The Descent (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Descent is a 2006 action thriller directed by Neil Marshall, starring Alex Reid, Nora-Jane Noone and MyAnna Buring. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $57.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Neil Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Descent About?
The premise of The Descent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking escape from a personal tragedy, Sarah joins a group of friends for an expedition into the unexplored cave systems of North Carolina. As they venture deeper into the darkness, the thrill of adventure turns to horror when they discover they are not alone. An ancient and terrifying presence dwells within the caverns, and the explorers must fight to survive the escalating danger and find a way back to the surface.
The Descent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cave
- survival horror
- group of friends
- expedition
- fear
- violence
- monster
- friendship between women
- panic
- grief
- blindness
- claustrophobia
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- trapped in a cave
- caving
- creature
- survival
- dark
- fight for survival
- underground creature
- monster horror
- blind monster
- blind creature
- humanoid creature
- humanoid monster
- blood
- distrust
- cheating husband
- infidelity
- broken leg
- female friendship
- friendship
- friend
- female protagonist
- spelunking
- flare
- haunted by the past
- underground cave
- cave adventure
- mountain adventure
- cave system
- survival thriller
- psychological thriller
- karst
- underground horror
- trapped underground
- predatorial horror
- underground
- dark setting
- mountain
- cave in
The Descent Cast
Alex Reid leads the cast, with Nora-Jane Noone and MyAnna Buring. Directed by Neil Marshall; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Neil Marshall
Also Starring in The Descent
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More films directed by Neil Marshall, best-rated first: Centurion, Tales of Halloween, Compulsion and Doomsday.
The Descent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Descent 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Descent Plot Summary
What happens in The Descent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A thrilling whitewater rafting trip takes a dark turn as three long-standing friends embark on a journey into the unknown. Leading the expedition is the fearless adventurer, Juno, portrayed by Natalie Mendoza. Joining her are Sarah, played by Shauna Macdonald, who is both a wife and mother, and her closest friend Beth, portrayed by Alex Reid. Awaiting them at the finish line are Sarah’s husband, Paul (Oliver Milburn), and their daughter, Jessica (Molly Kayll). An unsettling moment occurs when Paul and Juno share a brief exchange before he departs with Sarah and Jessica.
Full summary
The whole story of The Descent, scene by scene
The Descent Box Office
The Descent grossed $57.1 million worldwide. $26 million came from the US and Canada and $31.1 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.1M
- US & Canada
- $26M
- International
- $31.1M
The Descent Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Descent.
How Well Do You Know The Descent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the character that orchestrates the spelunking expedition?
Cars in The Descent
5 cars on screen, including the 2004 BMW X5 E53 and the 1984 Ford Bronco II.
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1997 Ford Galaxy MkI Minor role
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The Descent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Descent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Descent?
The Descent runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Descent released?
The Descent was released on August 4, 2006.
Who directed The Descent?
The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall.
More films by Neil Marshall Who is in the cast of The Descent?
The Descent stars Alex Reid, Nora-Jane Noone and MyAnna Buring, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Descent make at the box office?
The Descent grossed $57.1 million worldwide ($26 million domestic, $31.1 million international).
How is The Descent rated?
The Descent has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does The Descent have a post-credit scene?
No. The Descent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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