Don't Breathe (2016): Dir: Fede Alvarez / Cast: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, Jane Graves: Shocking horror film with a title that brings light to the nearness of evil. Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette and Daniel Zovatto play Rocky, Alex and Money respectably. They are aiming to blow town for California and rob houses for priceless items to pond off. They target a house in an abandoned neighborhood that is owned by Norman Nordstrom, a blind army veteran. The three thieves aim to steal a fortune he has stashed but get more than they bargained for. After putting his attack dog to sleep they search for the money only to awaken Norman. After killing Money, Alex and Rocky struggle to survive a brutal set of events that lead them into the basement where further dire discoveries are made that address the vengeful nature of Norman. He is played by Stephen Lang whose lack of sight allows for keen hearing and a decent aim. His daughter was killed by a drunk driver and the guilty was set free due to wealth. The result of this brings frightening insight into his mental stability and his raging desire to restore what is lost. Director Fede Alvarez previously made the gruesome remake to Evil Dead. Here the violence is also extreme but not nearly as graphic. It contains a strong theme presenting one's desire for riches and the consequences for coveting. Lang is menacing as Norman whose skill has limitations. Levy discovers her mistakes way to late and their impact upon others resulting in her being dragged by the hair down the vacant street reflecting how she got there in the first place. Score: 9 / 10
Review of Don't Breathe
