Don't Breathe (2016)
Teen burglars discover a blind man's house is a relentless, chilling trap of their own making.
A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.
How intense is Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Don't Breathe feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensechilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Don't Breathe
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Is Don't Breathe for you?
Is Don't Breathe scary?
Yes, properly. Don't Breathe is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Don't Breathe gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Don't Breathe sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Don't Breathe OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Don't Breathe have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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