The Descent

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Yeti Y. Long drawn out build up. Quick end, rushed through. No backstory or credibility to the monsters. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review TheMovieSearch R The Descent is one of those horror films that had people talking long before it even hit theaters. I remember the trailers vividly—dark, claustrophobic, and genuinely chilling. Everyone was eager to see what kind of nightmare awaited beneath the surface, and for the most part, the film delivered on that promise. It’s not a perfect movie, but it’s a strong one. The story of a group of adventurous women exploring a cave system and finding themselves trapped—and hunted—works well because it plays on two fears at once: the physical claustrophobia of being underground and the psychological terror of the unknown. The director does a great job of building tension through atmosphere rather than relying on cheap jump scares. You truly feel the sense of panic and suffocation right alongside the characters. The suspense is the movie’s greatest strength. From the moment they descend into the cave, the dread never lets up. The pacing keeps you on edge, and even when not much is happening, there’s always that feeling that something could happen at any moment. It’s a nail-biting experience from start to finish. That said, the dark cinematography and editing style can be frustrating at times. I get that the characters are underground with limited light, but some scenes are so dimly lit that it becomes hard to tell what’s going on. You find yourself squinting just to figure out who’s where or what’s happening. While that choice might enhance the realism, it also makes certain sequences difficult to follow visually. The screenplay does its job well enough—it’s simple, effective, and keeps the focus on survival and fear rather than overcomplicating things. The characters feel distinct, and their tension with one another adds an extra layer to the story. The creatures themselves, though, were a bit of a mixed bag. When they first appear, they don’t quite land the way they should—they feel more “monstrous” than terrifying, and it takes a while before they start to feel like a real threat. Still, once the movie leans into the chaos, the horror works better, especially when the survival instincts of the women kick in. By the time the film reaches its ending, you’re exhausted—in a good way—but also a little unsettled by how it all wraps up. The conclusion is bleak and a bit discouraging, but it fits the tone of what came before. Overall, The Descent is an intense, suffocating horror experience that’s worth watching at least once. It’s not flawless, but it’s gripping, suspenseful, and definitely not for the claustrophobic. Even with its flaws in lighting and creature design, it remains one of the more memorable and nerve-racking horror films of its time. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Michael A. In the deepest part of the world, what waits for us is creepier and more horrifying than we could imagine. This film puts us through moments that don’t jump-scare us to death, but allows us to figure out what we’re hearing and seeing and when we do, it’s a big gasp of horror. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Carlos M De las mejores peliculas de cuevas de terror que he visto no le pongo 5 estrellas porque no me gusto que traicionaran a la guia sexy de rojo:/ sinceramente de terror no es tanto pero del 1 al 10 le pondria un 7 porque considero que apesar de que el suspenso es constante los demonios o canibales su apariencia no da tanto miedo comparando con otros asemejantes pero sin duda vale la pena verla aunque sino te gustan las peliculas de cuevas y que la escenografía es casi igual siempre mejor no la veas Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review ROBERT Z. Legit scary…well acted Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review David W One of those rare movies that builds characters just as well as it builds tension. The feeling of claustrophobia and building dread is palpable and the ending certainty doesn't sell itself out either. Superb stuff. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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