SSC 61: The Descent (Marshall, 2005)
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Tim & Tay get to talk horror once again in this discussion of Neil Marshall's The Descent. We explore this movie's legacy in a genre that has somewhat forgot it, wise filmmaking on a lower budget, and much more.   Synopsis A day of spelunking turns into a nightmare after a group of friends gets trapped underground and pursued by terrifying predators. Starring Shauna Macdonald and Natalie Mendoza, and directed by Neil Marshall, The Descent was released July 8, 2005. Where to watch The Descent. Links: Tay's Horror MarathonOscar horror montageThe Descent palette Scene: 54:26 - 1:00:43] Broken and battered, the six women arrive atop a pile of animal bones and are quickly descended upon by cave-dwelling beings and are forced to fight for their lives. Recommendations Tim: Bone Tomahawk (Zahler, 2015)—where to watch Tay: The Dive (Erlenweinn, 2023)—where to watch Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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