3 Words: Heart Stopping Terror.

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2006)

The Descent is a rare gem. It's not scary -- it's not horrifying -- It's absolutely terrifying.
Within the first twenty minutes of film we have been sucked into the claustrophobic depths of hell and propelled on a roller-coaster ride that will leave you shaken and crying for mommy. No other horror film has so adeptly integrated fast-paced visuals, creatures that you wished would just die they're so hideous, and plot points that will leave your jaw hitting the floor. There should be a disclaimer at the beginning of this film to warn people who are elderly or on heart medication. But don't take my word for it.