Dark Descent
Synopsis
Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth.
Top Cast
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Dean Cain
Will Murdock
Scott Wiper
Niles
Biliana Petrinska
Bin
Julian Vergov
Vlad
Valentin Ganev
Dr. Petrov
Maxim Genchev
Starkweather
William Zabka
Marty
Plamen Manassiev
Evan
Vladimir Kolev
Rothko
Ivan Panev
Emil
Hristo Shopov
Digger
Georgi Ivanov Kakalov
Lars
Krisinda Cain
Nurse
Gareth Myles
Velentro (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Knauf
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Knauf
- Original Score
- Richard McHugh
- Original Title
- Dark Descent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- City Heat Productions, Unified Film Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Knauf
Daniel Knauf, Phillip J. Roth
Richard McHugh
Todd Barron
Ken Peters
Thomas J. Niedermeyer Jr., Phillip J. Roth, John Cappilla, James Hollensteiner, Jeffery Beach
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Knauf
Director
Daniel Knauf
Screenplay
Ken Peters
Editor
Phillip J. Roth
Producer
Kess Bonnet
Production Design
John Cappilla
Producer
Todd Barron
Director of Photography
Jeffery Beach
Producer
Boryana Semerdjieva
Costume Design
Janine M. Clark
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Descent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Descent about?
Deep in the Mariana Sea Trench, a corporate underwater mining complex has been built - an industrial Atlantis. When an accident in a dry-dock chamber kills several miners an investigator is sent to find the cause and immediately finds out that it was not an accident. He becomes caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the miners and the corporation, and fights to stay alive and uncover the truth.
Who directed Dark Descent?
Dark Descent was directed by Daniel Knauf.
Who stars in Dark Descent?
The principal cast of Dark Descent includes Dean Cain, Scott Wiper, Biliana Petrinska, Julian Vergov, Valentin Ganev.
When was Dark Descent released and how long is it?
Dark Descent was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Descent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Descent was composed by Richard McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Descent?
Dark Descent holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).