ROTTEN TOMATOES: Itching to See "The Descent" a Little Early?

Itching to See "The Descent" a Little Early?

by Scott Weinberg | July 03, 2006

It's been out on UK DVD for almost a year now, so if you're growing a little impatient on Neil Marshall's "The Descent," I can't say I'd blame you. Lionsgate will release the brilliant horror film on August 4th, but if you happen to live in one of these cities, you can attend an advanced sneak preview on July 26th.

Sponsored by Fangoria and Lionsgate, the sneaks will also deliver some juicy-sounding "bonus material" that won't be present when the flick opens wide on 8/4.

Starring Shauna MacDonald and Natalie Mendoza, "The Descent" is about a group of six brave, smart, and sexy women who decide to go cave exploring ... and end up stalked by some decidedly unpleasant cave-dwellers. Simple plot, phenomenal delivery. Trust me.

Click here for more info on the pre-screenings.

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Element69 writes:
on Jul 03 2006 04:31 AM

I have to say that this is one of the best horror films I have ever seen, i almost sh*t myself when i saw it lol:)

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Ghost Robot writes:
on Jul 03 2006 07:00 AM

now i have a reason to go to boise before i leave for college...

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FILMCZY writes:
on Jul 03 2006 07:04 AM

I saw this about a week after watching THE CAVE. Obviously THE CAVE wishes it were only half as good as THE DESCENT. It will be interesting to see how people react to it since it is an all female cast. I only wish Lionsgate had the b*lls to keep the original ending. Who cares if it will be included on the domestic dvd? I know exactly where their going to cut the ending and it's a shame. The original was much more ominous and psychological. Us "Yankees" can't handle the heavy stuff...

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FILMCZY writes:
on Jul 03 2006 07:05 AM

What's up with that poster? It looks like the sequel to THE CRAFT.

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lancerbird13 writes:
on Jul 03 2006 07:35 AM

omg thats great news!!!...I cant wait for this film to be released in the states...

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Seibei Iguchi writes:
on Jul 03 2006 09:14 AM

Are they still going to botch the ending for the US? :/

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SuperS writes:
on Jul 03 2006 12:13 PM

I am very anxious to see what the American Ending is... Other then that, it's just going t obe awesome.. Woot, it's playing in Lakewood, WA!!!!

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dastly75 writes:
on Jul 03 2006 12:56 PM

The american ending is just that they stop the movie sooner than the UK version. The UK version goes on a little longer which changes the outcome completely.

Also I thought this movie was nothing special. Seemed to be the typical characters doing stupid things and pop out scares with loud noises. I was disappointed because of the high foreign reviews but not as much as I was with Wolf Creek.

Also that second picture in this news article is a major spoiler, they really shouldn't of put it there...

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sneppo writes:
on Jul 03 2006 07:23 PM

In reply to this comment (#839457)
Well look at it this way dastly75, it's only a spoiler if they cut the ending for the americans! ;) Otherwise it means nothing...

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SuperS writes:
on Jul 03 2006 10:59 PM

In reply to this comment (#839458)
This is true, but then again, this post is a spoiler too... lol.

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nogard64 writes:
on Jul 04 2006 02:19 AM

[b]wow[/b]
looks like there some serious buzz on this movie I mean saying its good as Alien thats huge!!! I wonder if its gonna have the success like Blair Witch? I dunno but cant wait to see it.

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cowsfan writes:
on Jul 04 2006 06:28 AM

I have a DVD screener that I've been meaning to watch. Soon.

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dartht writes:
on Jul 04 2006 08:33 AM

If you go to EBAY, you can actually buy the movie. It is really good, I enjoyed it. Got it for like 15 bucks! It is in region 1 (PAL), but most DVD players these days will play it. If you got your DVD player like 4 or 5 years ago, it won't work. I actually watched it with some friends last night, they were scared...wusses!

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Phallustots writes:
on Jul 04 2006 02:31 PM

Is this based on that videogame?

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SuperS writes:
on Jul 05 2006 12:33 AM

It's not based on any book/game or movie. It's an original Horror that is the best of the Decade... Horror movie that is... Takes the Crown away from 28 Days Later.

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renny2077 writes:
on Jul 05 2006 04:43 AM

Its from the guy who made 'Dog Soldiers', right? Cool, loved that movie. I definitely have to check this out.

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arsonist writes:
on Jul 05 2006 05:28 AM

American ending??? I have the R2 special edition DVD of "The Descent" and the original ending is totally brilliant!

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donkeytron writes:
on Jul 05 2006 12:50 PM

Neil Marshall is a friggin' GENIUS. One more film this good and he's a legend as far as I'm concerned. I saw the trailer this weekend on TV and IT scared me, AGAIN. Can't wait to get my Region 2 DVD this week and wear it out.

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donkeytron writes:
on Jul 05 2006 12:54 PM

In reply to this comment (#839457)
You are either really picky, jaded or both. I have seen just about every horror pic out there and this is one of the best I've seen in a decade. I'm real sorry because if this one didn't do it for you, nothing will. And comparing it to Wolf Creek. Jeez, man. That hurt.

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blaxican33 writes:
on Aug 06 2006 09:29 PM

In reply to this comment (#839452)
[b]Help![/b]
Can you help me? I just saw the US version of The Descent and the ending was so confusing...I hear all of this talk about the UK ending being better. What happened? It's driving me crazy! Can you clear it up for me?

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