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The Ruins

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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The Ruins (2008)
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A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ... Read allA leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
74K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,134
1,222
  • Director
    • Carter Smith
  • Writer
    • Scott B. Smith
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Jena Malone
    • Jonathan Tucker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carter Smith
  • Writer
    • Scott B. Smith
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Jena Malone
    • Jonathan Tucker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 436User reviews
    • 224Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Shawn Ashmore in The Ruins (2008)
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    Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson, and Dimitri Baveas in The Ruins (2008)
    Jena Malone in The Ruins (2008)
    Jonathan Tucker in The Ruins (2008)
    Joe Anderson in The Ruins (2008)
    Laura Ramsey in The Ruins (2008)
    Carter Smith in The Ruins (2008)
    Joe Anderson in The Ruins (2008)
    Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, and Laura Ramsey in The Ruins (2008)
    Shawn Ashmore and Laura Ramsey in The Ruins (2008)
    Jonathan Tucker and Jena Malone in The Ruins (2008)

    Top cast

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    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Ericas Eric
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Amyas Amy
    Jonathan Tucker
    Jonathan Tucker
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Laura Ramsey
    Laura Ramsey
    • Stacyas Stacy
    Joe Anderson
    Joe Anderson
    • Mathiasas Mathias
    Sergio Calderón
    Sergio Calderón
    • Lead Mayanas Lead Mayan
    • (as Sergio Calderon)
    Jesse Ramirez
    • Mayan Bowmanas Mayan Bowman
    Balder Moreno
    • Mayan Horsemanas Mayan Horseman
    Dimitri Baveas
    • Dimitrias Dimitri
    Patricio Almeida Rodriguez
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    Mario Jurado
    • Mayan Archeras Mayan Archer
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • Mayan Riflemanas Mayan Rifleman
    • (as Luis Ramos)
    Walter Quispe
    • Mayan Riflemanas Mayan Rifleman
    Pauline Whyman
    • Wailing Womanas Wailing Woman
    Nathan Vega
    • Mayan Boyas Mayan Boy
    Tanisha Marquez-Munduate
    • Mayan Girlas Mayan Girl
    Chris Argirousis
    • Greekas Greek
    Alexander Gregory
    • Greekas Greek
    • Director
      • Carter Smith
    • Writer
      • Scott B. Smith(screenplay) (novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.
    survivalamputationgorevacationmexico123 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Terror has evolved.
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and gruesome images, language, some sexuality and nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Though the film takes place in Mexico during the summer, it was shot primarily in Australia during the winter. Heavy coats were provided for the actors in between takes, and water and olive oil had to be sprayed onto their bodies to simulate sweat.
    • Goofs
      (at around 55 mins) Before amputating Mathias' legs, Jeff states that he is at risk of septicemia, which is, "an infection, usually of the bone." Septicaemia is, by definition, the invasion of bacteria into the bloodstream and has nothing to do with bones.
    • Quotes

      Amy: We're being quarantined here. We are being kept here to die!

      Jeff: This doesn't happen! Four Americans on a vacation don't just disappear!

    • Connections
      Featured in Phelous & the Movies: The Ruins of Phelous (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Solto O Frango
      Written by Pedro D'Eyrot, Rodrigo Gorky (as Rodrigo Gorky), Diplo (as Thomas Pentz) and Marina Vello
      Performed by Bonde do Rolê
      Courtesy of Domino Recording Co., Ltd.

    User reviews436

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Damn Good.
    I wasn't too psyched for this movie beforehand, but I got a free pass and figured why the hell not and wound up seeing one of the better horror films I've seen in a good while. Thes best thing I can say about "The Ruins" is that it plays its hand honestly, there's no tweeny BS, no winking at the camera, it's just a classic situational horror film that just keeps getting from bad to worse in the best possible way. Like I said, I got in for free and I kinda feel like I owe 'The Ruins" 10 bucks. But as a small caveat, I saw this film with a bunch of pretentious jackasses sitting behind me and surprise surprise, they didn't like it. So if you fall into that category than do yourselves and anyone who can enjoy a straight shot horror film a favor and stay away.
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    • deadite11987
    • Apr 3, 2008

    FAQ26

    • What is "The Ruins" about?
    • Is "The Ruins" based on a book?
    • Where are these ruins supposed to be located?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Australia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Maya
      • Spanish
      • Greek
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Tàn Tích
    • Filming locations
      • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Red Hour Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,432,844
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,003,421
      • Apr 6, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,818,256
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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