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13: The Descent with Clarke Wolfe
š¦ This week on Podcast Like It's.., weāre descending into the dark and terrifying world of The Descent! Hosts are joined by horror expert Clarke Wolfe to explore this claustrophobic 2005 horror classic that still sends shivers down our spines. Directed by Neil Marshall, The Descent is a brutal and intense journey that combines deep cave diving with even deeper fearsāboth psychological and primal.
In this episode, we break down why The Descent remains one of the most effective horror films of the 2000s, from its all-female cast to its masterful use of tension and gore. š¤ Clarke helps us unpack the filmās themes of trauma, survival, and friendship, and we explore how it taps into our most basic fears of darkness, isolation, and the unknown.
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