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The Ruins Details

2008 Certificate 18
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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. Read more

Starring Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey
Director Carter Smith
Genres Horror, Thriller

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The Ruins

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 Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson
Director Carter Smith
Studio PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 26 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 30 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Horror, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Released DVD: 13 Oct 2008
Blu-ray: 19 Jan 2009
Production year: 2008
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of

    So, what do you guys think: ancient Mayan temple off the beaten path? Anyone whos read The Beach or seen... read more on Time Out

    • Nigel Floyd, 
    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 37 out of 38 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0 stars

    UTTER UTTER RUBBISH

    This film was completely pointless from start to end - even tho it had no real end to speak of. I would recommend that you do not waste time, money on this complete rubbish.

      • A customer from Basildon
      • Posted 17 Jul 2008 16:48

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  • 18 out of 18 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 0 stars

    boringgggggggg

    I can't believe I wasted my money on this. This film is a total waste of space with no storyline to speak of.

      • A customer from MANCHESTER
      • Posted 04 Oct 2008 unknown

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