Stephen Lang Reveals Secret to Don’t Breathe 3’s Success: It’s All About the Script!

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Following the divisive film “Don’t Breathe 2″, there appears to be little eagerness among fans to expand the movie series conceived by director Fede Álvarez and his regular partner Rodo Sayagues, who also worked on “Alien: Romulus”. While franchise lead Stephen Lang has expressed a hopeful but still underwhelming sentiment regarding “Don’t Breathe 3”, stating he’d like to complete his character’s storyline with a strong script, no concrete plans for the film have been announced yet.

While discussing my latest TV project, the biblical series “House of David,” with The Direct during a promotional interview, I was asked about the prospect of a third installment of “Don’t Breathe.” Although I expressed enthusiasm and a readiness to reprise my character, it seems that as of now, there doesn’t appear to be a script in the works.

Currently, it sits there. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens next. To be honest, I’m eager to proceed with it, much like Charles Dickens’ Barkis who was willing. I’d prefer to conclude this matter, but we’ll simply have to wait and observe the direction things take.

What we need is a solid script that wraps everything up nicely. If we can achieve that, I’m confident we’ll pull it off because both movies were huge successes.

As a cinephile, I can’t help but share my thoughts on the “Don’t Breathe” series. The original movie from 2016 was a real box office hit, raking in over $157 million, and the sequel that followed in 2021 managed to make $53 million. However, the critical reception of the first film was phenomenal, with an impressive 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes. On the other hand, the second installment didn’t quite resonate with critics as much, earning a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This lower score might be due to the backlash the film received after its trailer unveiled its highly controversial plotline.

After the Backlash of ‘Don’t Breathe 2,’ a Third Film Doesn’t Sound Like a Great Idea

2016 marked the debut of an exceptional home invasion thriller, delivering a gripping portrayal of the subgenre with some creative license for a unique, unforgettable viewing experience. The film’s enigmatic ending hinted at potential sequels, but to keep things fresh, modifications were necessary. Here’s how the original idea could be adapted:

1. A home-invasion thriller from 2016 was a standout, masterfully depicting the subgenre with a twist while occasionally breaking conventional rules for an extraordinary watch. The film’s ambiguous ending suggested a sequel, but to avoid repetition, alterations were essential.

2. In 2016, we witnessed the launch of a remarkable home-invasion thriller that skillfully represented its subgenre by occasionally bending the rules for an unforgettable viewing experience. The film’s enigmatic finale hinted at a possible sequel, but to maintain freshness, modifications were crucial.

Initially, it was hard for viewers to accept that the writers Álvarez and Sayagues would transform the villain from Don’t Breathe 2, The Blind Man (Norman Nordstrom), into a hero. When the movie was announced, audience reactions were predominantly unfavorable, especially after the first trailer was released. The Blind Man was portrayed as a ruthless monster whose motives extended far beyond self-defense. In the original film, it was revealed that he was a kidnapper who sought to impregnate one of his victims because she played a role in his daughter’s death. Despite the atrocities inflicted upon him and his right to protect his dignity and home, he was undeniably a major antagonist. As one of the robbers put it, “Just ’cause he’s blind doesn’t make him a saint, bro.

I found myself appreciating the success of Don’t Breathe 2 at the box office, and overall, I didn’t think it was a poor film. Stephen Lang delivered another strong performance, as always, and the action sequences were well-executed. However, it was challenging to overlook Nordstrom’s past transgressions. The movie attempted to depict him as an antihero on a mission to save his daughter, but it proved difficult for me to view him as a reformed villain.

A third installment might be feasible with an exceptional screenplay. However, the potential downside is substantial. The negative reaction could almost certainly occur spontaneously, and modern audiences wield considerable influence over a movie’s fate. No filmmaker relishes the prospect of dealing with irate, unpredictable fans on social media, and _Don’t Breathe 3_ seems certain to fan the flames that are still smoldering from everyone’s point of view.

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2025-04-03 20:33