Don’t Breathe Plot Synopsis
As Rocky, Alex, and Money break into the house belonging to blind Gulf War veteran, Norman Nordstorm, they quickly realize that it is a deathtrap. The three of them work hard to escape but are quickly trapped by the veteran’s skilled defenses. It becomes a race against time as the veteran proves too strong and skilled for them.
Why do the thieves choose Norman’s house?
The trio of detectives receive reliable intel that Norman has $3,000,000 stashed in his house – money he reportedly received in settlement for his daughter’s death as a result of a car accident. Located in an abandoned slum-like neighbourhood, Norman’s is the only occupied house. The detectives do their homework on Norman before putting their plan into action. ..
What do the thieves think about robbery?
Rocky is determined to rob Norman because she wants to escape the abusive environment at home. Alex, however, has ethical concerns and is not onboard with the idea of robbing a blind man.
Rocky convinces him and Alex eventually agrees to partake. He only does so though because he has feelings for Rocky, even though she is with Money.
The action begins
The group of three burglars broke into Norman’s house and were met with resistance when they tried to get to the money. One of the burglars, Money, became overexcited and shot the lock off the basement door. This woke up Norman, who then manhandled Money like a child before shooting him dead. ..
Rocky found Norman checking his safe and after he left, stole the cash from the safe. Norman found two pairs of shoes and realized there were more robbers in the house. He went to recheck his safe only to find it empty. He then began closing any way to get out of the house – doors, windows, and the like. Rocky and Alex now know it’s a deadly maze they need to escape. ..
What’s the secret of the basement?
Rocky and Alex head down to the basement – only to be startled by a restrained pregnant woman, Cindy Roberts. As they try to help Cindy escape, Norman shoots at them – accidentally killing the pregnant lady. Norman expresses deep sorrow after Cindy’s death and gets fiercer than before in absolute fury. To make the showdown even, he shuts off all the lights – covering the area in darkness.
The intense chase
Despite the darkness, Alex and Rocky manage to knock out Norman and exit the basement. They block the basement exit. However, as they try to flee Norman’s savage Rottweiler gets up and chases her back into the bedroom. Alex falls down on the skylight which Norman shoots through. After a little struggle, Norman stabs him with garden shears. Eventually, Rocky is also captured.
She is restrained in the basement where Norman reveals he impregnated Cindy to give him a child as a replacement for his daughter she killed in the accident. According to his twisted theory, that’s only fair – a new daughter for his lost daughter.
With Cindy dead, Rocky will have to do the job. Norman cuts a hole in Rocky’s pants and fills a baster with his semen. As he prepares to artificially inseminate Rocky, Alex pops out of nowhere and knocks out the blind man with a hammer. ..
Does Rocky escape?
Norman shoots Alex dead after getting her to follow him upstairs. He then struggles with Rocky, who manages to gain control of Norman. In a intense struggle, Rocky is able to save Alex and take him into the house.
She whacks him over the head multiple times with a crowbar causing him to fall into the basement. The gun goes off, shooting him in the side.
Rocky takes the money and leaves Norman’s arena in a state of disbelief.
At the airport, Rocky is with her sister preparing to leave for California. A news report on the TV states Norman Nordstorm is alive, and that both the burglars are dead. Rocky’s involvement in the burglary remains concealed… but is she really safe?
