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The Descent streaming

2005 Movie United Kingdom Adventure, Thriller, Horror 99 min 16

By: Neil Marshall With: Stephen Lamb, Leslie Simpson, Sophie Trott, Shauna Macdonald, Molly Kayll

A woman goes on vacation with her friends after her husband and daughter encounter a tragic accident. One year later she goes hiking with her friends and they get trapped in the cave. With a lack of supply, they struggle to survive and they meet strange blood thirsty creatures.

Filmium rating

72%

Mood

Claustrophobic

Dark

Suspenseful

Tense

Terrifying

Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Neil Marshall

Leslie Simpson

Shauna Macdonald

Molly Kayll

Catherine Dyson

Julie Ellis

Craig Conway

Tristan Matthiae

Nora-Jane Noone

Stephen Lamb

Mark Cronfield

Stuart Luis

MyAnna Buring

Sophie Trott

Saskia Mulder

Alex Reid

Justin Hackney

Natalie Mendoza

Oliver Milburn

All-Female Cast

Diverse Characters

Strong Performances

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Gradual Reveal

Handheld Camera

Immersive

Limited Lighting

Low Lighting

Low-Key Lighting

Practical Effects

Set Design

Tight Framing

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Flashbacks

Linear

Non-Linear

Survivor-Focused

Pace

Accelerated Climax

Claustrophobic

Claustrophobic Pacing

Gradual Escalation

Intense

Slow Build-Up

Slow-Building Tension

Tension Ramping

Tension-Filled

Runtime

Feature-Length

Long

Sustained Tension

Soundtrack

Ambient

Ambient Score

Sound Design

Style

Atmospheric

Cinematic

Dark Cinematography

Gritty

Practical Effects

Realistic

Set Design

Stylized

Time-Period

2000S

Central Conflict

Betrayal Among Friends

Creature Attack

Interpersonal Conflict

Psychological Conflict

Survival Against Creatures

Survival Against Monsters

Trapped Underground

Trust Issues

Characters

Adventurers

Cave Dwellers

Female Explorers

Female Survivors

Hikers

Survivors

Ending

Ambiguous

Hallucination

Hallucination Twist

Traumatic

Historical Context

Early 2000S

Post-2000S Horror

Post-9/11 Horror

Key Plot Points

Betrayal

Cave Collapse

Creature Attack

Creature Encounter

Rescue Attempt

Plot

Betrayal

Caving Expedition

Caving Horror

Claustrophobic Setting

Female Empowerment

Female Survivors

Survival Horror

Underground Creatures

Setting

Appalachian Mountains

Cave System

Caves

Dark Cave

Isolated

Subterranean

Underground

Shooting Location

Pinewood Studios

Scotland

Scottish Caves

United Kingdom

Theme

Betrayal

Fear Of The Unknown

Female Empowerment

Female Resilience

Psychological Trauma

Survival

Trauma

Trust And Betrayal

Genre

Horror

Psychological Drama

Psychological Horror

Thriller

Audiences

Adult Audience

Adult Viewers

Adults

Female Audiences

Horror Enthusiasts

Horror Fans

Thriller Enthusiasts

Titles

A Descida

La Descente

The descent

The Descent - Abgrund des Grauens

魔窟

Box Office Success

$57 Million

$57 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

86% Rotten Tomatoes

Favorable Reviews

Festivals

Sundance

Popularity

Cult Following

Cult Hit

Horror Favorite

Ratings

Highly Rated

Reception

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Cult Classic

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2005

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