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SummaryOne year after a tragic accident, six girlfriends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians for their annual extreme outdoor adventure, in this case the exploration of a cave hidden deep in the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes, and there's no way out. But there is something else lurking under the earth. (Lionsgate)

Directed By:Neil Marshall

Written By:Neil Marshall

The Descent

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Generally Favorable
71
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
90% Positive
27 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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100
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
It's the most intense, unpredictable and thrilling cinematic experience I've had the pleasure to squirm through in ages.
83
Baltimore Sun
The most exhilaratingly horrifying movie to come out in years.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
79% Positive
235 Ratings
13% Mixed
39 Ratings
7% Negative
22 Ratings
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Feb 15, 2022
10
HellHoleHorror
The caves look amazing, they are so convincing. For what could be a really dull film to look at it actually looks amazing. The sound is awesome. It uses the surround and bass to perfection. The score is absolutely spot-on. The pacing is perfect. It's rare that films get the pace so right! It is really scary, makes you jump, painfully claustrophobic and incredibly tense. The atmosphere and suspense is perfect. The creatures looked pretty cool but nothing too insane. It is really gory and grotesque. Hands-down best horror film of the decade. Intensely claustrophobic and riveting horror that never lets you relax.
Nov 16, 2020
10
MAX4D
This masterpiece is a great work in this genre of horror*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
75
San Francisco Chronicle
Marshall takes a modest budget and a concept that isn't all that original and produces a frightening, intelligent and sexy thriller.
75
Rolling Stone
Prepare to be scared senseless, and then, when you think you have it figured, your certainty will be shaken by scenes built to scare you even more.
70
Washington Post
Marshall keeps the film lean and focused. He does have a nice taste for horror imagery.
67
Austin Chronicle
The Descent may not be everything you've heard, but man, it's also a lot of things you haven't.
50
L.A. Weekly
Compulsively watchable, with its fair share of effective sledgehammer shocks; it just isn't very good.
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Feb 26, 2019
10
AlexKallinsky
The Descent is a visceral, magnetic ride that grabs you from the opening scene. It uses a likable cast as well as very intense cinematography and direction to drag you into the caves with them.
Mar 6, 2022
6
hyunwest123
this movie is so **** loud in the sound effect parts and super muffled/quiet at the dialogue parts, it's like the worst volume control like wtf??? i had to constantly upper/lower the volume throughout the movie itw as a pain in the butt.
Dec 9, 2018
6
jonslow
The first cave survivor movie I've seen. It's like Wrong Turn movie. I like this quote "I'm an English teacher, not **** Tomb Raider."
Feb 28, 2025
3
Broyax
Un groupe de gonzesses va jouer les andouilles sous la terre (on appelle cette connerie avec un nom savant, la « spéléologie »… autant dire un dîner de cons… souterrain) et comme elles n’ont pas le sens de l’orientation, elles se paument dans les galeries comme des connes. Cette expéditon fait penser au fameux Délivrance certes, au cours duquel un groupe de gars sont partis faire du canoé-kayak… ils pensaient s’amuser et sont tombés par hasard sur… c’était presque pareil mais pas tout à fait quand même, non, non. Mais bon, enfin, bref. Mais ici donc, on nage surtout dans la médiocrité, voire une merditude certaine, notamment la réalisation qui cumule les défauts ! mauvais éclairage, (très) mauvais montage et agitation très agitée de la caméra. Et mauvais cadrage aussi. Le film met du temps à démarrer également (du **** à l’allumage, sans doute). Mais globalement, on ne s’y ennuie pas. Ou pas trop quand même. Les filles se débrouillent quand même, surtout la miss Mendoza… mais aussi celle qui a un nom de hamburger, je crois. C’est l’héroïne en tout cas. Enfin, pour sa part, la fin elle-même n’est pas concluante et appelle une suite, je suppose… qui ne viendra que quelques années plus **** !
Sep 5, 2018
3
SEROJ
I am actually amazed to see how much people liked this piece of c8ap. Not scary at all.
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  • Celador Films
  • Northmen Productions
  • Pathe UK
Aug 4, 2006
1 h 39 m
R
The Scariest Movie In Earth
Scream Awards
• 4 Nominations
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 4 Nominations
British Independent Film Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
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