Re:phrase similar to 'downward spiral.'

A bad decision leads to more bad decisions simultaneously closing off avenues of solution until nothing is left but bad options.

What's this called? Its similar to, but not excatly the same as, a downward spiral.

Can anyone help?

Thanks
ptn

Painting oneself into a corner? A domino effect?

a slippery slope?

Going into a decline?

The beginning of the end?