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The Descent (2005)

R · 2005-07-08 · 1h 39m · EN
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After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.

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Neil MarshallDirector
Budget
$3.5M
Box office
$57.1M

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Shauna MacdonaldShauna MacdonaldSarah CarterNatalie MendozaNatalie MendozaJuno KaplanAlex ReidAlex ReidBeth O'BrienMyAnna BuringMyAnna BuringSam VernetSaskia MulderSaskia MulderRebecca VernetNora-Jane NooneNora-Jane NooneHollyLeslie SimpsonLeslie SimpsonCrawlerOliver MilburnOliver MilburnPaul CarterMolly KayllMolly KayllJessica CarterCraig ConwayCraig ConwayCrawler - ScarTristan MatthiaeTristan MatthiaeCrawlerMark CronfieldMark CronfieldCrawler

Keywords

PanicFemale protagonistBrutal violenceGoreMutantFriendsAppalachiaBest friendExpeditionCaveSurvival horrorDarknessCreatureGrievingTraumaClimbingClaustrophobiaRopeSpeleology

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAdventure · HorrorTheme affinityPanic · Female Protagonist · Brutal ViolenceMood preferenceDarknessDirector preference34410Actor preference22122 · 141945 · 141951Country preferenceGb

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Frequently asked questions about The Descent

What is The Descent about?

After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.

How long is The Descent?

The Descent has a runtime of 99 minutes.