Truly dramatic and claustrophobic Horror feature.

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2007)

"The Descent" is a Horror movie you won't easily forget mainly because it came in a time where remakes and lousy plots have taken the genre.
The horrors of "The Descent" rely on blind,ugly, sadistic, not to say nightmarish creatures that attack a group of females inside an underground watery cave. There is plenty of blood, gore, suspense, dramatism, a claustrophobic feeling, and intense "fighting" sequences. There is plenty for everyone's tastes as the extreme sports sub-plot is interesting enough to make you believe that the main characters will stand a chance to survive or at least fight back. The legend of the cave although not explained in depth is also very interesting.
The direction couldn't be better for a movie like this. As I've mentioned, there is a feeling of claustrophobia through the running time that will make you feel like you're choking (specially when some scenes take place under the water) and being desperate. There's suspense, mystery, and tense moments to keep you interested and wondering in fear what will happen next. The camera angels will take you by surprise in some scenes.
Also, the score is very effective.
This isn't a conventional watch because it's a very innovative movie with gore elements and plenty of tension. Very recommended for any Horror fan.
The movie starts with a dramatic scene where the lead female's husband and daughter are killed in a freak car accident. The scene is important for the plot because through flashbacks we learn that the husband wasn't exactly a good family man. A year after the traumatic events, close friends and a guest reunite in a cabin in the woods to plan an expedition to a mysterious underground cave. Little do our female heroines know that this extreme sports activity will mean their horrible death.