The Descent (2005)
Afraid of the dark? You will be.
Starring: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, Nora Jane Noone, MyAnna Buring, Oliver Milburn, Molly Kayll, Craig Conway, Leslie Simpson, Mark Cronfield, Steve Lamb, Catherine Dyson, Julie Ellis, Sophie Trott, Tristan Matthiae, Stuart Luis, Justin Hackney
Director: Neil Marshall
Running Time: 100 minutes
US MPAA rating: N/AUK BBFC rating: 18
Action, Adventure, Horror, Thriller
In 2002, writer/director Neil Marshall had his feature debut with
It's Got: Six women (or perhaps just one) on the verge of a nervous breakdown; Nosferatu-like troglodytes; disturbing hallucinations; some truly vicious and bloody fights; and multiple compound fractures to match all the mental trauma.
It Needs: Well, you'll need to bring your own map to find a way through its deceptively simple terrains.
Alternatives: The Hole, They, Identity, Switchblade Romance, 'Jacob's Ladder', The Forgotten, The Shining, 'Apocalypse Now', Trauma, Dark Water
Summary: This dark labyrinth of trauma, treachery and troglodytes sets terrifying traps for the mind.
Review Date: 27th June 2005
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External Links
Official Web Site
The Descent at the IMDB
