

Descent
2007-08-10 · 110 min · ★ 4.3
Following a brutal assault, a college co-ed's life spirals until she encounters her assailant while working as a dancer. The predator has become the prey, and the prey has set her sights on revenge.
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Production details
- Directors
- Talia Lugacy
- Production companies
- City Lights Pictures, M.E.G.A. Films, Trybe Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 15,233
Top Cast
Rosario DawsonMaya
Chad FaustJared
Vanessa FerlitoBodega Girl
Jonathan Neil SchneiderArcheology Professor
Nicole ViciusMelanie
Colombe Jacobsen-DerstineNadia
Charlie HewsonUsher
Rachael Leigh CookAllison
Spencer GrammerStephanie
Kristen RuhlinMaya's Friend from High School
James A. StephensProfessor Byron
Paul SadoDownstairs Guy
Scott BaileyUpstairs Guy
Tracie ThomsDenise
Alexie GilmoreSeline
Johnathan TchaikovskyTyler
Aisleagh JacksonConstruction Girl
Scott PorterBrooks
Jacqueline DupreyCelesteTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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