The Descent

On an annual extreme outdoor adventure, six women friends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians to explore a cave hidden deep in the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock fall blocks their exit and there is no way out. The women push on, praying for another exit...

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Corporate Authors: Lionsgate (Firm)
Other Authors: Marshall, Neil, 1970-, Macdonald, Shauna., Mendoza, Natalie., Reid, Alex., Mulder, Saskia., McCurdy, Sam., Julyan, David.
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Lionsgate, c2006.
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Summary: On an annual extreme outdoor adventure, six women friends meet in a remote part of the Appalachians to explore a cave hidden deep in the woods. Far below the surface of the earth, disaster strikes when a rock fall blocks their exit and there is no way out. The women push on, praying for another exit, but there is something else lurking under the earth. The friends are now prey, forced to unleash their most primal instincts in an all-out war against an unspeakable horror that attacks without warning.
Item Description: Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.
Special feature: audio commentary with director Neil Marshall and cast.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD; region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation.
Audience: MPAA rating: R; for strong violence/gore and language.
Awards: British Independent Film Awards, 2005: British Independent Film Award - Best Director (Neil Marshall) ; Best Technical Achievement (Jon Harris - for editing)
Production Credits: Director of photography, Sam McCurdy ; editor, Jon Harris ; music, David Julyan ; costume designer, Nancy Thompson ; production designer, Simon Bowles.
Access: For private home use only.