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Ruins, The (2008)
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Ruins, The (2008)

Genre
Horror, Thriller
Release Date
April 4, 2008
Studio
DreamWorks
Official Site
http://www.ruinsmovie.com/
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Release Date
April 4, 2008
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
091 minute(s)
Production Budget
8000000
Studio
DreamWorks
Official Site
http://www.ruinsmovie.com/
Director
Carter Smith
Producer
Chris Bender, Stuart Cornfeld, Ben Stiller
Screenwriter
Scott B. Smith
Starring
  • Jonathan Tucker as Jeff
  • Jena Malone as Amy
  • Shawn Ashmore as Eric
  • Laura Ramsey as Stacy
  • Joe Anderson as Mathias
  • Bar Paly
  • Sergio Calderon
  • Dimitri Baveas
  • Jesse Ramirez

A group of young American tourists, including the level-headed Jeff (Jonathan Tucker) and his girlfriend Amy (Jena Malone), along with their friends Eric (Shawn Ashmore), Stacy (Laura Ramsey), and the impulsive Mathias (Joe Anderson), embark on a carefree vacation in Mexico. Their holiday takes a sinister turn when they befriend a German tourist who invites them on an expedition to an off-the-beaten-path archaeological site. Lured by the promise of adventure and hidden ruins, the group ventures deep into the jungle, only to discover a mysterious and ancient Mayan pyramid. What begins as a thrilling exploration quickly descends into a nightmare when they are confronted by a hostile local village that forbids them from leaving the site. As the sun sets, the friends realize they are trapped on the pyramid, stalked by an unseen, malevolent force that lurks within the ruins. Directed by Carter Smith, this claustrophobic horror-thriller masterfully blends psychological dread with visceral terror, as the group's bonds are tested and their survival instincts are pushed to the breaking point.