FandomWire has received exclusive information that Don’t breathe 3 is currently in development. No plot details have been revealed at this time. However, the third entry in the popular horror/thriller franchise will likely continue to follow The Blind Man.
don’t breathe was released in 2016 to critical and audience acclaim, earning an 88% critic score and an audience score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. It was a major box office success, grossing over 157 million against a budget of just 9.9 million. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead 2013) directed and horror icon Sam Raimi produced the home invasion thriller. With this kind of talent behind the camera, it’s easy to see why No Breathe became an instant cult classic.
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For all these types of reports, it’s important to stress that “In development” means that the teams connected to the studio are preparing and writing the following projects. This does not guarantee that they will all make it to the screen.
What to expect from Don’t Breathe 3
“The Blind Man” would undoubtedly be considered the villain of don’t breathe. His ruthlessly efficient methods of hunting down and killing would-be thieves who have broken into his house are terrifying. As the story unfolds, we learn the secrets of his dark past and the depths of his depravity. So when Don’t breathe 2 came out and “The Blind Man” suddenly became the hero of sorts, many fans were confused. Will be Don’t breathe 3 continue this arc?
For the sequel, Rodo Sayagues stepped into the role of director with Fede Álvarez co-writing the screenplay. Eight years after the events of the first film, Don’t breathe 2, sees “The Blind” raising a young girl. When she is taken from him in a violent kidnapping, he violently goes on a rampage to get her back. Don’t breathe 3 will likely follow that trend of gore and dirt that fans of the franchise have come to expect.
News from Don’t breathe 3 will be a pleasant surprise for most. Many fans weren’t expecting to see another entry following the weaker performance and reception of Don’t breathe 2. Do you think Don’t breathe 3 will allow “The Blind Man” to continue its arc of redemption? Or would you rather see him as the villain again?
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