Among all the different genres of films, according to me, horror must be the most unique. The audience knows its a movie and none of this is actually happening. If the script misses its mark even by a little, it can nosedive to its way to mediocrity and even sometimes border on comedy. Maybe this is the reason that there are very few good horror movies which will be remembered even 20 years from now. I think I have watched majority of those but still look around for any ignored gem or some that I may have missed. THE DESCENT is one such movie. While not a gem, but its quiet decent.
One year after a tragic accident, six girlfriends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians for their annual caving trip. Deep below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock falls and blocks their route back to the surface. The girls soon learn that Juno, the thrill-seeking leader of the expedition, has brought them to an unexplored cave and that as a result no one knows where they are to come rescue them. The group splinters and each push on, praying for another exit. But there is something else lurking under the earth . As the friends realize they are now prey, they are forced to unleash their most primal instincts in an all-out war against an unspeakable horror – one that attacks without warning, again and again.
The Descent is one of the best horror movies in recent times. Not only is it terrifying, but it’s supremely well-written . It’s proof that it’s not hard to make a horror movie full of likeable characters, and in fact, this helps the film. The film gives us time to care about the characters before things start to go wrong, and it also spends a significant amount of time building up masterful tension and dread.It doesn’t matter if you’re claustrophobic or not, the caves in this movie will suffocate you.
It’s dark, cramped spaces envelop the characters in a claustrophobic nightmare, heightened by disorienting handheld shots and a booming soundtrack. When the headlamps and flares are consumed, one character resorts to using the night vision function on a camcorder, which brings an uncomfortable proximity to the gruesome proceedings.
A British horror flick involving six female leads tormented by some bloodthirsty creatures. While the premise did not sound particularly interesting even to me, I was grateful I gave it a try. So would be you.
WORTHY MENTIONS
Watch out for a scene involving a blood pool which will remind you of CARRIE
This film has an alternate ending.
MY VERDICT
***1/2 - Breathtakingly leaves you breathless
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