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6.1 1h 23m

The Decline

Anticipating a disaster, Antoine, a father, attends a survivalist training given by Alain in his autonomous hideout. In fear of a natural, economic or social crisis, the group trains to face the different possible apocalyptic scenarios. But the disaster they will experience will not be the one they predicted.

Top Cast

  • Réal Bossé

    Réal Bossé

    Alain

  • Marc-André Grondin

    Marc-André Grondin

    François

  • Guillaume Laurin

    Guillaume Laurin

    Antoine

  • Marie-Evelyne Lessard

    Marie-Evelyne Lessard

    Rachel

  • Marc Beaupré

    Marc Beaupré

    David

  • Marilyn Castonguay

    Marilyn Castonguay

    Anna

  • Guillaume Cyr

    Guillaume Cyr

    Sébastien

  • Isabelle Giroux

    Isabelle Giroux

    Hélène

  • Juliette Maxyme Proulx

    Juliette Maxyme Proulx

    Daphnée

Overview

Anticipating a disaster, Antoine, a father, attends a survivalist training given by Alain in his autonomous hideout. In fear of a natural, economic or social crisis, the group trains to face the different possible apocalyptic scenarios. But the disaster they will experience will not be the one they predicted.

Rating

6.1 / 10
446 Reviews
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1 Reviews

  • Dean
    Dean
    9 Apr 20, 2026

    The Decline (2020) is a tight, brutal, and incredibly effective survival thriller that proves you don't need a massive budget to create intense tension. It’s a great experience that benefits greatly from its cold, isolated setting and a grounded approach to a "prepper" scenario gone wrong. The film wastes no time. The setup—a group of people attending a survivalist training camp in the remote, snowy wilderness of Quebec—is fascinating. What starts as a series of practical drills quickly spirals into a nightmare after a tragic accident. The shift from a training exercise to a high-stakes hunt is handled with precision. There are no "invincible" heroes here; the characters feel like real people making desperate, often flawed decisions under extreme pressure. The cinematography perfectly captures the bleak, freezing atmosphere, making the environment feel like a character itself. The tension is consistent, and the pacing is relentless once the conflict kicks off. It avoids the usual "Hollywood" tropes of over-the-top action, instead focusing on the gritty, ugly reality of survival and the paranoia that sets in when a small group turns on itself. It’s a lean, mean thriller that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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