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"Don't Breathe" is a 2016 American horror and thriller film directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Sam Raimi. The plot subverts traditional home invasion tropes by following three young thieves who break into the home of a blind military veteran, only to find themselves trapped and hunted by the ruthless inhabitant. Starring Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, and Dylan Minnette, the film relies heavily on intense suspense, claustrophobic sound design, and darkness. It is intended for audiences seeking intense, high-stakes psychological thrillers.
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Who directed the 2016 horror movie Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe was directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Álvarez, who is also well-known for directing the 2013 Evil Dead remake. The film was released by Sony Pictures and became a surprise box office hit.
Who plays the Blind Man in Don't Breathe?
The Blind Man, a ruthless and highly dangerous blind veteran, is played by acclaimed actor Stephen Lang. Lang is widely recognized for his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in James Cameron's Avatar franchise.
What happens in Don't Breathe?
The film inverts traditional home invasion tropes by focusing on three young thieves who break into the house of a blind veteran, only to realize he is a ruthless killer. It turns into a tense, cat-and-mouse survival horror as they try to escape his barricaded home in Detroit.
Did Don't Breathe get a sequel?
Yes, a sequel titled Don't Breathe 2 was released in 2021. Fede Álvarez returned to co-write the screenplay, with Stephen Lang reprising his role as Norman Nordstrom.
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