Review of Don't Breathe (2016) by Steven W — 20 Jan 2017

What an intense and suspense driven movie. It's rare these days to see a great modern horror flick but this delivers. Dark, silent and creepy ????

This review of Don't Breathe (2016) was written by Steven W on 20 Jan 2017.

Don't Breathe has generally received positive reviews.

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