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Descent (2007)

Drama
Rated NC-17
104 min.
Release Date
August 10, 2007 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
February 5, 2008 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
104 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated NC-17 for a brutal rape

In "Descent," acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson plays the most controversial character of her career: a promising college student who becomes bent on seeking revenge after a shocking act of sexual violence is committed against her. The feature debut of co-writer/director/producer Talia Lugacy, "Descent" is a film that unnervingly tackles some of the country’s most taboo subjects. An official selection of the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, where it had its world premiere, "Descent," is an unforgettable tale... Full synopsis »

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For starters, Descent is not The Descent, the kick-ass horror movie about demon creatures who eat a bunch of women in caves. Descent (no "the") is Rosario Dawson's latest edgy film, and it's one f**ked up film. [Note: Smart people will figure out the spoilers in this review, but I can't go this whole review with talking about the messed up stuff that happens.] Full movie review »
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