The Descent (Blu-ray SteelBook) [UK]

[snooloui]

Release date: April 14, 2014
Purchase links: Amazon UK - Base - Zavvi
Price: £22.99

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Actual pictures-thanks ricster!

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All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.

Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.

HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job

 

[Vaako]

couldn't resist at that price

first time i order from wowhd

how is their packaging?

 

[Ranavalone]

couldn't resist at that price

first time i order from wowhd

how is their packaging?

Unfortunately just a bubble envelope. A steelbook is sometimes wrapped in cardboard, but not always.

Note that the bubble envelope is a bit stronger than usual.

 

[terry44]

Remember this company has a very bad habit of taking your money for stock they do not have or cannot even get a hold of......Just saying

 

[Vaako]

Remember this company has a very bad habit of taking your money for stock they do not have or cannot even get a hold of......Just saying

you might be right about the item not being in stock as the description says "shipping within 7 to 10 days" but i paid with PayPal so i assume i am protected in case something goes wrong ...

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Remember this company has a very bad habit of taking your money for stock they do not have or cannot even get a hold of......Just saying

Yep, my order status has just been bumped from 'Awaiting despatch' to 'Backorder'.

 

[Vaako]

Yep, my order status has just been bumped from 'Awaiting despatch' to 'Backorder'.

ow no this deal was too good to be true

 

[dagreaser]

Just put an order in for this myself. Love the design of the front image although the title sits rather odd with the border (IMO).

Still for under £6, it's worth a punt - fingers crossed for everyone that's placed an order.

 

[roo]

My order status is now on 'Backorder' aswell. Found this in their FAQ's:

"All products offered by WOW HD are subject to availability. Backordered products include items that are not currently in stock. In most cases these items are on order from the manufacturers. In some cases we are awaiting or researching stock information from one or more of our suppliers. Backordered titles usually come into stock within 1 to 4 weeks but can occasionally take longer. If for any reason we determine that a backordered item will no longer be available, we will notify you immediately by email, cancel the item from your order and refund you in full."

 

[Ranavalone]

you might be right about the item not being in stock as the description says "shipping within 7 to 10 days" but i paid with PayPal so i assume i am protected in case something goes wrong ...

Note that when paying with a credit card, you are protected just the same. It might take longer to get the refund as you need to go through your CC issuer who in turn go to VISA/MasterCard/etc.

I've been mischarged only a couple of times in as many decades, but it's always been taken care of by my bank (when the seller didn't take action even after repeated requests).

 

[UpsetSmiley]

Uh oh, just placed an order with WOWHD, now starting to regret that decision. I'm aware of their reputation, but at £5.84, I couldn't say no. I paid with PayPal, so would one cease the transaction?

 

[digitalbabe]

Can't believe it took me so long to see this film. Saw it last night for the first time as part of this year's Halloween viewing. Loved it!

 

[Andy CYP]

For the price i dont mind waiting a month or 2 for it to arrive, which is a extreme estimate. Will most likely come with in a few weeks.

 

[BluSteel2012]

Can't believe it took me so long to see this film. Saw it last night for the first time as part of this year's Halloween viewing. Loved it!

My first cousin is in it. Nora Jane Noone
(The annoying Irish girl!!!! )

 

[digitalbabe]

I ordered, joining you all in the WOW HD Steelbook roulette game, lol-paid with Paypal and took a chance, what the hell, haha.

 

[BluSteel2012]

I ordered, joining you all in the WOW HD Steelbook roulette game, lol-paid with Paypal and took a chance, what the hell, haha.

As far as I remember, the U.S. ending (which is the version you probably saw DB) is different to the UK one.....

 

[Andycadle84]

As far as I remember, the U.S. ending (which is the version you probably saw DB) is different to the UK one.....

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Doesn't the U.S. finish without the final scene being a dream, thus making it seem that she'd escaped the cave??
Think this is what I remember hearing anyway...

 

[digitalbabe]

Andy, added spoiler tags, not really an alert, if your text is right under lol

 

[paulboland]

USA Blu-ray
Unrated/Original UK version" (99:50) and "R-Rated US Theatrical" (98:35) versions

USA Blu-ray
Extras
The Descent: Beneath The Scenes" - documentary (41:16)
DescENDING - interview with writer/director Neil Marshall" - featurette (7:12)
Deleted and Extended Scenes (with 'Play All' option, 10:03):
- "In the Cabin" (3:21)
- "Preparing to Leave" (1:07)
- "Descending Further" (0:43)
- "Finding a Way Through" (0:50)
- "Sam Goes Missing" (0:28)
- "Crawler" (0:23)
- "The Chasm" (1:32)
- "Juno" (0:54)
- "Juno and Rebecca" (0:39)
Outtakes (5:11)
Storyboard Comparisons (10:25)
Stills Gallery (24 images)
Cast and Crew Biographies (text)
- Shauna Macdonald [Sarah] (1 page)
- Natalie Mendoza [Juno] (1 page)
- Alex Reid [Beth] (1 page)
- Saskia Mulder [Rebecca] (1 page)
- Nora-Jane Noone [Holly] (1 page)
- MyAnna Buring [Sam] (1 page)
- Craig Conway [Crawler - Scar] (1 page)
- Neil Marshall [Writer/Director] (1 page)
- Christian Colson [Producer] (1 page)
- Sam McCurdy [Director Of Photography] (1 page)
- Simon Bowles [Production Designer] (1 page)
- Jason Knox-Johnston [Art Director] (1 page)
- Gail Stevens [Casting Director] (1 page)
- Nancy Thompson [Costume Design] (1 page)
- Tanya Lodge [Make Up And Hair] (1 page)
- Paul Hyett [Prosthetics Supervisor] (1 page)
- Jon Harris [Editor] (1 page)
"Lions Gate" promo
High Definition Exclusive Bonus features:
-"The Descent: An Underground Experience" picture-in-picture video commentary (encoded in MPEG-2)
-"Caving: An HD Experience" -featurette (8:38 min)


UK Blu-ray
Original UK version (99:29)
Extras UK Blu-ray
The Descent: Beneath the Scenes" - documentary (41:16)
"DescENDING - interview with writer/director Neil Marshall" - featurette (7:12)
Deleted and Extended Scenes (with 'Play All' option, 10:03):
- "In the Cabin" (3:21)
- "Preparing to Leave" (1:07)
- "Descending Further" (0:43)
- "Finding a Way Through" (0:50)
- "Sam Goes Missing" (0:28)
- "Crawler" (0:23)
- "The Chasm" (1:32)
- "Juno" (0:54)
- "Juno and Rebecca" (0:39)
Outtakes (5:11)
Storyboard Comparisons (10:25)
Stills Gallery (24 images)
Theatrical trailer (1:01)
Teaser trailer (0:57)
High Definition Exclusive Bonus features:
-"The Descent: An Underground Experience" picture-in-picture video commentary (encoded in MPEG-2)


Note
In regards to the USA Blu-ray
Original release used AVC MPEG-4 compression but re-issue uses MPEG-2 and there appears to be no way to differentiate prior to online purchase.

Avoid the USA re-release its Mpeg-2

 

[groakybaby]

...another potentially more reliable supplier (hive.co.uk) have it for £6.47.

http://www.hive.co.uk/dvd/descent/18606016/

 

[Flloydo]

...another potentially more reliable supplier (hive.co.uk) have it for £6.47.

http://www.hive.co.uk/dvd/descent/18606016/

Never heard of this company and don't fancy WOWHD but can't pass up at these prices. Do hive ship from UK and are the packaging good? Cheers