The Witch vs. Don't Breathe

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Two horror movies from this year and last that I didn't really love. I think The Witch had the better plot and of course is technically the better film but for entertainment purposes I think I'll side with Don't Breathe.

Rac
Rac

VVitch.

Both films build tension so nicely.

Not even remotely close. The Witch is a horror masterpiece. Don't Breathe is solid but ultimately falls apart in the end.

Not even remotely close. The Witch is a horror masterpiece. Don't Breathe is solid but ultimately falls apart in the end.

The Witch is more intriguing.

Gotta go Don't Breathe...

the vvitch is incredible, don't breathe isn't anything special

no comparison, the witch is brilliant

Much like It Follows, both of these are horror films which I watched relatively recently on Netflix, and The Witch's off-kilter, slow-burning, auteur sensibilities give it the win here, along with some really unsettling performances from all involved. Don't Breathe was solid enough, but aside from the obviously disgusting twist I never felt particularly out of my comfort zone watching it.

I have to go with Don't Breathe here. It might not be one that I go back to super often, but when I saw it for the first time, I paid for the entire theater seat, but only ended up using the edge. I know The Witch has some dedicated fans out there, but I'm just not one of them.

I also think The Witch was more enveloping and just better written & acted.