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Movie Info

Release Date: July 08, 2005
Runtime: 100 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (1)
Genres:
Adventure Horror
Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $57,130,027
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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87%
Tomatometer
71
71/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
4,322 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
271,210 votes
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The Descent

2005

"Fear awaits in the darkness below."

Also known as: 🇷🇴 RO: Coborâre întunecată All international titles (1) →
Adventure Horror 100 min 7.2/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Budget: $3,500,000
Revenue: $57,130,027
Profit $53,630,027
ROI +1532.3% (16.3x)

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Cast of The Descent

Shauna Macdonald as Sarah Carter in The Descent
Shauna Macdonald
Sarah Carter
Natalie Mendoza as Juno Kaplan in The Descent
Natalie Mendoza
Juno Kaplan
MyAnna Buring as Sam Vernet in The Descent
MyAnna Buring
Sam Vernet

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Keywords

#suspenseful 132 #female protagonist 58 #friends 47 #gore 45 #creature 43 #best friend 39 #female friendship 27 #ambivalent 26 #mutant 24 #survival horror 22 #trauma 19 #grieving 16 #expedition 9 #cave 8 #panic 7

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Descent

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  • The film was shot on location in a series of caves in Scotland, which contributed to the claustrophobic atmosphere and realism of the setting.

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  • The actress Shauna Macdonald, who portrayed Sarah, underwent extensive training to prepare for the physically demanding role that required both strength and endurance.

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  • In one scene, a character's flashlight flickers and then goes out; this was an intentional choice to heighten tension and showcase the characters' deteriorating hope.

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  • There is a brief moment where a character's hand is seen covered in blood, which was not part of the original script; this was added during filming to enhance the horror element.

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  • The film's score, composed by David Julyan, utilizes unsettling sounds and dissonant tones to create an atmosphere of dread throughout the film.

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  • The Descent has been noted for its strong female ensemble cast, which was a departure from the typical horror film featuring predominantly male characters.

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