Product: The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Blu-ray] (2006)
Rating: 5.0
The Queen is Dead - And - New outlooks.
(Aug 6th 2006 - update below)There are rules. Rules to the genre of horror. The Descent follows the rules, then surpasses them, then breaks them in its wake. This movie is phenomenal.For years I slovenly sagged by head after viewing one dissappointing horror flick after another. Jeez what a sad journey, but now I am happy and oh so pleased to tell you my amazon friends, a new king (or queen shall I say) is born for horror.The Descent transends the murky and abysmal, then turns it into a ride that cannot be ignored. Horror fans must see this movie. It is genuinely intense and at times, downright frightening.I don't want to delve into the story. There are far too many people ready and willing to give exhaustive descriptions of the plot. I can do it in one sentence, then I shall tell you of my personal experience.Seven women go off on an expedition into the earth, then almost immediately, the spiral into hopeless, claustrophobic darkness ensues. Oh yes, then there are the creatures...People were screaming, jumping, gasping and running out of the theater. Two girls on the top row had panic attacks, and that was before the movie was half over. I personally was sucked in. Usually I am able to keep a safe distance from the films I watch, so that I can relate to others whether or not the movie is "good". I couldn't help it. It teased, pulled then ultimately drew me in. Can any better compliment be given to a movie?The Descent is what every good scary film hopes to be, but seldom reaches. It's fantastic and truly scary. The Queen is dead - long live the Queen._____(Update - Jan 10th, 2006)I have now seen the Descent four times. I'll have to admit that I was always left wanting more with the ending. I thought it was a cheep conclusion to a masterpiece. The R-Rated version, I now know, is to blame for this. Thankfully, now there is the unrated version! It has an elongated ending that is a better match for the film. Now the movie is flawless. ~SAOS~