The Ruins

The Ruins is a horror film based on the novel of the same name written by Scott Smith. A group of friends on vacation in Mexico head out on an archaeological dig and discover mysterious and evil Mayan ruins in the jungle. The Ruins was released on April 4, 2008 and grossed $8,003,421 opening weekend at the box office and has received low to medium reviews from the critics.

Fast Facts

1. Weekend of 04/12/2008: Rank: 8, Gross: $13,413,000
2. Release date: April 4, 2008
3. Starring: Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson, and Jena Malone
4. Director: Carter Smith
5. Screenplay by: Scott Smith
6. MPAA Rating: R
7. Run time: 91 minutes
8. Distributor: DreamWorks SKG

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In "Ruins," the horror comes from within the group. The man-eating plants are a mere gimmick to force a series of confrontations and decisions among the tourists. The human reactions range from fear and denial to suspicion, accusations, madness and murder along with several grotesque surgical procedures and plant invasions of bodies that give the prosthetics designer free reign. — The Hollywood Reporter

Having read the book, I knew what to expect to some extent. I wasn’t hopeful, so I can’t complain that I was entertained for all the wrong reasons… but at least I was entertained by his future Golden Turkey nominee. I'd see it again, but a couple of Cadillac Margaritas will have to be involved. — Horror.com

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