The Descent

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm looking forward to it, does it live up to the hype as being a true scary movie?

i thought it was done especially well... but i can see how people didn't think it was that scary... there are a few cheap "boo" scenes, but most of the creepiness comes from slick camera work, excellent set direction, and a brooding sense of claustrophobic atmosphere. if you enjoyed movies like "high tension" and "28 days later", I think you'll love "descent." It's less like most of the popcorn horror retreads that are coming out nowadays and more of a euro-take on the scare.

plus i think it's head and shoulders above most horror flicks, in terms of writing and acting. it's actually got some serious character subtexts underneath the main storyline (it may have been just me, but i kind of noticed the film's small commentary on the female group dynamic and interaction). the movie is actually getting close to "blair witch" hype- and i think that type of hype is going to make it a less enjoyable experience if too much is expected. I was just lucky enough to see it for the first time before all the hype kicked in (now i'm just as guilty of adding to it hehehe)- but i definitely recommend seeing it on the big screen before it leaves the theater.