A decent sequel to the 1st one with the protagonist being the only character coming back with a fresh story which is not directly related to the 1st one. As I expected from the trailer this one is a taut and well made thriller with the key setup being similar to the 1st film. The film is enjoyable throughout although it does goes down in some places along the story. Cinematography is very cool and gives great angles to the viewers. The story, screenplay and writing are good. Editing is crisp and the music lends solidarity to the overall setting of the film. I'm not sure this sequel was necessary because frankly both films don't connect apart from just the character of the protagonist. But I could see this as a redemption arc for the protagonist's character briefly. All in a this is a good film and you will enjoy watching this one. The 1st film was miles better though.
429 Reviews
Not bad for a sequel
Draysan-Jennings4 September 2021
What's up with all the terrible reviews. It's Don't Breathe 2 not the follow up to Hereditary. What the hell do people expect these days. You literally can't make a descent horror film without getting slaughtered by couch critics. I didn't think it was that bad. The storyline wasn't the greatest but it worked. It had some brutal kill scenes and the main character was awesome once again. Stephen Lang's performance alone is more then enough reason to check it out. 7 stars.
home alone for adults
idonotexist5 September 2021
You know what this is, you know what to expect. Starts slow but it picks up and yes, our favourite blind psycho good dude is back. In his house, you are his food.
I love how this time around they give us a better understand of his character; there is a particular scene that will really drive it home and i love that they put it in.
So sit back and enjoy this home alone for saw fans.
I love how this time around they give us a better understand of his character; there is a particular scene that will really drive it home and i love that they put it in.
So sit back and enjoy this home alone for saw fans.
A Watchable Pointless Sequel
adaml334 September 2021
Nothing of the events that happened from the first movie are mentioned
its a bit faster paced than the original but its one of them movies you know whats going to happen before it happens
its not bad and its not good its just a basic one watch only kinda film
has no connection to the aftermath events of the original so they clearly are just cashing in on the success of the original this time around.
its a bit faster paced than the original but its one of them movies you know whats going to happen before it happens
its not bad and its not good its just a basic one watch only kinda film
has no connection to the aftermath events of the original so they clearly are just cashing in on the success of the original this time around.
Step down from the first
Movi3DO15 August 2021
Don't mess with the blind man.
The sequel to Don't Breathe, which was one of the surprises back when I first watched. The first had a simple concept, but the great execution made for an intense and gripping thriller. So coming into this one, although with a different director, I expected another great thriller.
And the movie was pretty decent. Stephen Lang returned as a blind yet skillful man. He was again awesome in his role, showing not only good action, but also some emotion. He was for sure the best part of the movie.
The thriller aspect was definitely nowhere near the level of the first, which was a letdown. Since most of the action took place in the dark, sometimes it was hard to see the movement, and the editing didn't help much either. Still, there were still great shots and lightning of Stephen Lang's character that made some scenes intense.
Overall, a decent thriller that was a step down from the first. 6/10.
The sequel to Don't Breathe, which was one of the surprises back when I first watched. The first had a simple concept, but the great execution made for an intense and gripping thriller. So coming into this one, although with a different director, I expected another great thriller.
And the movie was pretty decent. Stephen Lang returned as a blind yet skillful man. He was again awesome in his role, showing not only good action, but also some emotion. He was for sure the best part of the movie.
The thriller aspect was definitely nowhere near the level of the first, which was a letdown. Since most of the action took place in the dark, sometimes it was hard to see the movement, and the editing didn't help much either. Still, there were still great shots and lightning of Stephen Lang's character that made some scenes intense.
Overall, a decent thriller that was a step down from the first. 6/10.
Some Sequels Are Better Left Unmade
CinemaClown4 September 2021
An unwanted, unwarranted & unnecessary sequel to Fede Alvarez's tense, thrilling & terrifying original, Don't Breathe 2 is a dull, derivative & disappointing follow-up that sacrifices the nail-bitingly intense atmosphere & clever setup of the 2016 home-invasion horror, and attempts to make up for it by upping the violence & brutality without first rectifying the glaring problems in the script.
Co-written & directed by Rodo Sayagues in his directorial debut, the film neither exhibits any potential nor is able to validate its existence at any given time, and treads a route that's very predictable from afar. Where the previous chapter invoked terror & suspense by tapping into the viewers' primal fears, this one takes an action-oriented approach and is severely lacking the unsettling aura of the first film.
The new characters are awfully sketched while the reprising one's arc goes nowhere, and its attempt to rehabilitate the protagonist is absurd, for all the story does is make him the lesser of two evils. Stephen Lang still delivers a solid input and retains his intimidating presence but the rest are simply forgettable in their caricature roles. And also not helping the cause are its generic plot, cartoonish characters & dumb twists.
Overall, Don't Breathe 2 is downright inferior to its predecessor and has none of the qualities that made the last effort such an effective & impressive entry in the home-invasion subgenre of horror-thrillers. It is only during the first half that the film is able to create a sort of interest but it is only brief, short-lived & fizzles out just as quick. There is a bleak, nihilistic element at play here but the storytelling is too bland & uninspiring for it to amount to much.
Co-written & directed by Rodo Sayagues in his directorial debut, the film neither exhibits any potential nor is able to validate its existence at any given time, and treads a route that's very predictable from afar. Where the previous chapter invoked terror & suspense by tapping into the viewers' primal fears, this one takes an action-oriented approach and is severely lacking the unsettling aura of the first film.
The new characters are awfully sketched while the reprising one's arc goes nowhere, and its attempt to rehabilitate the protagonist is absurd, for all the story does is make him the lesser of two evils. Stephen Lang still delivers a solid input and retains his intimidating presence but the rest are simply forgettable in their caricature roles. And also not helping the cause are its generic plot, cartoonish characters & dumb twists.
Overall, Don't Breathe 2 is downright inferior to its predecessor and has none of the qualities that made the last effort such an effective & impressive entry in the home-invasion subgenre of horror-thrillers. It is only during the first half that the film is able to create a sort of interest but it is only brief, short-lived & fizzles out just as quick. There is a bleak, nihilistic element at play here but the storytelling is too bland & uninspiring for it to amount to much.
Bleak and twisted, perhaps an unnecessary movie.
Sleepin_Dragon18 December 2022
Several years on from the home invasion, Norman Nordstrom has her another attack to deal with.
As a stand alone film, it's actually pretty decent, as a follow up, it perhaps doesn't quite work, the whole concept of 'don't breathe,' just doesn't really apply. The first had originality, that's what's missing from this.
In fairness there are some tense, and quite exciting moments, though to be fair it lacks the true horror and gruesomeness of the first. Expect twists and turns, and all sorts of revelations, some well imagined, some a little bit of a stretch.
It's well acted, it's well produced, definitely not just cobbled together. I can appreciate what they tried to do, which was to flip the ideas from the first film on their head, challenge you into seeing enemies and friends differently, but ultimately it's a movie that never needed to be made, the first didn't need a sequel.
Fiona O'Shaughnessy stole it for me as the cruel, pretty awful mother, I wasn't expecting her to pop up in this, boy her character was twisted.
6/10.
As a stand alone film, it's actually pretty decent, as a follow up, it perhaps doesn't quite work, the whole concept of 'don't breathe,' just doesn't really apply. The first had originality, that's what's missing from this.
In fairness there are some tense, and quite exciting moments, though to be fair it lacks the true horror and gruesomeness of the first. Expect twists and turns, and all sorts of revelations, some well imagined, some a little bit of a stretch.
It's well acted, it's well produced, definitely not just cobbled together. I can appreciate what they tried to do, which was to flip the ideas from the first film on their head, challenge you into seeing enemies and friends differently, but ultimately it's a movie that never needed to be made, the first didn't need a sequel.
Fiona O'Shaughnessy stole it for me as the cruel, pretty awful mother, I wasn't expecting her to pop up in this, boy her character was twisted.
6/10.
Family to the death
kosmasp14 September 2021
Our main character at one point says "breathe, breathe" ... which is kind of ironic considering the title of the movie! That aside, the sequel works if you can suspend your disbelief in more than one way. One of the things you have to be aware of is the role/character Stephen Lang is playing.
Now I do assume you have seen the first Don't Breathe movie, even if this also works as a standalone of sorts. It does continue the story from the first one or rather picks up where the other one left off. Before it does leap and jump into the future (few years ahead).
So if you can dig a bit of a transformation of Langs character and can forget the evil he has done ... at least push it back and don't hate him that much .. the movie sort of works.
There is a lot of violence, most off screen, but we do get to see a lot horrible stuff. Not for the faint of hearted for sure. And an expected bonus scene after the credits (if you know one is coming) rounds things up ... sort of.
Now I do assume you have seen the first Don't Breathe movie, even if this also works as a standalone of sorts. It does continue the story from the first one or rather picks up where the other one left off. Before it does leap and jump into the future (few years ahead).
So if you can dig a bit of a transformation of Langs character and can forget the evil he has done ... at least push it back and don't hate him that much .. the movie sort of works.
There is a lot of violence, most off screen, but we do get to see a lot horrible stuff. Not for the faint of hearted for sure. And an expected bonus scene after the credits (if you know one is coming) rounds things up ... sort of.
An entertaining (but unnecessary) sequel
pedroquintaoo13 August 2021
I love the first film, it was a huge surprise but I always thought this sequel was unnecessary and after I watched it I felt I was right.
Don't Breathe 2 is enjoyable, interesting, has a couple of nice twists but didn't surprise me. There's a lack of tension because the "old man" looks to be immortal and everytime he's in danger, we know he's going to survive.
I can divide it in two parts: even being enjoyable, the first half is quite predictable, but the second half is a thrilling and unexpected trip.
I mean, this sequel isn't bad but also hasn't the ingredients that made Don't Breathe (2016) a surprisingly and intense film.
Don't Breathe 2 is enjoyable, interesting, has a couple of nice twists but didn't surprise me. There's a lack of tension because the "old man" looks to be immortal and everytime he's in danger, we know he's going to survive.
I can divide it in two parts: even being enjoyable, the first half is quite predictable, but the second half is a thrilling and unexpected trip.
I mean, this sequel isn't bad but also hasn't the ingredients that made Don't Breathe (2016) a surprisingly and intense film.
1st one is WAY BETTER! :o
midnitepantera20 August 2021
I didn't really feel the terror in this movie that I felt in the 1st one. I remember being scrunched up on my sofa with my hand over my mouth, thinking "Girl, DON'T BREATHE, THAT BLIND DUDE WILL HEAR YOU!" HA hahahaha
Didn't feel that this time, it was just a whole lotta escalating violence and I didn't know why it was even happening at first. Then I was cheering for the blind dude and the kid and Shadow this time. But it didn't seem to match the ending of the 1st movie????
It's a one and done for me. I've re-watched the 1st movie at least 4 times over the years, and will probably re-watch it again in the future. But this one, NAH!
It's a one and done for me. I've re-watched the 1st movie at least 4 times over the years, and will probably re-watch it again in the future. But this one, NAH!
overall good but i am not satisfied yet!
mdewan-448106 September 2021
Well-made and entertaining action thriller.
johannes2000-118 January 2022
This is the kind of movie that keeps you entertained for the whole one and a half hour, and after that you immediately forget about it. Nothing wrong with that, as long as you don't expect something deep or life-changing. And as long as you can overlook a rather unrealistic and farfetched premise. If so, you get an action-filled and fast-paced horror-thriller, with lots of hefty and well choreographed violence. In the last half hour things took a less interesting turn, the story became even more farfetched, on the brink of ridiculous, and in the end it even turned into melodrama. Stephen Lang does a great and convincing job as the relentless tawny ex-marine, and young Madelyn Grace as his besieged ward is a real promise for the future.
he's the good guy now?
donaldricco7 June 2022
So, the man who kidnapped, raped, and killed in the first movie is the 'hero' of the second one, in which the plot involves him kidnapping again? And is this a sequel only because he's in it? Must be, because I didn't catch anything related to the first movie. Seriously, this is a sequel in number only.
Cover your eyes!
Entertainmentsparadise13 August 2021
A group of kidnappers is in for a wild night as they attempt to kidnap an orphan from a blind veteran.
Don't Breathe 2 starts off slow as it blindly introduces us to the plot,yet the motive of the antagonist isn't revealed until about 4o minutes into the film. There are some gruesome killings as the blind man fights for his life. The film does an impressive job of saturating us in suspense and action. Although the film addresses the early confusion, it takes a dramatic turn as the plot thickens. The vision of the plot becomes clear, but doesnt seem to flow as effortlessly as the first film. Lastly, the film does an excellent job in challenging you to pick a side; especially if you watched the first.
Therefore, Don't Breathe 2 is a satisfactory sequel, the plot is different yet still applies the same effective structure as the first. You don't need to watch the first to understand and or enjoy this film.
Don't Breathe 2 starts off slow as it blindly introduces us to the plot,yet the motive of the antagonist isn't revealed until about 4o minutes into the film. There are some gruesome killings as the blind man fights for his life. The film does an impressive job of saturating us in suspense and action. Although the film addresses the early confusion, it takes a dramatic turn as the plot thickens. The vision of the plot becomes clear, but doesnt seem to flow as effortlessly as the first film. Lastly, the film does an excellent job in challenging you to pick a side; especially if you watched the first.
Therefore, Don't Breathe 2 is a satisfactory sequel, the plot is different yet still applies the same effective structure as the first. You don't need to watch the first to understand and or enjoy this film.
Once again- Edge of the seat fun ride
jkidman0814 August 2021
This film is unbelievably non stop edge of the seat horror thriller. You hardly get some time to relax, Its not great as Part 1 but a fast paced bloody action film which keeps you at the edge of the seat most of the time. Storywise could have been better in the 2nd act but overall it ends well. Definitely recommended. 7/10.
the magic of the original one is gone
trashgang11 October 2021
Sequels, always in for a discussion. Take this one for example. The first flick I gave it a 9 but here the surprise of the blind man is gone, in fact the whole magic of the first one is gone.
But still it isn't a bad flick. Here and there it lacks a bit of suspense but when the fights and killings are on, it's gore galore.
If you haven't seen the first one you surey will ike it but as a sequel as said it lacks here and there with the surprise.
Gore 4/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 4/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5.
But still it isn't a bad flick. Here and there it lacks a bit of suspense but when the fights and killings are on, it's gore galore.
If you haven't seen the first one you surey will ike it but as a sequel as said it lacks here and there with the surprise.
Gore 4/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 4/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5.
It's good but could be better.
mehraj-malik0079 September 2021
a pretty decent sequal
thewalkingpuns29 May 2023
I don't think that din't breath is a movie that needed a sequal. But am I happy that there is, yes because this movie was a decent sequal and was pretty entertaining. Following the events from before. Phoenix, now played by Madyln Grace is properly living with her father the blind man and their dog, he teachers her how to hold her own. But one day some men come to kidnap her amid a string of organ harvests going on. But these men have messed with the wrong house and sone stephan lang is bringing down some hell on them. His performance was just as great as before and the action was well done. A good cast and a pretty decent seqaul overall.
like the first half
SnoopyStyle9 September 2021
It's 8 years after the first movie. The original house has been burnt down. The Blind Man (Stephen Lang) is raising young Phoenix (Madelyn Grace) in a different isolated house. He's overly protective. A creepy man takes an interest in Phoenix and follows her back home with his gang of thugs.
I don't mind the first half of the movie. It's interesting to see the story from the other side. I don't like the revelations in the second half of the movie. They are either too convenient or too unlikely. Why can't he just be a creepy child trafficker? The other issue is that the story should stay in that house. The Blind Man should have a way to turn off all the lights in his own home. I really like sneaking around although I don't know how long that could last. I'd rather find out than doing what this movie does in the second half.
I don't mind the first half of the movie. It's interesting to see the story from the other side. I don't like the revelations in the second half of the movie. They are either too convenient or too unlikely. Why can't he just be a creepy child trafficker? The other issue is that the story should stay in that house. The Blind Man should have a way to turn off all the lights in his own home. I really like sneaking around although I don't know how long that could last. I'd rather find out than doing what this movie does in the second half.
Better than the first
Luigi Di Pilla29 June 2023
Breath 2 was better than I expected and I think even more entertaining than the first part.
I liked how the little girl Phoenix played surviving and hiding itself in the house. She was very cool and for this performance she merits standing ovations. Then the adopting father delivered an outstanding role. There are some brutal bloody scenes but all this was necessary to express his fury against the kidnappers. The director Rodo Sayagues created a non stop breathtaking thriller on a very high enjoyable level. Congratulations to him too. He did a great job here. The sceneries and the house location were mysterious and all compatible for this movie. I cannot imagine that a third part will ever be realized what I hope so much anyway.
7/10.
I liked how the little girl Phoenix played surviving and hiding itself in the house. She was very cool and for this performance she merits standing ovations. Then the adopting father delivered an outstanding role. There are some brutal bloody scenes but all this was necessary to express his fury against the kidnappers. The director Rodo Sayagues created a non stop breathtaking thriller on a very high enjoyable level. Congratulations to him too. He did a great job here. The sceneries and the house location were mysterious and all compatible for this movie. I cannot imagine that a third part will ever be realized what I hope so much anyway.
7/10.
Sequel Justifying it's Prequel....
nitishkumarmohanta29 December 2022
And the Blind Old Man have returned here with a SWAG. But this time he is not like a Villain anymore;he is a Hero now in this Second Part of this installment..So Stephan Lang is back with a BANG with her daughter now,with so much gangsters returns and some wonderful action sequences with thugs outside of the house as well.. Technically Well-Made movie for sure.. I have completed both the parts of this movie in one go and enjoyed both of them.. You can go for this one with entire family for Sure and same 7 Stars rating out of 10 Stars from my side for this as well,because my review for this one also be same as first one..
Unbelievable, lamer
shefchenko17 October 2021
Kind of predictable, worse than the first movie, a bit lame, unbelievable(some of the girl's moves when she was movie from under the bed to the drawer without a single noise, better than every ninja out there). And the father was gonna kill the blind man in front of his kid, but 2minutes later he says they should not kill him in front of his child...... FACEPALM to the writers.
Breathing New Life
thesar-215 August 2021
You could Purge 1 & start here. But, why?
Part 1 was a refreshing restart in horror, especially when the grand majority lately are cheap, jump-shot ghost stories. I loved the first one and I REALLY liked this one as well. This is in the same realm of Purge 1-2, Collector 1-2 and Strangers 1-2 where all four series had home invasion horror as the 1st movie and the follow-up on a whole new level.
Right off the bat, I have to get a few things off my chest. I HATED the filter used here. It's mostly brown, tan or in-between. This was NOT a pretty movie to look at. Considering the subject matter and the John Wick-number of bad guys dominating the script, I can see why they wanted to make it look ugly. But, that doesn't change the fact it looks bland and boring.
Also, no spoilers, but what the second dog does is enormously far-fetched. You'll have to suspend your disbelief there for the climax to happen. And while we're on that dog, the other major thing it does is as equally unbelievable. But, again: plot.
And speaking of plot, from the cold open's important event to present day, there's an eight-year gap. But you wouldn't know that with how the characters look or act or provide exposition. It's as if this whole movie took place inside a weekend.
But, the rest of the movie? Oh, hell, this kicked ass and SHOULD be seen with part 1 despite not having to and they really couldn't be further apart.
A house explosion leads The Bad-Blind Man from the original film and girl to go live in an isolated house where the Man trains her his old Navy Seal survival skills so he doesn't lose another daughter like he did prior to #1. But, some REAL BAD MEN would like to take her for something very bad. The Bad-Blind Man has other plans for those men. Annnd, should we root for him?
There. I gave you a synopsis without spoilers and believe me, that's only about 10% of this movie. So much more for you to learn, explore and jump a mile when it happens. Also: No one is safe, sadly. This IS an all-around cutthroat film.
I would say: if you liked the first one, you should see this. But, frankly, they're so far apart in tone, atmosphere and locations, it's like it's a completely different movie. That said, yes, you CAN breathe new life into an already fresh idea/horror franchise.
***
Final Thoughts: The tagline to Mel Gibson's Payback kept coming to mind throughout this entire movie: "Get Ready to Root for the Bad Guy." Because...wow. The ratio of bad to good-hearted people here is almost outrageously comical.
Part 1 was a refreshing restart in horror, especially when the grand majority lately are cheap, jump-shot ghost stories. I loved the first one and I REALLY liked this one as well. This is in the same realm of Purge 1-2, Collector 1-2 and Strangers 1-2 where all four series had home invasion horror as the 1st movie and the follow-up on a whole new level.
Right off the bat, I have to get a few things off my chest. I HATED the filter used here. It's mostly brown, tan or in-between. This was NOT a pretty movie to look at. Considering the subject matter and the John Wick-number of bad guys dominating the script, I can see why they wanted to make it look ugly. But, that doesn't change the fact it looks bland and boring.
Also, no spoilers, but what the second dog does is enormously far-fetched. You'll have to suspend your disbelief there for the climax to happen. And while we're on that dog, the other major thing it does is as equally unbelievable. But, again: plot.
And speaking of plot, from the cold open's important event to present day, there's an eight-year gap. But you wouldn't know that with how the characters look or act or provide exposition. It's as if this whole movie took place inside a weekend.
But, the rest of the movie? Oh, hell, this kicked ass and SHOULD be seen with part 1 despite not having to and they really couldn't be further apart.
A house explosion leads The Bad-Blind Man from the original film and girl to go live in an isolated house where the Man trains her his old Navy Seal survival skills so he doesn't lose another daughter like he did prior to #1. But, some REAL BAD MEN would like to take her for something very bad. The Bad-Blind Man has other plans for those men. Annnd, should we root for him?
There. I gave you a synopsis without spoilers and believe me, that's only about 10% of this movie. So much more for you to learn, explore and jump a mile when it happens. Also: No one is safe, sadly. This IS an all-around cutthroat film.
I would say: if you liked the first one, you should see this. But, frankly, they're so far apart in tone, atmosphere and locations, it's like it's a completely different movie. That said, yes, you CAN breathe new life into an already fresh idea/horror franchise.
***
Final Thoughts: The tagline to Mel Gibson's Payback kept coming to mind throughout this entire movie: "Get Ready to Root for the Bad Guy." Because...wow. The ratio of bad to good-hearted people here is almost outrageously comical.
Quite good.
krzysiektom16 August 2021
A worthy sequel to the first one. Good script, decently directed, with violent, gory fighting scenes. Acting is good too, including the little girl and two dogs. It's not an Oscars contender of course, but for what it's trying to be it's really satisfactory.
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