Descent Into Hell (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1986, Descent Into Hell is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Francis Girod, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The marriage of the famous writer Alan and his young wife Lola is in a crisis. On a vacation in Haiti Lola wants to decide if their relationship still has a future...
Who’s in it. Descent Into Hell stars Claude Brasseur as Alan Kolber, Sophie Marceau as Lola Kolber, Betsy Blair as Mrs. Burns and Hippolyte Girardot as Philippe Devignat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Descent Into Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Descent Into Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Descent Into Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descent Into Hell (1986)?
- In CA, Descent Into Hell is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Descent Into Hell worth watching?
- Descent Into Hell holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descent Into Hell?
- Descent Into Hell stars Claude Brasseur, Sophie Marceau, Betsy Blair, Hippolyte Girardot and Sidiki Bakaba.
- When was Descent Into Hell released?
- Descent Into Hell was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.