IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users84%
Director: Neil Marshall•Genres: Horror, Adventure, Thriller
A group of young women go on a caving expedition in a remote, uncharted wilderness. When a rockslide traps them deep underground, they discover they are not alone. They must fight for survival against both the terrifying creatures that inhabit the caves and their own deteriorating sanity as their friendships crumble under extreme pressure.
Descent was widely acclaimed by critics for its intense atmosphere, visceral scares, and strong female leads. It is often cited as one of the best horror films of the 2000s, praised for its claustrophobic setting and creature design.
Praised for its relentless tension and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Commended for its effective creature design and brutal action sequences.
Highlighted for its strong performances, particularly from the female cast.
Google audience: Audiences loved the film's terrifying suspense and thrilling escape sequences. Many appreciated the film's intense gore and the believable portrayal of the characters' desperate struggle for survival.
The unrated version of the film contains additional gore and a slightly altered ending where Sarah does not kill Juno.
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