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Is Don't Breathe 2 OK for Kids?

ThrillerHorror
17+
R⭐ 6.0 / 102021 · 1h 38m
Rodo Sayagues

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Don't Breathe 2 yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Extreme▼
  • Multiple brutal hand-to-hand combat deaths with weapons
  • Organ harvesting procedure attempted on conscious victim
  • Dog killed off-screen
  • Characters tortured and maimed
  • Graphic deaths by stabbing and other weapons
💬Language
Extreme▼
  • The f-word used approximately 20+ times
  • Multiple uses of other strong profanity throughout
👻Scary Scenes
Extreme▼
  • Sustained terror as girl is hunted and captured
  • Medical horror involving forced organ removal
  • Claustrophobic underground chase sequences
  • Constant threat of death and torture
💕Romance
None▼
  • No romantic content
🍺Substances
Mild▼
  • References to meth lab operation
  • Characters involved in drug manufacturing
⚡Stimulation
Extreme▼
  • Relentless tension and action sequences
  • High-stress survival scenarios throughout
  • Intense sound design and combat
Don't Breathe 2 — Heads Up for Parents

The 'father' figure is revealed to be a war criminal who kidnapped the protagonist, adding complex moral layers

About Don't Breathe 2

A blind military veteran who has been raising a kidnapped girl as his daughter faces criminals who claim to be her real family seeking to harvest her organs. This is an intense thriller that explores themes of survival, family bonds, and moral ambiguity in extreme circumstances.

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Extremely disturbing content including child endangerment and organ harvesting requires mature discussion

Family Takeaways from Don't Breathe 2

What it gets right

  • ✓Shows how love and protection can transcend biological relationships
  • ✓Demonstrates courage in standing up against evil even when afraid

Don't Breathe 2 Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Community Notes

  • Concerns about glorifying kidnapping/Stockholm syndrome dynamics
Cast:Stephen LangMadelyn GraceBrendan Sexton IIIAdam YoungRocci Williams

Is Don't Breathe 2 Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✗Age 12: Not recommended for 12-year-olds
✗Age 13: Not recommended for 13-year-olds
✗Age 15: Not recommended for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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