The Descent
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Metascore
71 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 234 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Sean Axmaker
    100
    It's the most intense, unpredictable and thrilling cinematic experience I've had the pleasure to squirm through in ages.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Dan Jolin
    80
    Brutal, bloody, terrifying, astonishing... And so tense it'll leave you aching. The most significant Brit chiller since "28 Days Later."
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    Prepare to be scared senseless, and then, when you think you have it figured, your certainty will be shaken by scenes built to scare you even more.
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    50
    It's made expressly for fans of unmitigated gore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 126
  3. Negative: 17 out of 126
  1. Nick5414
    10
    The best horror movie ever !
  2. gagaforever
    8
    To be honest, maybe one of the best horror films i have ever seen. It was very unpredictable and gory. I do admit I had to cover my eyes from one death scene, but other than that I was very impressed with the filming and the sets. A definite must see!… Expand
  3. Rikiege
    7
    The descent seemed a bit overwhelming, terrifying and gore. I like just enough to rate it a 7. There is a movie that you recommend but ................ okay.… Expand
  4. se
    4
    After the 40th time something pops out at you, the movie starts to get a little redundant. characters unbelievable. plot stupid. waste of time.

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