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The Ruins

The Ruins

Terror has evolved.

20085.91h 31m

Overview

Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.

Directed by Carter Smith
Written by Scott B. Smith
Produced by Chris Bender, Stuart Cornfeld
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $22.8M

Top Cast

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Jeff McIntire

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Amy

Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Eric

Laura Ramsey

Laura Ramsey

Stacy

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson

Mathias

Sergio Calderón

Sergio Calderón

Lead Mayan

Jesse Ramirez

Jesse Ramirez

Mayan Bowman

B

Balder Moreno

Mayan Horseman

D

Dimitri Baveas

Dimitri

P

Patricio Almeida Rodriguez

Taxi Driver

Themes & Keywords

mexicomaya civilizationtouristcarnivorous plantcancún, mexicotravelcreatureruinsarchaeological expeditionamerican tourist

About The Ruins

The Ruins is a horror film released in 2008 exploring themes of mexico, maya civilization, tourist, carnivorous plant, cancún, mexico, travel. Directed by Carter Smith, it stars Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore. Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.

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