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The Descent: Part 2

The Descent: Part 2

Adventure · Horror · Thriller · 2009

Distraught, confused, and half-wild with fear, Sarah Carter emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where she encountered unspeakable terrors. Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened - or why she's covered in her friends' blood - Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.

Movie details

The Descent: Part 2

“Fear runs deeper.”

2009 Adventure · Horror · Thriller 1h 34m

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6.0 / 10

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Distraught, confused, and half-wild with fear, Sarah Carter emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where she encountered unspeakable terrors. Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened - or why she's covered in her friends' blood - Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Jon Harris

Written by

James McCarthy · J Blakeson · James Watkins

Shauna Macdonald

Shauna Macdonald

Sarah Carter

Natalie Mendoza

Natalie Mendoza

Juno Kaplan

Gavan O'Herlihy

Gavan O'Herlihy

Vaines

Josh Dallas

Josh Dallas

Greg

Anna Skellern

Anna Skellern

Cath

Saskia Mulder

Saskia Mulder

Rebecca Vernet

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

Dan

Court is in session

Put The Descent: Part 2 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.