- In the dark the blind man is king.
Three delinquents break into the house of a war veteran who is blind to steal his money. However, they discover that the man is not as defenseless as he seems.
Actors:
Jane Levy
Dylan Minnette
Daniel Zovatto
Stephen Lang
Other info:
Director: Fede Álvarez
Producer (s): Sam Raimi
Running time: 88 minutes
Age rating: R
Genre: Psychological Horror, Crime, Thriller
Release date: 26 Aug 2016
Budget: $9,9m
Box Office: $157,8m
IMDb rating: 7.1 / 10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Our Experience
Rating: 7/10
This was one of the better horrors we've seen. It does follow the normal horror trope of stupidity, not killing someone dead, and waiting for ages to take action. But, it's done well, there's a couple of interesting twists and you find yourself shouting and at the screen and throwing your hands in the air, while holding your breath.
On the one hand, everyone deserves what they get, but some deserve it more.
Not suitable for kids, I would say definitely older than 13, and then not watching it without a grownup. Not a lot of gore, but some psychological play and sexual innuendo, and of course, severe and gruesome violence.
Also, had an interesting take on shooting in the dark, with Silence of the Lambs the only other movie that I can think of right now, that also uses it, albeit differently.
Audience Suggestion & Guidance
Age: 13+, but with PG
Swearing: Yes
Profanity: Yes
Violence: Yes
Thinking/Twist factor: A little
Blood & Gore: Some
Scary factor: Some
Nudity: None
Sex: Intent to rape with foreign object
Synopsis:
Rocky, Alex, and Money are three Detroit delinquents who make a living by breaking into houses and stealing valuables. Rocky longs to move to California with her younger sister, Diddy, and escape from their abusive mother and her alcoholic boyfriend. To the trio's frustration, their fence keeps undervaluing the items they bring.
Read the full synopsis here: Don't Breathe