The Descent (2005)

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After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.

Director: Neil Marshall
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Julyan
Cinematography: Sam McCurdy
Editing: Jon Harris
Production: Celador Films, Northmen Productions, Pathe
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $57M
Original Language: en

Themes

Monster Lurking in the Dark Woods, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Cave Exploration in Dark Depths, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance

Keywords

panic, darkness, mutant, expedition, cave, claustrophobia, trauma, gore, female friendship, rope, climbing, appalachia, friends, female protagonist, best friend

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Descent about?
After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.
Who directed The Descent?
The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall.
Who stars in The Descent?
The Descent stars Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, MyAnna Buring, Saskia Mulder, Nora-Jane Noone.
How long is The Descent?
The Descent has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Descent?
The Descent is a Adventure, Horror film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Descent?
The Descent has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Descent?
The Descent had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Descent gross?
The Descent grossed $57M worldwide.
Where was The Descent produced?
The Descent was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Descent?
The themes of The Descent include: Monster Lurking in the Dark Woods, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Cave Exploration in Dark Depths, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance.