The Descent vs Train to Busan

Train to Busan has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7/10 for The Descent). The Descent is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 58m. The Descent is the older of the two (2005 against 2016). Both are adventure, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Descent posterThe Descent2005 VS Train to Busan posterTrain to Busan2016
The DescentTrain to Busan
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 7.8/10
Year20052016
Length1h 40m1h 58m
GenresAdventure, HorrorAction, Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Country–South Korea
DirectorNeil MarshallYeon Sang-ho
Main castMyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Nora-Jane Noone, Natalie Mendoza, Shauna MacdonaldKim Eui-sung, Don Lee, Choi Gwi-hwa, Ye Su-jeong, Gong Yoo

Synopsis

The Descent

After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.

Train to Busan

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

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