Review of Descent (2005) by Govind S — 18 May 2012

One of the best horror gems I've seen in some time!

This review of Descent (2005) was written by Govind S on 18 May 2012.

Descent has generally received mixed reviews.

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Im very impressed with Neil Marshall, loved Dog Soldiers, The Descent was just as good, gory, scary and so claustraphobic I had to hold my…

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