The Descent - Go see it

e_x · Aug 2006

Just got back from seeing The Descent and wow, awesome movie.

It hasn't really gotten much publicity in the states, so I thought I'd hype it here. Probably the best horror movie I've seen since 28 Days Later. Very creepy creature effects. Wish more movies (especially horror movies) would take note and move away from using CG effects for everything and use more live action effects.

Solid movie, no real complaints from me (except for that horrible poster). Go see it now!

snemmy · Aug 2006

the claustaphobia aspect has me creeped out but the trailer showing the creatures instead of teasing has me worried.

good to hear you liked it though. may go see it this or next weekend.

spacemonkey · Aug 2006

hah, yeah its a good film .. very lovecraftian. ITs funny because films usually come out in the states first, but The Descent was out in the Uk over a year ago

its by the director of dog soldiers

Tulkamir · Aug 2006

Hmmm... I had pretty much ignored this so far because it was advertised as comming from the creators of hostle and the hills have eyes or something. Basically two movies which I abhor.

Might need to check it though now...

Rick Stirling · Aug 2006

When I saw it over a year ago, I walked out. I thought it was utter bobbins.

MoP · Aug 2006

It made me amused more than afraid. There were a couple of good bits, but in general I'd say it was middling at best.
28 Days Later was way more entertaining, and so was Dog Soldiers.

Toomas · Aug 2006

It was completely dark like 99% of the time so i couldnt see shit and it was boring and well just junk imo.

Lee3dee · Aug 2006

yay another dark cave movie, i'll just watch Aliens instead.

skankerzero · Aug 2006

Same director as Dog Soldiers, so if you enjoyed that, then you will enjoy this.

I enjoyed both very much. Though, when I saw the Descent way back, I didn't know a thing about it. The American previews pretty much spoil the unveiling of the monsters.

Rick Stirling · Aug 2006

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Same director as Dog Soldiers, so if you enjoyed that, then you will enjoy this.

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Nope, I loved Dog Soldiers.

Toomas · Aug 2006

Dog Soldiers was with the werewolves in Scotland?
It was cool.

Luxury · Aug 2006

When I first saw the trailer for this, I was really excited about it because it looked like it was just gonna be about a handful of girls trapped in a cave. And thats it. The whole movie was them trying to get out, and having to deal with one another breaking down and dealing with their own issues. You know - human drama. Then they showed monsters in the trailer and I was immediately turned off. Why must hollywood insist with monsters/gore/blood/lame shocking moments? Don't get me wrong, I love those types of movies when done properly, but it seemed to me like they were just adding monsters to this movie because that was the easiest thing to do.

It's getting good reviews though.

e_x · Aug 2006

I guess they changed the ending for the American release. And after reading the original ending, I think I would of perfered the original one more.

Still though, after seeing most of the horror movies that have been coming out lately, this movie was very refreshing.

MoP · Aug 2006

Yeah, Dog Soldiers was WAY better than The Descent. It had a nice element of not taking itself entirely seriously, and ended up much more fun because of that.

ebagg · Aug 2006

So if it isn't spoiling too much...what are the creatures and what do they do? Cave dwelling zombies that grope the helpless spelunking babes?

e_x · Aug 2006

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So if it isn't spoiling too much...what are the creatures and what do they do? Cave dwelling zombies that grope the helpless spelunking babes?

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They are rabid, blind Gollums

ScoobyDoofus · Aug 2006

I guess Im the only one in here who thought Dog Soldiers was one of the worst movies captured on film ever...

Although I liked The Descent. Saw it 2 nights ago.
I also had kinda hoped for it to be sans monsters, but it was enjoyable anyway.

Rick Stirling · Aug 2006

Now that I hear the ending was changed for the US, and people liked it, I wonder if the ending consisted of the last 90 minutes of it?

Striff · Aug 2006

Saw it tonight...

GREAT movie...loved every bit of it, loved the music, and cinematography was great, it just didn't feel like "some stupid horror movie".

****SPOILERS****

And yes, the US and the UK endings are diffrent, you can view the UK ending here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wP7zx8ecqY

The US version ends when she sees Juno in the car. I liked the UK ending more.

The Descent - Go see it

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