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The Ruins

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 30m
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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
75K
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POPULARITY
3,671
436
  • Director
    • Carter Smith
  • Writer
    • Scott B. Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Jena Malone
    • Jonathan Tucker
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  • Director
    • Carter Smith
  • Writer
    • Scott B. Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shawn Ashmore
    • Jena Malone
    • Jonathan Tucker
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    • 439User reviews
    • 224Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 7 nominations

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    Shawn Ashmore in The Ruins (2008)
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    Jonathan Tucker, Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, and Laura Ramsey in The Ruins (2008)
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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
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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
      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 reviews439

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A pretty good horror movie
    Four American tourists agree to a trip into a South American jungle with a German tourist, to look at an ancient Aztec temple. Once they get there, they find themselves trapped on the temple by some locals. However, they begin to realize however, that they are keeping them there for a horrifying reason....

    On the surface, this is yet another movie about American tourists getting into trouble in another country. However, unlike for example Paradise Lost, the Hostel movies, Wolf Creek, and such, the threat here is not from a human source, but something else. It's a refreshing change, but that is only one of the plus points in this good horror movie. There are many more.

    The script, written by Scott B. Smith based on his own novel, is pretty good. The characters are well written, and the plot as it unfolds takes it's time to play out, which again is refreshing. Most American horror movies seem to want to rush through the opening scenes, to get to the so-called scare moments, but Smith takes time with his plot, as he did with his other script, the brilliant A Simple Plan. This movie isn't as good as that but it is still good. One of the key things is he never explains how or why the temple is doing what it is doing, yet you never really question it. He allows some intelligence in not only the characters but also in the audience watching. Again, a refreshing change.

    The performances from the cast are good. The script allows time for the cast to make their characters believable (for a horror movie)and as the horror and terror mounts, they react in different ways.

    The direction by Carter Smith is good. He creates a sense of dread as the the events play out. While the movie is not particularly scary, he creates a sense a good sense of dread, right up to the end, and also doesn't try and cop-out at the end, or allow for some awful twist. Again a welcome change.

    The movie does have some scenes that are bloody, or graphic and gory, it's not over the top. There is a reason for the violence in the movie, and also the blood and gore. It's not simply there to gross-out the audience (though the scene with the makeshift amputation will have that effect, no doubt!!).

    At a time when most of the American horror movies are either remakes or sequels, it's nice to see a horror movie that while not original at least is different. And for that reason alone, it's worth watching.
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    • Jun 20, 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
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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
      • 2.35 : 1

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