Product: The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Blu-ray] (2006)
Rating: 5.0
Truly Excellent
I have been sorely disappointed by the horror films produced in the last few years. Saw got old for me after the first installment. Too many are imitations of foreign horror films that harp on the theme of evil children. This film starts out slowly, letting the characters be introduced so the viewer can develop empathy for them. Then it tosses them into the (almost literal) meat grinder where they face monsters both inside and outside of themselves. It is rare to find a horror film that is actually horrifying, but this one hits on many levels. The director, cinematographers, editors, and cast made this tightly written story shine.