Descent

A secret government attempt to locate new energy sources at the center of the Earth causes severe damage to the planet's core. This mistake triggers a global chain of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes that threaten to destroy the world. To prevent a total collapse, Dr. Jake Rollins leads a team of scientists on a mission deep underground. Using a specialized machine, they must navigate hazardous environments, including lava rivers and toxic gases, to repair the damage and save humanity.

This 2005 television movie was directed by Terry Cunningham and written by Michael Konyves. Produced by Lionsgate in Canada and the United States, the film stars Luke Perry as the lead scientist, alongside Natalie Brown, Michael Dorn, Rick Roberts, Marie Ward, and Mimi Kuzyk. With a runtime of 90 minutes, the adventure falls into the science fiction genre.

Audience reception for the film was generally low. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 3.6/10 based on 1,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 5/10 from 30 votes.