The Ruins

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The Ruins

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The Ruins

Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Joe Anderson, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey

A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives amo...( read more  read more... )ng the ruins.

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  • cartersimo
    December 15, 2009
    cartersimo
    How scary plants killing people did we really run out of good idea's for movies?
  • DrZeek
    October 20, 2009
    DrZeek
    Jeff: They don't want us to spread it. That's why they won't let us leave. They're salting the soil to keep it contained. It's old. It has to be really old because the birds and insects and animals have learned not to land here.

    A surprisingly awesome horror/thriller. Along wi...( read more)th Touristas, another film about Americans having the worst South American vacation ever, this film defied my expectations and turned out to be very well handled, given its premise and the feeling one would have from its trailer. Genuine tension, quality bloodshed, solid all the way.

    A group of friends, two couples to be exact, on a vacation in Mexico have things take a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, which would seem like a fun idea, until they discover hostile natives as well as something evil that lives among the ruins. Between the natives who will not let them leave the temple and the evil that is slowly tormenting them, the vacationing friends are gonna have a tough time uploading the pics to their Facebook profile.

    Jeff: Four Americans on vacation don't just disappear!

    This movie rocks, if I haven't emphasized that enough already. The characters are well handled, which is important, because this isn't a movie that relies on how an unknown kills young people, instead, the film very much relies on the tension and growing separation between the characters. That being said, there are a few reveals involving the evil that lurks within the ruins that are handled with quality.

    This is a great looking movie as well. The Mayan temple setting, the sweeping jungle backgrounds, the film benefits from its setting. The film also benefits from its R rating. When the violence happens, the film isn't shy about showing it to you, and in fairly creative ways.

    A few hiccups here or there involving some character actions or CG didn't take me out of this film. I was very absorbed, found the film incredibly well handled, with quality amounts of tension and scares. I was with these characters, who are basically trapped in an impossible situation, all the way. Good flick.

    Jeff: He won't last much longer like this. We're gonna have to cut them off.
    Amy: Cut what off?
  • Deano78
    September 11, 2009
    Deano78
    Fairly average horror film set deep in the jungle. Just not that scary or suspenseful. Shame missed opportunity for a decent location for a horror film. Quite gory at times, with good effects.
  • irisheyes686
    August 21, 2009
    irisheyes686
    This was a decent scary movie. Not too much gore, and an unusual plot.
  • lewiskendell
    April 17, 2009
    lewiskendell
    Gory enough for fans of this kind of movie, buy what's the deal with the stupid talking flowers? I loved how often they mentioned THE GREEKS!
  • djose09
    December 25, 2009
    djose09
    Synopsis: A group of friends whose leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when they, along with a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.
    Starring: Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Joe Anderson, Jon...( read more)athan Tucker, Laura Ramsey
    Directed by: Carter Smith
  • Marischa2
    December 25, 2009
    Marischa2
    very good movie about plants being alive and grow in human bodies, Laura did a good job by cutting herself lol.
  • ilovetheeightiesforever
    December 18, 2009
    ilovetheeightiesforever
    i like movies like this one looks like its going to be.
  • lobeo
    December 6, 2009
    lobeo
    Being a horror fan I really enjoyed this one. It stood out from the rest of the recent horror junk put out. It was fresh, different, and fun to watch. Low production quality but, didn't effect my enjoyment.
  • jordonjojosmith
    December 2, 2009
    jordonjojosmith
    i hate this movie it messed up
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