut, visceral thriller that offers unrelenting tension and a wide array of scares. Cinema Blend
4.0
Once the group breaks into the house, they learn the hard way that the old blind man (Stephen Lang) is not completely defenseless. Ny Daily News
4.5
Fede Alvarez has proven to be a talented and exciting new vision in horror. JoBlo
3.5
Dont Breathe cuts a fresh path, providing thrill seeking moviegoers and horror die hards with an inventive as well as terrifying movie experience. Screen Rant
4.4
Though a lot of the terror is right in front of us and the three wide eyed intruders, a wicked gross out scene near the end is something no one sees c .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
One of the most suspenseful, terrifying, and devilishly original horror pics in recent memory. Philly
4.0
Rocky is a free spirited girl who has the most ambition of the lot.
2.0
Those are the banal genre cliches one expects in movies like this. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The breakthrough with studio horror films in recent years, since the found footage boom, is a welcome environmental immersiveness. Village Voice
3.8
If youve despaired of ever going to a movie again without having to listen to inane chatter amidst the scattered cell phone screens lit up with textin .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Otherwise its a work of fine craftsmanship, and it has a conclusion that is not easily predictable. Sover
2.0
Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Blu Ray
2.0
Screenwriters Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues keep the plot twists coming, though as they accumulate the story begins to feel like a confection, succee .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The last act of Dont Breathe goes a bit off the rails in terms of its method, too, but even then, it remains an only slightly diminished exercise in t .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
It has comedic elements this one does not but its a more satisfying experience overall.
3.1
Its the strength of that stretch, coupled with strong performances by Levy and Lang, that ultimately confirms Dont Breathes place as a passable horror .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
There were a few times where it really got me good, and I was grabbing my face. You Tube
4.5
More of a thriller than a horror movie, but I dig it none the less. You Tube
2.0
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 u .. The Times
2.0
Most impressive is how Alvarez keeps things interesting despite the limited geography and small cast of characters. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
And as for the bit with the turkey baster, well, I certainly didnt need to see that. News Review
4.0
Gruesomely visceral and startlingly vicious, this is mainstream horror at its best. Radio Times
3.5
Simply put, if you like home based thrillers but have tired of them involving supernatural entities, the highly efficient Dont Breathe might just have .. Screen It
3.8
This is some weird, twisted s t. Dont groan when I say Dont Breathe is a home invasion thriller. Director Fede Alvarez is as good as it gets when it c .. Rolling Stone
4.0
The Nature of Imitation is the sound of Dorian Concept systematically deconstructing various genres, stripping them back to the bones underneath and t .. Pop Matters
2.5
An inverted home invasion thriller, Dont Breathe makes a striking first impression but overstays its welcome as it explores a pleasingly simple idea: .. The Wrap
4.5
Their would be victim is bereaved, alone, twice their age and disabled, but theres also more to his situation than is immediately apparent.. quite a b .. Film Journal
3.8
Apart from its thin characters and occasional trite moments, as well as a silly attempt to set up a sequel, Dont Breathe is just about perfect. New York Post
4.0
Since loud breathing can attract the attention of the sound sensitive army man, the intruders and often the viewer too end up holding their breath. Hindustan Times
4.0
It understands the limitations of the genre and works wonders within them. Hindustan Times
4.0
Lang is perfectly cast as The Blind Man, a nearly silent role that requires its actor to bring the chills via sheer physical presence. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Alvarez doesnt rely on jump scares; its the slow roll of dread that works far better. ( The Guardian
3.5
Alvarez puts us in the interesting position of rooting for the bad guy, and continually changing our ideas of who that is, a genuinely intriguing idea .. Az Central
4.4
His jowls and his spirited performance as the pep talking mentor of Panamas rags to riches lightweight Roberto Duran are the most impressive aspects o .. Star Tribune
3.8
Horror movie fans know the surest route to disaster is for a character to declare a dodgy plan to be simple and without danger. Toronto Star
3.8
Dont get me wrongthere is plenty of violence, but Alvarez always keeps it just off screen or minimized in a way that makes you think you saw more than .. Q Network
4.0
Fede Alvarez teams two groups of victims against one another in a world thats taken away all of their futures and ideas of hope. Cinema Crazed
4.0
Alvarez and co writer Rodo Sayagues have more twists at hand, which they spin with great control of suspense, surprise and narrative space. Flim List
3.5
Whether Alvarez wished to merely pay homage to these films or pulled identical ideas from other cinematic works is beyond me. Film Inquiry
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Dont Breathe (Sony) An integral part of a critics job is to gear a movie to its intended audience.So if you like horror genre .. Susang Ranger
5.0
At times it feels like a movie that keeps going and going, and even though it feels like it should be finally wrapping up, its impossible to care; you .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Its possibly one of the best thriller films you will have seen in a long time. Book My Show
4.0
The film is violent and disturbing, as if Rambo had been let loose in a confined space, and the scares build to a frightening conclusion. New Yorker
3.5
But horror movies, free of all that weight, can still be about visual storytelling. Time
2.0
Giving a twist to the haunted house thriller, Dont Breathe earns its startling scares and deathly chills in a creepy, isolated Detroit home surrounded .. Boston Herald
1.5
And it will probably please fans of this simple genre with its solid suspense, murky lighting and gotcha! The New York Times
2.0
Rockys battle ultimately makes Dont Breathe an exhilarating experience, despite the moments when it stumbles in the dark. The Film Stage
3.1
The film is a clever if increasingly mechanical suspense contraption, yanking our sympathies this way and that, before turning into a different sort o .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Alvarez serves up some jaw droppingly tasteless third act twists to ensure this all sticks. And thats his big mistake. Boston Globe
4.5
Itll be like taking candy for the saddest and most helpless of babies. Uproxx
4.0
It is a home invasion thriller and, if were allowing those in, then surely Home Alone registers as horror.Never mind. The Irish Times
3.0
Unfortunately it fails to deliver a worthy emotional hook to pin its savagery onto and thus cant rise beyond just a well crafted, but ultimately hollo .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
What started as an intense, gripping thriller becomes a ridiculous cartoon, with a laughable ending that suggests a later Saw sequel. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
Hits all the marks of a classic. Count on a steady dose of nervous laughter and a sense of dread. And remember the title is a warning for the characte .. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
Pitched as a horror flick, Fede Alvarezs lame suspense thriller is a hodgepodge of disparate shock elements that might come as a surprise to some, but .. Coles Mithey
2.5
Director Fede Alvarez (the 2013 Evil Dead remake, also starring Levy) has crafted a tight, relentless thriller that over the course of its 88 minute r .. Pajiba
3.8
But it is Lang who mesmerizes the most, the veteran character actor known for films as diverse as Manhunter, Gettysburg and Avatar creating a much mor .. Movie Freak
2.0
Dont Breathe is a breathless, visceral, nerve racking thrill ride that doesnt stop coming at you until its final gasps. Detroit News
4.0
If it occasionally loses its way, thats a necessary trade off and side effect for the experimentation every genre needs and for that what problems it ..
3.1
Its at this turning point that some audience members will feel the film stops being fun while others will feel the fun has started in earnest. Groucho Reviews
4.5
It misses more than it hits, looking clunky and sentimental in front of the lithesome original film from 2016. Firstpost
4.4
The next hour is a cat and mouse game with increasingly dire, bloody stakes. Aisle Seat
4.0
Far and away the best horror film of the year, Dont Breathe makes a little go a long, long way. Herald Sun
2.0
Alvarezs Evil Dead left many wondering what this visually talented director would do next. Inconsistent and offensive, Dont Breathe is not the follow .. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
But the house at the center of Dont Breathe is nothing like its cinematic peers. Vox
4.4
This is a golden age for independent horror films, perhaps the golden age. Film Freak Central
4.0
Fede Alvarezs follow up to his splatterific Evil Dead remake is further proof that hes one of the most brilliant genre directors around. Now Toronto
4.5
Pedro Luques fabulous camerawork evocatively captures the claustrophobia and unrelenting dread in the underlit house. Scroll
4.5
Running just under ninety minutes, Dont Breathe is ultimately a breath of fresh air for a genre at risk of growing stale. Film School Rejects
4.5
The answer is the slick, pitch black horror thriller, Dont Breathe. Film Ink
4.5
The end result is a shockingly entertaining thriller thats not only one of the most novel home invasion movies youll ever see, but easily one of the b .. Ner Dist
3.5
This is one for horror diehards well engineered, but not on a par with Jeremy Saulniers grimy Green Room or Dan Trachtenbergs zany 10 Cloverfield Lane .. The Age
4.0
The action is non stop and once the main story is under way, youll be on the edge of your seat. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Dont Breathe mines much of its tension from its claustrophobic setting, with doors closed and dogs released on the intruders. (It also recalls indie h .. Tamp A Bay
4.5
If its the nasty, stuff of nightmares you want then Dont Breathe will give you your moneys worth. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
This serves to raise the sense of tension.Speaking of tension, we should talk about the movies villain. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Fede Alvarez serves up a genuinely chilling home invasion thriller from the very top drawer. Lw Lies
3.8
How refreshing to see fight scenes that pivot on panicked opportunism rather than martial arts skills or mutant powers. Kansas City
4.0
Dont Breathe is physically punishing in its relentless ratcheting of tension, an absolute masterclass in horror filmmaking with virtually not an ounce .. Digital Spy
3.0
A nasty little addition to the minor 2016 horror boom, Dont Breathe tops up its surfeit of straight forward jump scares with an impressively disgustin .. Flicks
1.5
Robbery crews are strongly advised to avoid 1837 Buena Vista, but moviegoers hoping for a thrill might like to visit. But dont linger. Stl Today
3.5
Dont Breathe isnt a reimagining of any existing material, but it is such a faithful and reverent student of the genre that it almost feels like an ada .. Film Racket
3.1
This tight little thriller, about a trio of burglars who get more than they bargained for when they try to rob a blind Gulf War vet, gets a bit grandi .. Larsen On Film
4.0
You can easily compare Dont Breathe to thriller horror classics like Psycho, Old Boy and Vertigo. FilmFare
3.8
1 of 4 View Caption This image released by Sony Pictures shows Jane Levy in a scene from Dont Breathe. Sltrib
2.5
But the gloss and technical proficiency cant elevate this from the level of a schlocky drive in movie with a very good paint job. Scmp
1.5
This time around, though, the loot thats being hunted isnt some large pile of cash. Ign
3.8
Dont Breathe is an impressively photographed, well acted, relentlessly paced horror film sure to sicken some and delight others with its twisted sense .. Chicago Sun Times
2.8
The film know when to take itself seriously and when not to.Beyond that, it also boasts a strong, rich story and intelligent characters instead of mer .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
Dont Breathe makes shining a light on them an exhilarating good time. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Panic Room meets Wait Until Dark in this pitiless, uncommonly serviceable horror thriller. Sandiego Reader
1.5
Dont Breathe didnt need to be taboo and would have done better to focus entirely on fun horror, so we could delight in the deadly misadventure rather .. We Live Entertainment
1.0
But like in every other corner of the film, everything is in plain sight. Cinemix Tape
2.0
But the movie is more of an assault than a sharp example of a genre that has been turned over to directors with nothing but blood and carnage on their .. Dead Line
3.0
Its a dirty, white knuckle thriller that knows the genre enough to play with it. Metro New York
4.0
Dont Breathe pays off on that promise and then some; a stripped down film designed solely to keep audiences on edge, it swiftly sketches in the outlin .. Sbs
3.8
This becomes a saving grace for a terror tale that recycles mad slasher horror conventions. Daily Herald
4.5
Dont Breathe is a lean film, and perhaps a little lacking in depth, but it is a masterfully produced exercise in terror.The characters may have made s .. Crave Online
3.8
Youll find yourself following the young captives lead, clamping your hand over your mouth so as not to give Rocky or Alex or yourself yourself away.It .. Bitly
4.0
And the films determination to veer into gross out territory occasionally turns the high strung tension into awkward laughs. The Verge
1.5
Levy is engaging whether shes whimpering in a closet or going full on Final Girl.Minette has made a big leap in the genre, going from the daffy antics .. Cbr
4.0
Suffocatingly tense for most of its taut 88 minute running time, home invasion thriller Dont Breathe should, in the interest of the viewers health, be .. What So
4.0
Nonetheless, this is a tight, tense horror with very little gore on show, relying on suspense to keep the audience on tenterhooks. Scifi Now
4.5
Yes, hes a Gulf War veteran who lost his sight in the line of dutybut hes a friendless, middle aged recluse and hes blind. Film Journal International ..
2.0
The characters are, for the most part, what youve come to anticipate from a home invasion film, especially if youve seen PANIC ROOM. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Their bond isnt quite established before the cat and mouse chase begins. India Today
4.5
Easily one of the most assured and immersive horror films in recent memory. Seven Day Svt
2.5
Such rigor!.That really is commendable, and its a talent I wish other directors had, or even cared about. National Post
3.0
It is funny, raunchy, moving, uplifting and timely for local audiences as Australia continues its debate. The Australian
4.0
An edge of your seat heart pounding experience that is originally terrifying and continues the streak of great modern horror cinema. Rendy Reviews
3.0
But even when the lights go out and all hell breaks loose, Alvarez never loses control.. visually at least.However, some plot developments may prove a .. Sky
1.5
This is a technically proficient thriller with consummate pacing, but once the gasps and screams give way to characterisation we are very much back... .. Cultured Vultures
4.5
With this film, getting there breathlessly is completed over the course of a slim but generous eighty eight minutes. New City Film
4.5
Screen Gems Fede Alvarezs Dont Breathe is a command, both to the characters and to us.The housebound thriller tiptoes behind three robbers who break i .. M Tv
4.5
A terrifying story that could be based on true events, full of suffocating silences and unexpected twists. El Pais (Spain)
4.0
Wont have you holding your breath. It has a villain unique enough to separate it from others of its ilk. BTW, the less you know about it before buying .. Tri City Herald
3.0
Still, if youre looking to escape the heat with some late summer thrills, Dont Breathe will leave you mostly thrilled. Toronto Sun
4.4
This isnt a stalk n slash, although it does contain some of those elements. Qc Times
2.5
Lets just say for the record, I was a huge fan of director Fede Alvarezs divisive 2013 reboot of Sam Raimis Evil Dead..It was imaginative and moved fa .. Columbus Alive
3.5
Dont Breathe is being marketed like a horror film (look no further than the Evil Dead reference at the top of the poster, as well as the poster itself .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Filled with moments of gripping suspense, uneasy stillness and gut wrenching silence, Dont Breathe is a surprisingly entertaining entry into the home .. Cairo 360
4.4
This is an intelligent and intensely gratifying feature that will thrill fans who are looking for some great scares to end the summer. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Dont Breathe delivers bangs and wallops, and while the ridiculous story and generally awful characterisation leaves a bit of a bad taste, overall its .. Film Ireland
5.0
Dont Breathe is a masterclass in audience manipulation that proves Fede Alvarez isnt a one trick pony. Bloody Disgusting
3.1
And this film is slick and nasty in a way that prevents it from being pure escapist fun. Heral
2.0
So if youre looking for straight up blood, guts and gore horror, youll probably be disappointed. Review Journal
3.8
If youre looking for something scary, this is the first great horror film of the spooky season. Free Beacon
4.0
Come on, havent you ever seen a horror movie before.Dont Breathe is in cinemas now. Adelaide Review
2.0
Dont Breathe is breathtaking cinema. It grabs us by the shoulders and plants us right at the edge of our seats, not allowing us to move until the very .. Mac Guff
4.5
Not to mention, the closed quarters claustrophobia and heist theme. Geek Girl Authority
4.0
But its one thing to have a template for a film and successfully adapt it for fans and a new audience. Abc News Go
2.5
If you dont go in with high hopes, both deliver some satisfying moments they just fail to deliver fully satisfying films. Kpbs
4.4
Alvarez builds and builds and builds, putting his audience through an exhausting and intensely satisfying rigor. MLive.com
4.0
Dont Breathe will keep you on the edge of your seat, doing what the title proposes: holding your breathe alongside the main characters.
4.0
Dont Breathe, makes the most of its limited budget and creepy premise and delivers one of the most intense pieces of horror and suspense to splatter a .. FanboyNation.com
4.5
Outside of that, Dont Breathe is a solid all around chiller custom made for teens starved for actual horror movies. The Gate
4.0
Alvarezwho also cowrote the scriptguides the ensuing mayhem with a sure hand, ratcheting up the suspense and keeping the thrills coming long after oth .. Ear Of Newt
5.0
Dont Breathe is a rarity in horror more of a throwback to days of yore, its a taut, tense game of catch me if you can that doesnt rely on CGI, jump sc .. At Home In Hollywood
2.0
(Fede) Alvarez uses lengthy stretches of silence to heighten the tension and draw the audience into the hunt. Showbiz Junkies
4.8
I still enjoy them from a cinematic perspective; I just dont find them scary. Alternative Lens
4.0
What sets Dont Breathe apart is its clever camera angles and directing. Bangkok Post
2.5
In terms of horror, it was quite lacking and seemed like it had only been made as an exercise in gratuitous gore, while leaving out the fun spirit of .. The Blus Pot
4.5
Its nice to see him flex his filmmaking muscles a bit more independently, and I do hope this is only the start of his very promising career as a genre .. Daily Dead
2.0
White knuckle past the point of bursting a blood vessel, the basic premise of Dont Breathe flips the home invasion formula on its head, decapitates it .. Silver Screen Riot
4.0
Its a pile of cherries on the movies pile of cinematic extremity. The Muse Jezebel
4.5
Before breaking into the home, one of our unfortunate thieves notes that even though the lights are off, it doesnt mean their mark is asleep hes blind ..
4.0
A film that achieved the category of cult classic for being one of the most amazing and creative horror movies of the last years. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.0
And in spite of abandoned most of the originals humor, it was nonetheless an impressive effort, drenched in blood and relying much more heavily on pur .. Houston Press
4.3
Dont Breathe is one of the most anxiety inducing thrillers in years, an absolute must see for horror fans. The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
Dont Breathe is a super tense thriller, the kind that leaves you feeling tight in the chest and your every nerve on edge. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
Alvarezs greatest strength lies in his eye for moody photography. Memphis Flyer
5.0
Horror films have longed preyed on our fear of the dark, but some genre flicks have heightened that vulnerability even more. Hot Press
4.5
A good movie from a smart director that knew what to do with his resources and a short script.
4.0
An excellent addition to the genre of horror thanks to the presentation of its narrative, visual and sound proposal. Konexión
3.8
TUCSON (KGUN9 TV) Of all the cinematic trickery pulled off by the clever and conniving horror flick Dont Breathe, perhaps its greatest trick is to get .. K Gun 9
2.0
Before all the shouts of Look! and Over there! could reach the front of the boat, the majority of the onlookers had run to the one side, making the bo .. The Monitor
2.5
It leaves the film a perfectly tuned, well oiled machine without an engine: this kind of thriller simply cant function as a pure exercise in craft, it .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
Clocking in at just under 90 minutes, Dont Breathe keeps the terror going until the very end, but it takes a lot of liberties with credibility, even f .. Japan Times
3.8
Its a sharp and savvy thriller for an age in which more than half of Americans seem to feel less secure than ever a fear that politicians tend to stok .. Play Boy
4.3
Dont Breathe is a gorgeous exercise in great directing that expertly ratchets up tension. Smash Cut Reviews
2.0
Alvarez manipulates tension moment to moment, and theres even space for a sequel.But dont hold your breath. My States Man
4.5
While theres some gore here, Alvarez dials down the viscera without sacrificing intensity. About Boulder
4.0
With a no fuss script, slow roll of dread and brilliant pacing, Dont Breathe is likely to please those who enjoy their scares a little more realistic. .. Ib Times
3.8
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
4.5
Dont Breathe is a film that deserves to be treated as a fundamental title in horror genre films.
3.8
Lang, snorting and enormous and bestial, seems like the Minotaur stalking intruders in his deadly labyrinth. For the first hour, the psychological cru .. Charlotte Observer
3.5
I dont know about you, but being trapped in a creaky old house by a furious homeowner is plenty scary, and couldve sustained itself for the entire run .. The Lonely Film Critic
4.4
An atmospheric, claustrophobic and undeniably intense horror thriller. Cinencuentro
0.5
Dont Breathe has the dose of violence and blood than a gore film aims.
4.5
Im not saying theres no blind actors who couldnt handle the part. Father Son Holy Gore
3.5
The movie starts out slow with the usual semi lame dialogue and pretzel logic, but things pick up quite nicely right to the end. Its Just Movies
4.4
The four central characters in Dont Breathe are flawed individuals guilty of a litany of wayward actions. The Fright File
4.0
Terence Youngs classic 1967 thriller Wait Until Dark comes to mind. Franks Reel Reviews
3.0
What results is a supremely well crafted film made by a technical team whove clearly pondered long and hard over just what is and isnt seen and heard .. Arts Hub
2.5
Succeeds when it doesnt try to be too complicated and conventional. Dcw50
3.0
A seemingly limited premise is rendered utterly riveting and tense as hell. Geek
3.8
Creatively nerve racking and nauseous, Dont Breathe makes dutiful usage of its instinctual delivery of shock value as this potent pot boiler never set .. SF Crowsnest
4.0
This one even offers a major tease right from the get go with a hair raising, overhead visual of an old man dragging a body down the middle of a deser .. Blog Cleveland
1.5
When you think nothing can surprise you, Stephen Lang appears out of nowhere to slap you. Pólvora
2.5
But those are small criticisms for a movie that made me hold my breath more than once, and managed to take suspense to heights most modern horror movi .. S Fist
3.0
Now imagine what Fede Alvarez could do with a strong and original screenplay.
1.5
A thriller that manipulates the viewer loyalty with the characters, reversing the traditional roles in films that revolve around home invasions: you c .. Letras Libres
4.4
While the sight based conceit offers the opportunity for clever suspense and scares, its the starkly realistic setting and all too newsworthy themes u .. News Observer
2.0
Loud noises and shaky cameras dont replace a plot, and Blair Witch doesnt have one. Planet S Magazine
3.0
Its been called Hitchcock on steroids, but Hitchcock was actually Hitchcock on steroids. His influence is clear, but Dont Breathe has no problem stand .. A Reel of One's Own
4.5
Fede Alvarez has created another thrilling work of art that makes audiences squirm. The level of intensity is this film starts early and doesnt let up ..
2.5
You start out fearing Dont Breathe, but by the end youre laughing at it and the humor is not intentional. Miami Herald
2.5
The music is bland and nondescript it doesnt enhance the film but it isnt detrimental either. The Movie Sleuth
3.0
But while laid out as a horror thriller, Dont Breathe is really a love story. Altfg
3.5
The new home invasion movie Dont Breathe displays a remarkable sense of when to hold back and build tension, and when to go ferociously all in.Throw i .. Portland Mercury
4.5
It keeps you guessing throughout the running time, and has fun playing with the audiences expectations. Film Thrills
4.5
The simplicity of the approach is compensated by the splendid execution of Alvarez and his team, a perfect sound management and effective editing.
4.5
The director shows with this film his capacity of keeping up the excitement and suspense.
4.5
This movie takes you on an insane ride with twists and turns that you could never imagine. Pay or Wait
4.5
If youre looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of the seat biting your nails, this is the one.
3.5
The horror factor of Dont Breathe does so much with sound; more so than the average film. Hub Pages
3.5
Jane Levy delivers an emotionally exhausting performance while this chillingly hair rising spotlight shines down on Stephen Lang. Dont Breathe is a fi .. Reel Run Down
3.5
Fede Alvarezs film is rather damned goodthe camerawork is very impressivebut it doesnt head out into the realm of the really uncanny. Pacific Sun
4.5
Terrific and unsettling horror thriller. Alvarez is using film to explore his fetishes and hes doing a great job.
4.5
Everything lines up into the kind of ruthlessly efficient B picture thatll make for electric Friday or Saturday night viewing with the right jumpy cro .. MovieMail
4.0
A home invasion film that, even though it has some of the typical elements of suspense films, some twists and details that make it work completely des ..
1.5
The trio have a great, tense chemistry, which even deflating soliloquies about child abuse and ladybugs cant dispel.
4.5
Dont breathe is one of the most intelligent films of the year, one that from the angle of horror, invites the audience to perform reflexive exercises ..



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