The text is a review of the horror movie "Don't Breathe," directed by Fede Alvarez. The reviewer, James Agenese, discusses the film's plot, characters, and production details.
The movie revolves around three young criminals who break into a house owned by a blind war veteran. The veteran, played by Steven Lane, is not just a scary antagonist but also a kidnapper, holding a woman named Cindy Roberts captive in his home. The criminals, led by Rocky, played by Jane Levy, initially plan to steal the veteran's money but are forced to fight for their lives when the veteran turns the tables on them.
Agenese praises the film for its suspenseful sequences, tight storytelling, and the performances of the actors. However, he also points out some logic gaps and questionable dialogue. Despite these criticisms, he ultimately concludes that "Don't Breathe" is a good horror movie.
The review also includes a discussion about the film's production. The movie was shot in Hungary due to cost-saving measures, and the interior house set was a replica of an actual house in Detroit. The film's director, Fede Alvarez, is also mentioned for his unique directing style, which includes using greyscale for certain scenes and tricking actors to get unexpected reactions.
Agenese also mentions a controversy involving Jane Levy and Fede Alvarez, suggesting that there might be some bad blood between them due to conditions on the "Don't Breathe" set. However, he does not provide any specific details about the controversy.
In the end, the review concludes with a summary of the film's plot and a discussion about the film's reception. The movie was released in 2016 and has been praised for its suspenseful sequences and tight storytelling.
1. The text is a detailed review of the horror movie "Don't Breathe," released in 2016.
2. The movie was directed and co-written by Fede Alvarez and co-produced by Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert.
3. The review mentions that the movie was inspired by the success of the "Evil Dead" remake.
4. The movie features a different approach to horror, focusing on small-scale suspense and a human antagonist.
5. The main characters are three young criminals who break into the house of a blind war veteran.
6. The movie has a controversial content and has its detractors.
7. The review praises the movie for its tight, efficient storytelling and its suspenseful sequences.
8. The movie was shot in Hungary due to budget constraints.
9. The movie features a twist where the old man is revealed to be keeping a kidnapped woman tied up in his home.
10. The movie ends with a chase sequence involving the old man's dog.
11. The review mentions that there might be some bad blood between Alvarez and Jane Levy due to conditions on the "Don't Breathe" set.
12. The movie features a fight scene between Alex and the old man, which is one-sided and ends with the old man beating Alex unconscious.
13. The movie ends with a chase sequence involving the old man's dog, which traps Rocky in her car.
14. The movie concludes with Rocky escaping from the old man's house and the dog.