The Descent(2005)
“Scream your last breath.”
Overview
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.
Director
Neil Marshall
Studio
Celador Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$57M
Cast
Shauna Macdonald
as Sarah Carter
Natalie Mendoza
as Juno Kaplan
Alex Reid
as Beth O'Brien
MyAnna Buring
as Sam Vernet
Saskia Mulder
as Rebecca Vernet
Nora-Jane Noone
as Holly
Leslie Simpson
as Crawler
Oliver Milburn
as Paul Carter
Molly Kayll
as Jessica Carter
Craig Conway
as Crawler - Scar
Tristan Matthiae
as Crawler
Mark Cronfield
as Crawler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
Celador Films • Northmen Productions • Pathe
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Where can I watch The Descent?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Descent (2005).
What is The Descent about?▼
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.
Who directed The Descent?▼
The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall and released in 2005. It is a adventure, horror film.
How long is The Descent?▼
The Descent has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Descent?▼
The cast of The Descent includes Shauna Macdonald as Sarah Carter, Natalie Mendoza as Juno Kaplan, Alex Reid as Beth O'Brien, MyAnna Buring as Sam Vernet, Saskia Mulder as Rebecca Vernet and more.
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