2. The Descent

The Descent is a 2005 film from director Neil Marshall, a horror film in the tradition, though a few interesting changes. For example, the film stars six women; the group dynamic doesn't rely on gender roles, a semi-unique move, particularly in such an athletically demanding situation. And the six women appear to be in the their thirties, possibly even very early forties - though they are all wonderfully physically fit, sexy and "single," their age complicates these characteristics. Why are they all still alone? What's the deal, are they too hooked on the gym to make new friends, of any gender? Of course, the film features the token lesbian character, the first to be seriously wounded, and the sad blondie, the first to almost die. But the evil creatures in the caves are actually pretty cool; they're scientifically possible, if you think about. Primeval humanoids who have adapted to their underground habitat. Hey, there's even a "mother" creature! I jumped, I laughed, I loved it. A rare find among recent horror films.