The 2016 thriller Don’t Breathe redefined home invasion horror. It introduced audiences to Norman Nordstrom (played masterfully by Stephen Lang), a blind, seemingly helpless victim who turned out to be a terrifyingly capable and morally twisted predator. Fans waited five years for the sequel, Don’t Breathe 2, which finally hit theaters in August 2021.
Released on August 13, 2021, Don't Breathe 2 shifts from the pure horror-thriller roots of its 2016 predecessor into a grittier, action-oriented "grindhouse" style. While Stephen Lang delivers another imposing performance, the film’s attempt to rehabilitate a previously irredeemable villain into a protagonist makes for a polarizing experience. Plot Overview
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The sequel takes place four years after the events of the first film and follows Rocky (Jane Levy) and her young son, but the story is largely disconnected from the original.
A Brief History of the "Don't Breathe" Franchise
Set eight years after the original, the "Blind Man" (Norman Nordstrom) lives in seclusion with 11-year-old Phoenix, whom he has raised as his daughter and trained in survival skills. When a group of criminals breaks into his home to kidnap the girl, Nordstrom is forced back into "savage killer mode" to protect her, leading to a series of brutal confrontations. Critical Reception REVIEW: “Don't Breathe 2” (2021) | Keith & the Movies 17 Aug 2021 —