The Descent
Film

The Descent (2005)

2 critics 2 lists ★ 7.0 TMDb ✓ Verified on TMDb 100 min AdventureHorror

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.

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Where to watch The Descent?
In the US, The Descent is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and you can rent it on Amazon Video.
Is The Descent worth watching?
2 of our critics, from Gen X, Gen Z, put The Descent on their lists; it appears in 2 Listen Watch Play lists so far.
Movies like The Descent?
Our critics most often pair it with Get Out, The Blair Witch Project, The Babadook, Hereditary.
When did The Descent come out?
2005 · Adventure, Horror.

The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Craftsman
The CraftsmanGen X

Neil Marshall's brutal survival horror pits a group of friends against ancient, subterranean predators, but the true terror lies in the unraveling of their relationships and the psychological toll of extreme isolation. The creatures, though terrifying, are almost secondary to the human drama of betrayal, grief, and the primal fight for survival in a suffocating environment. It's a visceral testament to how internal monsters manifest when pushed to the absolute edge.

from “12 Films That Prove The Monsters Were Never Under Your Bed, But Always Closer” →
The Vibe Detector
The Vibe DetectorGen Z

Pitch-black caves, shaky cam terror, and those creature reveals from the shadows? This film’s visual language is just *it*. The tight, suffocating frames, the eerie red glow of night vision, the way absolute darkness becomes its own character. It’s a masterclass in making you feel physically uncomfortable just by watching. The aesthetic is pure, unadulterated primal fear.

from “Loved Fall 2: Deadpoint? These 9 films are peak 'nope, not going there' aesthetic.” →

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