"The Descent"

[aaharvel]

This looks very, very promising.
I haven't seen a good horror flick in YEARS.

Thought it was an interesting tidbit that this movie is from the UK.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1153567-the_descent/

Trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/thedescent/large.html

[zombie boy 2000]

I thought the preview looked awesome.... is this by the same guy who did Cabin Fever and Hostel?

edit: maybe not if it's from the UK

[aaharvel]

i'm gonna go see it tonight, but since it's not an American Hollywood film, it won't have the multi-theater opening of say.. Talladega.

There's a Carmike here that's playing it.

Thus far, 88% on RT; directed by Neil Marshall.

[Ron-P]

It got a good write up in today's local paper. Compared it to Alien, but stated that once the attacks started happening it got very repatitive. One I'll rent for sure but can't see it being a blind buy or worth a trip out.

[aaharvel]

ok just got back from watching it.

A W E S O M E !
Alien, Jaws, & The Cave all rolled into one sweet little no-nonsense package.

I can't describe this UK-based horror film any bettter. Hollywood better be paying attention. This is the best "new" movie i've seen in maybe 5 years, and I'm generally not a pure horror genre kinda guy.

Speaking of Jaws, you remember that great scene when you see the shark for the first time? ("Why don't ya come down here and chum of this shit!") Well, Descent matches that. Hehehe

[Ron-P]

Cool!

[MrNightly]

Sweet. I loved the previews... definitely make the trip to catch this one too! Thanks for the recommend.

[Airplay355]

I just got back too. Definitely DONT bring the wife and kids to this one. I went with my girlfriend and she was scared shitless. Definitely much much much better then the cave, what a stupid ass movie that was.

It's a very well done movie. They did everything without making it cheesy. There were funny parts in the beginning but they were intentionally done and were not cheesy at all.

I liked it alot, it was genuinely scary without having to use loud sounds or flashing images to startle you. This one will make you look in your back seat to make sure you are along before you drive away.

The ending was alittle weird but it was time for the death and destruction to end. I honestly don't know who survived, they were all skinny girls covered in blood to me. Whatever.

If you are into this sorta thing (Texas Chainsaw and The Hills Have Eyes) then you should definitely go see it. Try to go when you think kids wont be there though. Some genius next to me (after he got done covering his face) kept saying "oh shit them bitches is thug". Gotta love the movie theater experience.

[aaharvel]

saw it a 2nd time! :p :D :cool: .

even better than the 1st!

this movie's a kick in the ass wake up call for lazy American Hollywood.

[univera]

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[aaharvel]

double post

[stereo55]

ok just got back from watching it.

A W E S O M E !
Alien, Jaws, & The Cave all rolled into one sweet little no-nonsense package.

I can't describe this UK-based horror film any bettter. Hollywood better be paying attention. This is the best "new" movie i've seen in maybe 5 years, and I'm generally not a pure horror genre kinda guy.

Speaking of Jaws, you remember that great scene when you see the shark for the first time? ("Why don't ya come down here and chum of this shit!") Well, Descent matches that. Hehehe

YUM .... sounds right up my alley . :D

[millerman 3732]

I just got back from seeing this one, and let me say first I try not to disagree with the folks here on the forum to much but this I just can't hold my tounge on. It's just a remake of the Cave with a bunch of blood squirting every where and instead of expert cave divers or in this case cave climbers you got a bunch of hot British chicks, which by the way is the best part of the movie, and what the hell is so scary about some naked albino molemen running around screaming like a cat thats just had it's tail stepped on, and ONE GIRL kicked like 10 of there asses (no ofence to the ladies here but you get the point). I told my wife that she may not be able to set through it all based on some of the reveiws here and on rotten tomatoe and she laughed at me the whole way back to the car. I guess I'm just PO'ed because I told her that if she would go see something I wanted to see today I would watch something she wanted to see tonight, and guess what she picked......... PURPLE FREAKIN RAIN. Thats right I wasted my pick on the Cave remake and now I get to watch Prince's little sawed off ass dance around and try to act tough. But really guys I can't recommend this flick to any one, but thats just my opinion and you know what they say about those.

[Billm57]

Got the Reg 2 DVD of it on its way...Euro cut suppose to be better..no surprise in that

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

So it's out on DVD?

[MrNightly]

So it's out on DVD?

Umm, it just hit Theaters? How can it possibly be on DVD already? Am I missing something?

[aaharvel]

it's a UK film that came out there in 2005.

[Billm57]

Mr Nightly i said it was out on REG 2 DVD...you would need an all region player to view it..
i watched it tonight..excellent movie..easily the best horror movie ive see in a long time

also the american release in theaters has an altered and very stupid ending..prefer the original ending on the reg 2 dvd..i really wish they would leave these imports alone when it comes to screening them in the States

[Schris22]

just saw this.

My friends and I think that this movie is pretty scary. All pop out scary and not quite under the skin mess with your head kidna scary. But yes very scary if you are prone to those sudden screams and monsters appearing out of no where.

Chris

[Billm57]

yea they did have the usual cheap scares..only thing missing was the usual cat popping out from behind a curtain scene but the last half hour of this is pretty frantic..the DTS sound is awesome
again its really a shame they ruined the ending for us with the US release..
for those who have seen it in the theaters you can see the original UK ending on youtube

[aaharvel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mcKHtY6eE0

I liked both endings, but prefer the original UK ending. It's basically just an extention of the American ending after the "cheap" scare. Bringing back the daughter theme that was prevalent at the begining, which is nice.

[Billm57]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mcKHtY6eE0

I liked both endings, but prefer the original UK ending. It's basically just an extention of the American ending after the "cheap" scare. Bringing back the daughter theme that was prevalent at the begining, which is nice.

i just felt the American ending makes no sense whatsoever..even as a cheap scare it makes no sense and completely alters the story conclusion

[zombie boy 2000]

I saw it this weekend and heartily recommend it to any horror fans out there. "Intense" is definitely the key word here. Ironically, most of what I would consider the scarier scenes are toward the beginning and center around the clautrophobic surroundings -- spelunkering through tight spaces while the ground shifts. Traversing deep, dark chasms while suspended from the cavern ceilings. etc. etc.
The movie really didn't need the sub-humanoid cave dwellers to frighten the audience. Though, when they do appear -- it adds a whole new element. They're well done and original.

Someone may have mentioned this earlier, but this flick owes a lot to the original Alien. Especially the "air duct" scene. Lots and lots of blood, mayhem, and gore. Acting isn't terrible (actually, a few of the performances are rather well-done). Definitely not your typical skineplex horror flick. I am curious what the "true ending' was, though....

[Ron-P]

I'll be renting this one and inviting over my hot screaming neighbors.

[MrNightly]

Just saw it with the wife.

I really enjoyed it. Above average acting, great videography with very true to life feelings of actually being in the cave. I've done a little spelunking in my time, and the fear they portrayed of the tightness/claustrophobia was right on.

I loved the creatures. They weren't fake or weird, just down right mean. The few scenes where the two girls go on a killing spree was super awesome and extremely well done. Not really a scary movie, but as said above, intense.

I will probably buy when it hits the shelves. Although, the ending was strange. Does anybody have a link to the other ending? The YouTube one is gone.

[MacLeod]

Ive read lots of good reviews about this and have thought about seeing it when it hits DVD. The only thing is the gore. Apparantly Ive become an old woman lately and have gotten tired of the blood spurting scenes. Tried to watch the Texas Chainsaw remake and it didnt scare me, just made me want to puke.

Let me take a wild stab.....somebody gets their intestines ripped out, right? Thats a standard whenever you have man eating monsters in a gore filled movie.

I dont know why but I used to love that stuff but lately Ive just grown tired of it.

[MrNightly]

Ive read lots of good reviews about this and have thought about seeing it when it hits DVD. The only thing is the gore. Apparantly Ive become an old woman lately and have gotten tired of the blood spurting scenes. Tried to watch the Texas Chainsaw remake and it didnt scare me, just made me want to puke.

Let me take a wild stab.....somebody gets their intestines ripped out, right? Thats a standard whenever you have man eating monsters in a gore filled movie.

I dont know why but I used to love that stuff but lately Ive just grown tired of it.

Check out www.kidsinmind.com. They give you a blow by blow detail of three categories: Sex, Violence and Language. If you are unsure if the gore will be too much for ya, read it there first. I've found the site to be a great help!

Peace.

[MacLeod]

HA!

I knew someone got their intestines ripped out! Not once but twice!!

[Demiurge]

The U.S. version and original just came out on Tuesday. Haven't watched it yet, but I bought it.

[stereo55]

i just felt the American ending makes no sense whatsoever..even as a cheap scare it makes no sense and completely alters the story conclusion

Ditto . Although I liked the movie for the most part , the USA ending left much to be disired and kinda left me feeling ......wtf ???????

SQ was good and the movie was definitly worth a rental .

[MrNightly]

The U.S. version and original just came out on Tuesday. Haven't watched it yet, but I bought it.

And a worthy buy it is. One excellent slasher/horror film. I really enjoyed it!

[del44]

I liked it. But, it did scare the crap outta my wife and kids.:eek:

[rskarvan]

Rent it... don't buy it. Ending sucks.

[Demiurge]

Finally watched it. Wasn't all that scary -- just really bloody. The scariest parts were the realistic parts of being in small places in a cave where you can't turn around.

I still say it was a worthy buy. Interesting concept, and definitely an above average horror flick. I'm just not sold on the idea 'monsters' in these types of movies.

[Ron-P]

Just rented this and watched it alone. While it had a couple of jump scenes it was far from scary. Once they encounted the creatures it got a bit cheesy. All the best stuff was up until that point. What was done really well was the way in which it was filmed, it really made you feel what it'd be like crawling through caves.

[BaggedLancer]

I've seen this.....good flick. Not much else to say.

[Ron-P]

Oh yeah, 6 hot chicks and no nudity, none, all I can conclude is that the director is gay. What a waste.

[powerlord]

Claustrophobic to the max! That was the scariest part of the movie for me,I would have pooped the pants in that tight spot!

[Holydoc]

Just rented this and watched it alone. While it had a couple of jump scenes it was far from scary. Once they encounted the creatures it got a bit cheesy. All the best stuff was up until that point. What was done really well was the way in which it was filmed, it really made you feel what it'd be like crawling through caves.

I agree 100%. The claustrophobic cave stuff was much scarier than bald, blind 2 teeth monsters. I had avoided reading anything about it and was pretty excited when it became a lost in caves piece. Once it introduced little bald, crazy men who will stop at nothing (no matter how many are killed off) to get some intestines and fill a pool with blood, I thought it just went silly.

Now have those girls batteries burn out and a claustrophobic race to claw themselves out of the pits, then THAT will be a scary movie.

:eek:

BTW...what was the deal with the ending? Dream, no dream, cake and ice cream?

[MacLeod]

I rented this tonight and take back everything I said. I actually liked it.

Yeah it was bloody but it didnt look cartoonish.

The way it was filmed was excellent and the music was awesome! Perfect match for the movie.

And although it was supposed to be taking place in the Appalachians, it was obviously filmed in England.

The ending was a little "WTF?" but I still dug it.

Its not Alien but its definitely very good.

Id give it a solid 7 out of 10.

[hearingimpared]

Great movie, it kept us riveted. Having claustrophobia and being hyper-sensitive to small, closed in spaces made the horror factor even higher.