Analysis: Sound in 'The Descent'

We listened to the sound used in a scene of the film The Descent (2005, Neil Marshall), by doing this were able to see how effective the sound is in creating atmosphere and giving a more realistic impression of the scene.

The diagetic sound of dialogue and water immediately indicates the atmosphere and the mood of characters. The non-diagetic soundtrack starts midway in the scene this helps to build tension and anxiety for the audience, warning them something is about to happen. The shock of he loud sound at the end is followed an increase of pace in the dialogue by the characters, showing they're scared or shocked.