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The Ruins

  • 2008
  • K-18
  • 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.

  • Director
    • Carter Smith
  • Writer
    • Scott B. Smith
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Jena Malone
    • Jonathan Tucker
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    85K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,910
    171
    • Director
      • Carter Smith
    • Writer
      • Scott B. Smith
    • Stars
      • Shawn Ashmore
      • Jena Malone
      • Jonathan Tucker
    • 484User reviews
    • 228Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Shawn Ashmore in The Ruins (2008)
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    Shawn Ashmore and Laura Ramsey in The Ruins (2008)
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    Cast33

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    Shawn Ashmore
    Shawn Ashmore
    • Eric
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Amy
    Jonathan Tucker
    Jonathan Tucker
    • Jeff
    Laura Ramsey
    Laura Ramsey
    • Stacy
    Joe Anderson
    Joe Anderson
    • Mathias
    Sergio Calderón
    Sergio Calderón
    • Lead Mayan
    • (as Sergio Calderon)
    Jesse Ramirez
    • Mayan Bowman
    Balder Moreno
    • Mayan Horseman
    Dimitri Baveas
    • Dimitri
    Patricio Almeida Rodriguez
    • Taxi Driver
    Mario Jurado
    • Mayan Archer
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • Mayan Rifleman
    • (as Luis Ramos)
    Walter Quispe
    • Mayan Rifleman
    Pauline Whyman
    • Wailing Woman
    Nathan Vega
    • Mayan Boy
    Tanisha Marquez-Munduate
    • Mayan Girl
    Chris Argirousis
    • Greek
    Alexander Gregory
    • Greek
    • Director
      • Carter Smith
    • Writer
      • Scott B. Smith
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    Storyline

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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
      Edited into The Ruins: Deleted Scenes (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Solta 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 reviews484

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    8/10
    Got Under My Skin
    I wasn't expecting too much going to see this, but knowing that it was an adaptation from a novel I figured it had to be a decent story at least. I was pleasantly surprised. It definitely wasn't your average 'horror' film, if you want recycled bullshit go see the travesty that is Prom Night. This is different. It literally got under my skin at a few parts and made me squirm, and that pretty tough to do to me. The story resembled a Stephen King-esquire short story. It was grim, unpleasant, and gory. It didn't use conventional scare tactics (which are so overdone these days) but used a tone of dread and hopelessness to get to the viewer. Check it out if your looking for that type of film, cheers
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    • flyroundee
    • Apr 18, 2008

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    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
      • Mount Tamborine, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Red Hour Films
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    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
      • 2.39 : 1

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