"Don't Breathe" is a surprisingly good film.

So, uhh, I went into this expecting something interesting, and that was what I got out of it. I will keep this post spoiler-free.

Basically, I wanted to watch either Don't Breathe (2016) or Stalker (1979), but since I wasn't in mood for philosophical stuff, I went with Don't Breathe. Although I saw the reviews and the positive feedback it got, I didn't watch it until now (I'm a yuuge horror fan).

So, this movie is a little bit less of a horror movie and more of a thriller. It's story is pretty simple at it's core - 3 robbers decide to steal money from a house where a blind Gulf War veteran lives, but during their theft, shit hits the fan.

I personally didn't think a blind old guy would be scary, but man was I wrong. This unique setting actually worked very well and led to some really unique moments. While it doesn't innovate or do anything groundbreaking, the movie tells a very thrilling story which should be definitely checked out (if you haven't done so already), especially if you are a fan of thrillers or horror movies. There aren't a whole lot of jumpscares and the film instead relied on a tension so thick that you could cut it with a knife.

FINAL THOUGHTS: Don't Breathe (2016) is a great thriller which should be checked out. The idea sounds odd on the paper, but the film's competent writing and directing allows for it to work out. Sure, the characters are rather simplistic and the film's plot is simple, but it executes it really well. This is a must-see and it is one of my favorite movies of last year.

So, have any of you seen Don't Breathe? What do you think about it? Did you enjoy it?