The Descent: Part 2 (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Distraught, confused, and half-wild with fear, Sarah Carter emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where she encountered unspeakable terrors. Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened - or why she's covered in her friends' blood - Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
Rated R • 2009 • 1h 34m
The Descent: Part 2 is a visceral horror sequel that picks up immediately following the traumatic survival of Sarah Carter. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic depictions of cave-dwelling creatures attacking human victims with extreme gore and intense violence. Parents should be aware of the constant claustrophobic dread, frequent jump scares, and the inclusion of dismemberment and cannibalistic imagery. This film is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Descent: Part 2 appropriate for kids?
The Descent: Part 2 is a visceral horror sequel that picks up immediately following the traumatic survival of Sarah Carter. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic depictions of cave-dwelling creatures attacking human victims with extreme gore and intense violence… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Descent: Part 2
What happens in The Descent: Part 2, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Descent: Part 2
There is no sexual content in the film. While the humanoid creatures are depicted without clothing, there is no sexualization or nudity of a graphic nature.
Violence and gore in The Descent: Part 2
The violence is frequent, graphic, and sustained. It features characters being mauled, dismembered with climbing gear, and suffering fatal wounds including throats being ripped out and limbs being chiseled off. Blood spray and gore are persistent throughout the second half of the film.
Language in The Descent: Part 2
Moderate profanity is present, including several uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Descent: Part 2
There is no substance use depicted in the film.
Mature themes in The Descent: Part 2
The film explores themes of severe psychological trauma, amnesia, survival, and the moral ambiguity of abandoning others to die, all set against a backdrop of hopeless entrapment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Descent: Part 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Descent: Part 2 is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Descent: Part 2 is a visceral horror sequel that picks up immediately following the traumatic survival of Sarah Carter. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic depictions of cave-dwelling creatures…
What age rating does The Descent: Part 2 have?
The Descent: Part 2 is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Descent: Part 2 about?
The Descent: Part 2 is a visceral horror sequel that picks up immediately following the traumatic survival of Sarah Carter. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic depictions of cave-dwelling creatures attacking human victims with extreme gore and intense violence. Parents should be aware of the constant…
Is there sex or nudity in The Descent: Part 2?
There is no sexual content in the film. While the humanoid creatures are depicted without clothing, there is no sexualization or nudity of a graphic nature.
How violent is The Descent: Part 2?
The violence is frequent, graphic, and sustained. It features characters being mauled, dismembered with climbing gear, and suffering fatal wounds including throats being ripped out and limbs being chiseled off. Blood spray and gore are persistent throughout…
Is the language in The Descent: Part 2 appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is present, including several uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Descent: Part 2?
There is no substance use depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in The Descent: Part 2?
The film explores themes of severe psychological trauma, amnesia, survival, and the moral ambiguity of abandoning others to die, all set against a backdrop of hopeless entrapment.
How long is The Descent: Part 2?
The Descent: Part 2 runs 94 minutes, directed by Jon Harris, released in 2009.
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