The Ruins poster

The Ruins( 2008)

TV-MAHorror
59%
User
Score

Terror has evolved.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jonathan Tucker

      Jeff McIntire

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      Jena Malone

      Amy

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      Shawn Ashmore

      Eric

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      Laura Ramsey

      Stacy

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      Joe Anderson

      Mathias

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      Sergio Calderón

      Lead Mayan

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      Jesse Ramirez

      Mayan Bowman

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      Balder Moreno

      Mayan Horseman

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      Dimitri Baveas

      Dimitri

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      Patricio Almeida Rodriguez

      Taxi Driver

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      Mario Jurado

      Mayan Archer

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      Luis Antonio Ramos

      Mayan Rifleman

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      Bar Paly

      Archeologist

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      Jordan Patrick Smith

      Heinrich

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      Karen Strassman

      Additional Vine Vocal (voice)

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      Robert Munns

      Groundskeeper (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Wed Jul 04 2018
    ***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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    8000000.00

    Revenue

    22818256.00

    Keywords

    • mexico
    • maya civilization
    • tourist
    • carnivorous plant
    • cancún
    • travel
    • creature
    • ruins
    • archaeological expedition
    • american tourist