I watched it last night after almost ten years of not seeing it, and I needed to write a review to let people know how important is The Descent for the horror genre. If you love the sense of dread and claustrophobia in movies like Alien, you're gonna love this. Although is highly likely that it will make you squirm in your seat. The whole cast does a superb job. You're gonna really care about these characters and what it's going to happen to them. That just elevates the tension through the roof even more. The music is haunting, emotional and raw, going along perfectly with every sequence of the film. The only downside for me was the presence of a few cheap jumpscares. Personally I hate those because I think a horror movie does not have to rely on them to make you feel frightened.That's why I have to lower the score a little bit. However all the rest makes up for that. If you want a real thrill ride, look no further. The Descent awaits for you.

Shocking opening scene. The film has stunning nature shots in the beginning. The cast is brilliant, and the film is interesting from the beginning, and never gets boring. Once they're inside the cave, some scenes really feel claustrophobic - very effectively done. I was nervous for every move the characters made, not knowing what might await them around the next corner. Unlike most horror movies where I jolt in my seat with fright because of a sudden blare of music and not because of what happens, this film delivers genuine scares, even without music. Now, that's the qualities of a real scare-fest! The second half of the film more than compensates for the lack of blood in the first half, loaded with blood, guts and gore so nerve-wrecking that I honestly found it difficult to watch some of the scenes. It was just that well done! Quite terrifying, actually, and definitely not everyone's cup of tea, so be warned. It is also nice to see how the weakest character becomes the strongest. Exceptionally well made film.

The Descent ranks up there with Alien(1979) The Shining(1980) The Thing(1982) Aliens(1986) and Predator(1987) as masterworks of suspenseful gruesome claustrophic terrifying bloody violent gory frightening and nightmarishly scary confined terror it's worth recommending

We're all afraid of what lives deep in the oceans, we're all afraid of what may live out in space, but you really have to respect this film in exploiting the fears of what may live deep in the earths crust. The movie is really scientifically accurate (if you're not a nerd like me though, that probably doesn't matter). I love the design of the monsters, they're like some kind of bat-human hybrid. The movie has plenty of suspense, infuriating moments and character situations, and monster creature screen time, which is what people like me want the most. Definitely recommend!