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Here’s the Original Ending to ‘Don’t Breathe’ (Exclusive)
Spoiler warning; duh.
One of the things I loved about Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe is that it didn’t end with a button, and left me with a lot of questions. For example, how did he capture the initial girl in the first place? Was there a prequel in mind? Is there more about the blind man’s (played by Stephen Lang) history we don’t know? As for the conclusion, they never even set up a sequel, although they did reinforce that Lang’s character was in fact alive.
So, it made me think, was there more planned for the finale? I’m not one for epilogues, but this conclusion really felt anti-Hollywood, which surprised me quite a bit.
Doing some digging, I was able to learn that there was in fact a cute little button at the end of the film, one that was way more definitive, yet created even more questions. Was it shot? Yes. Why isn’t it in the film? I don’t know, but can speculate that either Alvarez wanted the ending to be more ominous and finite (in case they never make a sequel), or that this ending just created more confusion among casual viewers.
Here it is:
CUT TO:
INT. BUS STATION LOBBY – NOON
The midsize station is filled with commuters. People criss-cross through the lobby area.
Rocky and Diddy walking ahead. Backpack with the money strapped on. The CAMERA drops low behind the two sisters as they disappear in the crowd.
We hold a beat in this sea of legs, then —
CLOSE ON: A cane enters the frame. Moving slowly, scanning every inch of the floor.
FIN.
The more I think about the film, it becomes clear to me that the filmmakers made a strong attempt to keep information to an absolute minimum. The less that’s revealed, the scarier, IMO. Don’t Breathe is shrouded in confusion, but nothing that’s unrealistic, which I believe only heightened the experience. The decision to omit this ending, as cool as it may be, was a good one.
If you’re hoping to see the footage, I’ve got some good news for you. You won’t have to wait for the home video release as the extended ending is quite literally hiding within the red band trailer. Don’t believe me? Here’s the shot…
Exclusives
New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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