The Descent sets example for a superb horror movie

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2006)

I went to see The Descent last night and that was a decision I don't regret. I literally left the theater with a smile on my face showing my extreme satisfaction.
The Descent is about a group of British women cavers that gather in the Appalachian Mountains for a caving adventure. As they begin their quest it seems that nothing could go wrong. Everyone is happy as the cave seems very captivating. But of course, the team eventually encounters an accident that traps them inside the depths of the cave and leaves them desperately searching for an alternate path out. Then, they are suddenly under a stealth attack by a group of strangely developed creatures that have been living in this cave for God knows how long. Let the gore fest begin. The story line may seem somewhat familiar but its the brilliant film-making that sets it on a whole new level.
Excellent camera angles, perfect timing, and a very respectable script make this a horror movie that will truly scare you out of your seat. So long I have waited for a movie like this as the characters react like real humans would. How many times have you watched a "scary" movie but you end up just laughing at the stupidity of the characters? Not here. This movie makes you feel like you are being chased from start to finish and you will come to respect it greatly. I give it a 9/10. Well done!