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The Ruins

Terror has evolved.

6.0(1,513)20081h 31m7

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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Status
Released
Budget
$8M
Box office
$22.8M
Language
German
  • mexico
  • maya civilization
  • tourist
  • carnivorous plant
  • cancún, mexico
  • travel
  • creature
  • survival horror
  • killer plant
  • ruins
  • archaeological expedition
  • american tourist

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Carter Smith

Produced in

Germany, United States of America

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR2 Apr 2008
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1820 Jun 2008
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalR 18+4 Apr 2008
  • BelgiumBE

    • Physical162 Apr 2008
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Digital / OTT18+5 Jun 2008
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical1211 Jun 2008
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1626 Jun 2008
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT169 Mar 2009
  • IrelandIE

    • Digital / OTT1820 Jun 2008
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical27 Jun 2008
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTTPG125 Feb 2010
  • LithuaniaLT

    • Theatrical11 Apr 2008

Frequently asked questions

The Ruins was released on 2 April 2008.

Audience reviews

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  • W

    Wuchak

    7/4/2018

    8/10

    ***Horror adventure in the Mayan jungle*** RELEASED IN 2008 and directed by Carter Smith based on Scott B. Smith’s novel, "The Ruins" refuses to make the mistake of too many conventional horror flicks by NOT going over-the-top with the situation, the "monster" or the horrific thrills; films that do so are usually more goofy than horrifying. Take the ending of "The Ruins,” which is different than the book and, in m…

  • S

    Sierbahnn

    6/16/2026

    7/10

    Just a solid horror-movie I come back to this horror-movie over and over, and it is enjoyable on each rewatch. The "monster" for lack of a better word, is very engaging, the characters' plight feels real and grounded. The premise is wild, the claustrophobia needed for this sort of horror-movie works well, and the desperation brought by the tension of the story just lands really well. It is a solid pick of a horro…

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