Welcome back to another thrilling movie where the sense of sight is not as beneficial as one may think. It is time to see how well your other senses are in times of unexpected events. Do you have what it takes to make it through? 

“Don’t Breathe 2” explores a creative side with its storytelling and meaningful characters from beginning to end. It struck the audience with plenty of jumpscares and overall was very well shot. 

“Don’t Breathe 2” dropped back in August as a follow-up for the first movie where we are first introduced to Norman Nordstrom (Stephen Lang), a blind man whose life was interrupted by a rowdy group of teenagers who have fun by breaking into wealthy people’s houses. Little do they know, Norman can protect himself with only his heightened sense of hearing. 

With the second movie, Director Rodo Sayagues gives us a view of what Norman is fully capable of. At first, it was simply just about defending himself during another break-in. But then it becomes more serious and personal when his “little girl” (Madelyn Grace), that he took in to replace his deceased daughter, becomes the attackers’ main target. His past slowly catches up to him and it turns into a fight that he cannot avoid. 

To start off, we can appreciate how this movie is different from others. You would think this is your typical home invasion movie, where it ends with someone getting arrested after a long fight. But this sequel is different with the owner being blind, so immediately you question, “How on earth is this going to play out?”

As the movie progresses, the little girl becomes more important with her mysterious strand of white hair that is connected to the truth of who she is. The plot line is strong and stays consistent, instead of being a hot mess like some films these days like the Mortal Kombat movie that came out back in April. Viewers aren’t struggling to follow along and most certainly aren’t losing interest. 

The actors and actresses that were chosen did their part and carried out each scene with power and emotion that allows the movie to captivate. From Lang and his relationship with Grace, to the hidden importance of the burglars’ relationships with each other, it is portrayed so well that it gives the film an effortless flow.

While IMDB rates the film at 6/10 stars, I’d give it 10/10. Why so high you ask? It is a great example of continuing a movie series and having those specific moments of detail expressed efficiently. When we reach the peak of the film and things become centered around the little girl, it is neither overexerted nor scarce. Some viewers would say it is right on the mark. 

In the long run, this film was beautifully executed with no need for any further additions. While there may be mixed emotions on just how well this was continued, there is no doubt that it was still presented with the right parts, characters and ending that leaves you feeling satisfied. 

Edited by Elise Mulligan | emulligan@themaneater.com