The Last Descent

The Last Descent

Inspired by the story of love and loss at Nutty Putty Cave.

Directed by Isaac Halasima

Produced by Cocollala Pictures, Dark Rider Productions

2016105 min7.1 / 10

A harrowing true-story drama about a man trapped in a cave that becomes a meditation on love, mortality, and what matters most when facing death.

In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Last Descent sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Last Descent violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Last Descent scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Last Descent end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Last Descent easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Last Descent

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Last Descent

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Last Descent, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Last Descent, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Last Descent, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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