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“Don’t Breathe” – A cinematic breath of fresh air

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By Kyeland Jackson —

This week, I witnessed a masterpiece.

Maybe it’s my growing age, but horror movies have become a droll affair. Whether it’s another remake, a recycled camp-horror or another paranormal encounter, the genre repeatedly belches unoriginal themes.

But “Don’t Breathe” defied the norm.

“Don’t Breathe” was nothing short of genius. A proverbial diamond-in-the-rough, the movie boasts no big acting names and a director who’s spearheaded only seven films in 16 years.