'Don't Breathe' comes from writer/director Fede Alverez and producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert who brought us the 'Evil Dead' remake back in 2013 and with this newest release, They've brought us an even better thriller with high tension, and many twists and turns. Summer 2016 has indeed become one of the best years of theatrical horror films in a long time. Summer is not what I think of normally, but hey here we are to close it out with 'Don't Breathe'. The story involves three young thieves who have selected an elderly blind man's home as their next target thinking it'll be the easy score. They soon find out their deadly mistake.
The film stars Jane Levy, who returns from 'Evil Dead' to work with Alverez again with another great and strong performance. Levy seems to put herself through absolute hell in these films and I think it really comes out in her characters extremely well. I would love to see her in more work from here on out. The film also stars Dylan Minnette from last year's surprisingly good 'Goosebumps' and while he may not stand out among the others here, however I feel that without his moral based arc throughout we would care little for the other two. The standout here is veteran actor Stephen Lang, who is extremely freaky. The makeup on him is done so well, it's unsettling to say the least and his performance is one of the best I've seen all year. His presence just always placed me on edge, just waiting for him to react.
Alverez gets to work on an original piece this time and it really shows his high talents as a filmmaker. He is a very visually strong man and can make beauty out of the worst looking locations in this film. I particularly loved his various camera techniques throughout, each giving a stronger film overall. A highlight is giving the illusion of the audience adjusting to total blackness as if we are really there. He immerses you into the world of his films, which makes him stand out with James Wan as the kings of horror. The film can drag here and there, depending on your film tastes I suppose but at roughly an hour and a half, you're not losing anything here.
'Evil Dead' brought Fede Alverez into the world of film with visual flair and over-the-top visuals and gore, however with 'Don't Breathe' I believe he truly shows his genius here. The film is well worth a watch for any fan of horror, suspense, or thriller films and one of the best films this year.
THE FILM: A+
'Don't Breathe' is now in theaters from Sony Pictures Entertainment and is rated 'R' for violence and language.
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