The Descent is a masterclass in claustrophobic horror—unflinching, primal, and emotionally raw. What begins as a story of emotional healing through adventure spirals into a nightmare beneath the earth. The film expertly blends psychological tension with creature terror, as Sarah’s internal trauma mirrors the darkness surrounding the group. The Crawlers are terrifying, but it’s the collapse of trust and sanity among the women that truly chills. Neil Marshall crafts a suffocating experience where every scream echoes endlessly.