The Descent (2005)

[broadway86]

The Descent (2005)#0

Posted: 8/3/06 at 9:50pm

For those who haven't seen the trailers yet, this is a British film about six women who encounter supernatural creatures during a caving expedition, and try to escape.

It opens in the US tomorrow, and the reviews have been very, very positive. It's even been called one of the scariest movies of the past decade by quite a few critics.

Anyone seeing it? Updated On: 8/3/06 at 09:50 PM

[JailyardGuy]

re: The Descent (2005)#1

Posted: 8/3/06 at 9:59pm

I will probably be the first person in line.

It looks absolutely *sickening*...


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re: The Descent (2005)#2

Posted: 8/3/06 at 10:15pm

I cannot wait to see this!

[spiderdj82]

re: The Descent (2005)#3

Posted: 8/3/06 at 10:37pm

I, too can't wait to see it!

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[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#4

Posted: 8/3/06 at 10:46pm

My son an I are going to the 10:55 AM showing.

[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#5

Posted: 8/4/06 at 1:42pm

If you are even slightly claustrophobic, you'll be in distress, watching this film. Very bloody.

[Mister Matt]

re: The Descent (2005)#6

Posted: 8/4/06 at 1:54pm

Looks like a gore-fest. Not my kind of horror flick. Wolf Creek bored me to tears and I refuse to see Hostel. Pulse looks more interesting to me.

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[raulfan]

re: The Descent (2005)#7

Posted: 8/4/06 at 1:57pm

Going to see it tomorrow - can't wait!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: The Descent (2005)#8

Posted: 8/4/06 at 7:38pm

Someone I know saw it today and they are the hardest critic I've ever met and they said it was absolutely INCREDIBLE and it was the best horror film in at least 20 years. She said the women are each brilliant delivering truly amazing performances (something she hasn't seen since Sigourney Weaver in ALIEN). She said the script is fluent and inventive and the direction is flawless. She highly recommends it, something rare for her, so I'm rushing to see this one ASAP LOL.

[Dollypop]

re: The Descent (2005)#9

Posted: 8/4/06 at 7:40pm

Drat! I thought this thread was about the second act of a HELLO, DOLLY! revival!

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[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#10

Posted: 8/4/06 at 7:49pm

I actually found these women to be a bit tedious; but I can see someone else liking them. Well, as actresses, they were fine. We have a different ending from the UK version.

[Color and Light]

re: The Descent (2005)#11

Posted: 8/4/06 at 9:49pm

I really want to see this movie, as I haven't seen a horror movie that actually scared me in a long, long time. All of these hped gorefests have been the biggest letdowns! "Saw" had an interesting premise that was poorly executed, and "Hostel" was one of the biggest pieces of s**t that I've ever seen.

However, reviews for The Descent sound promising, and my friends in the UK love it. I'm mad, however, that they cut down the ending for the US release. The original ending sounds much more terrifying. And I'm claustrophobic as all hell, so this sounds like a nightmare for me.

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[mabel]

re: The Descent (2005)#12

Posted: 8/4/06 at 10:35pm

I've heard really good things about it, but I think I'll end up passing. I do enjoy a good scary movie, but not an all-out blood bath, as it sounds this is. I'm just a big ol' baby, I guess.

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[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#13

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:08pm

They didn't change the ending for the U.S., to tone it down, they changed it, because so many people in the U.K. complained about hating the ending.

[Color and Light]

re: The Descent (2005)#14

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:35pm

I didn't say anything about it being cut to tone down the film. I just think the original ending sounds much scarier. Perhaps not necessarily better, but I don't go in expecting Shakespeare with gory horror movies. I just expect to be scared. If the general consensus is that the original ending sucked, well -- I'll just have to wait and see.

Stop looking at my charisma.

Updated On: 8/4/06 at 11:35 PM

[broadway86]

re: The Descent (2005)#15

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:45pm

I'm seeing it tomorrow, but from what I've heard... If you don't like gory movies, then you should still check this one out. Apparantly, there is more suggestion than anything else.

[pushdabutton]

re: The Descent (2005)#16

Posted: 8/5/06 at 9:36am

I saw this movie last night and thought it was great. It is gory with a lot of blood. Also, it is very psychological not knowing what is lurking around you in the darkness. Very well done.

Does anyone know what the original ending was that got changed for the US release?

[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#17

Posted: 8/5/06 at 10:16am

If the general consensus is that the original ending sucked, well -- I'll just have to wait and see.

Not sure the new ending is an improvement. It's a tad more upbeat, I suppose.

Does anyone know what the original ending was that got changed for the US release?

I've sent you a PM.

Updated On: 8/5/06 at 10:16 AM

[pushdabutton]

re: The Descent (2005)#18

Posted: 8/5/06 at 10:29am

It's not a definative ending. It leaves it up to the viewers interpretation of what happened. That's why I was interested in hearing what the original ending was that got changed.

[pushdabutton]

re: The Descent (2005)#19

Posted: 8/5/06 at 10:32am

Thanks for the PM John. I just read it after posting my previous message.

The UK ending really wasn't that much different than the US version.

[broadway86]

re: The Descent (2005)#20

Posted: 8/6/06 at 2:06pm

Saw the movie last night, and it was incredibly intense. I think it had only one flaw - showing the creatures a little too much - but other than that, this is tremendous entertainment. Many, many shocks and surprises. I jumped out of my seat on numerous occasions, as did the rest of the audience.

Oh, and I definitely lied before... This movie is graphic. Shattered bones, shattered, throats getting slashed, spilled guts, and so on. Great stuff.

[AbbaRabbit]

re: The Descent (2005)#21

Posted: 8/6/06 at 5:02pm

"Looks like a gore-fest. Not my kind of horror flick. Wolf Creek bored me to tears and I refuse to see Hostel. Pulse looks more interesting to me."

you took the words out of my mouth. seriously, are we one person?

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[gustof777]

re: The Descent (2005)#22

Posted: 8/6/06 at 11:08pm

Just got back from seeing it. I really liked it. For a summer flick it was pretty fun. As others have said it is very graphic and I could definitley say my stomach was a bit qeasey (sp?) after seeing it. But it was a lot of fun and my friend and I jumped and screamed and had a great time. I sort of was pissed at a little bit of the ending but now I'm really curious as to the UK ending. Can anyone fill me in?

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[JohnBoy2]

re: The Descent (2005)#23

Posted: 8/6/06 at 11:34pm

Look in the forbidden zone to see it.

[gustof777]

re: The Descent (2005)#24

Posted: 8/6/06 at 11:38pm

what?

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