How scary is The Descent?

On our intensity scale, The Descent rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.

How gory is The Descent?

The Descent rates 4/5 for gore — expect heavy gore.

Where can I stream The Descent?

As of our last update, The Descent is streaming on Tubi and Pluto TV in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.

The Descent

Name: The Descent
Director: Neil Marshall
Genre: Creature, Isolation, Gore, Atmospheric
Released: 2005
Rating: 7.2

2005 · Directed by Neil Marshall

CreatureIsolationGoreAtmospheric

IMDb7.2275k votes

RT87%critics

RT76%audience

MC80metascore

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Streaming on Tubi · Pluto TV (US, subject to change)

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The vibe

Six women, one unmapped cave system, and claustrophobia so complete the monsters feel almost like relief when they arrive. Marshall's masterpiece tightens both physically and emotionally — grief and resentment go spelunking too. See the original UK ending.

Before you press play

How scary is The Descent?: On our intensity scale, The Descent rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.
How gory is The Descent?: The Descent rates 4/5 for gore — expect heavy gore.
Where can I stream The Descent?: As of our last update, The Descent is streaming on Tubi and Pluto TV in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.