6.2
“Terror has evolved.”
The Ruins (2008)
April 2, 20081h 31mEN
5.9
1.4K votes
Overview
Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.
Director
Carter SmithWriter
Where to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
$8.0M
Revenue
$22.8M
Production Companies
Spyglass EntertainmentInternationale Filmproduktion PrometheusRed HourDreamWorks Pictures
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Wuchak
8.0***Horror adventure in the Mayan jungle*** RELEASED IN 2008 and directed by Carter Smith based on Scott B. Smith’s novel, "The Ruins" refuses to make the mistake of too many conventional horror flicks by NOT going over-the-top with the situation, the "monster" or the horrific thrills; films that do so are usually more goofy than horrifying. Take the ending of "The Ruins,” which is different than the book and, in my opinion, better: In a typical horror movie there would've been a wild (i.e. thrilling but totally unbelievable) vehicle pursuit by the Mayans; not here. It's the BELIEVABILITY of…
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