What genre is The Descent?

The Descent is categorised as Adventure, Horror.

Who stars in The Descent?

MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Nora-Jane Noone, Natalie Mendoza, Shauna Macdonald appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Descent?

Neil Marshall directed The Descent.

How long is The Descent?

The Descent runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).

Is The Descent worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Descent?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Descent (2005)

Name: The Descent
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Released: 2005
Duration: 100 min
Cast: MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Nora-Jane Noone, Natalie Mendoza, Shauna Macdonald

Movie 1h 40m ★ 7.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: scare me, pure adrenaline

Adventure Horror

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The Descent is an adventure and horror movie from 2005. It is directed by Neil Marshall. The cast includes MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway and Nora-Jane Noone. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Descent

What genre is The Descent?: The Descent is categorised as Adventure, Horror.
Who stars in The Descent?: MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Nora-Jane Noone, Natalie Mendoza, Shauna Macdonald appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Descent?: Neil Marshall directed The Descent.
How long is The Descent?: The Descent runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
Is The Descent worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Descent?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.