Very Well Done

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2006)

I went into this movie with pretty low expectations,having read about it a year or two ago and thinking the plot was for the most part unoriginal.Though the plot may be similar to many other films in the horror genre it really did not matter.The film is in fact very original in its execution but even if it were not the acting and camera work were nothing short of fantastic.The mood and atmosphere work so well no monsters are even needed they are a bonus. The caving scenes are so intense someone without a bit of claustrophobia(myself included)will be gasping for air.As a frame of reference for anyone reading this I am a horror film lover but am constantly let down, and very rarely impressed. My idea of a well done horror films are The Exorcist,Alien,Don't Look Now,Black Christmas,The Changeling and Halloween(The only well done slasher film)I have other favorites but they are all up to this caliber.The Descent now falls right along side of these it is a classic and classy horror film I highly recommend.