A Legitimately Scary Movie

Rating: 8/10 (20 August 2006)

Let me start by saying that this movie is far from amazing, but it surely doesn't disappoint. I'm a huge horror fan, and always have been. I've seen so many horror films, and have yet to be even remotely scared. The Descent was different. This is the only movie I've ever seen that actually scared me, and apparently I wasn't the only one. After getting outa the theater both of my friends looked shaken, and a kid who walked out after wards was pale as a ghost. He look at us and said "I never should have seen that movie by myself". This movie definitely gets the adrenaline pumping.
This movie lacks plot, as well as explanation as to what these creatures are that are chasing them. It was a little disappointing that it was never explained, but honestly it really didn't take away from the movie. Its other greatest flaw is that it will always be referred to as "that movie like 'The Cave'". The Cave is a god awful movie, and sadly The Descent will always be compared to a knock off of it.
The good stuff, well the movie starts off in a rather scary setting. The fact that the whole movie is filmed with the girls trapped inside these enclosed caves give it a real creepy feeling. You immediately get a sense of claustrophobia, and then to top it off these creatures are desperately trying to find them. I don't want to spoil anything, but the creatures in this movie were great. They really gave off a feeling of feral bloodlust and it really made them creepy. The Film work was wonderful throughout this movie, whether it be the lighting or just the shots, it really helped to give the movie a really creepy feel.
This movie is not just jump out and scare you horror (which it has) its a legitimately scary movie. Every aspect of this movie helps make this movie the scariest movie I've ever seen.
Do Not Miss This Movie.