"Just because he's blind doesn't mean he's a saint, bro." Money, the thug boyfriend of main character, Rocky, spoke these words in the new blockbuster hit, Don't Breathe. This horror/thriller film, set in the slums of Detroit, is one of the most shocking movies of our time. As someone who, quite frankly, has an unhealthy level of obsession with horror and thriller films, I thought that I would be able to predict the antagonist's next move scene by scene. But I was pleasantly proved wrong.

Just when you think a character is safe, an escape route has been cleared, or you've seen the most disturbing thing in the film, you are quickly mistaken. Don't Breathe contains more twists and turns than your favorite rollercoaster. However, some predictability was inevitable. Classically, the misogynistic mass of testosterone that is the main character's boyfriend is the first to die due to disrespect for the antagonist like in many horror films. There is a strong-willed female lead. And per usual, there is a kind-hearted character that dies a brutal, undeserving death. Nevertheless, the small cliches are far outweighed by the shock-factor implemented by the screenplay of the film which was masterfully created by director Fede Alvarez.

So should you spend your money on a ticket to go see Don't Breathe? Absolutely. Although, if you are squeamish, or have severe anxiety or PTSD, I do not recommend seeing this film. At least, I don't recommend seeing it alone. Also, if you plan on using a turkey baster any time in the near future...I wouldn't watch it. Trust me, you'll be happy you didn't.

But if you are a lover of horror, gore, and all things scary, this film is phenomenal! You won't leave the theater feeling like you wasted your money on another rip-off of The Exorcist, Saw, Nightmare on Elm Street, or any of the other creepy cinema classics that we adore. Don't Breathe has created a new sense of scary all on it's own.

"Now you see what I see." - Blind Man