Terror has evolved.
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.
The Ruins (2008) is a horror film directed by Carter Smith, released on April 2, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore and Laura Ramsey. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,486 ratings.
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Jonathan Tucker
as Jeff McIntire
Jena Malone
as Amy
Shawn Ashmore
as Eric
Laura Ramsey
as Stacy
Joe Anderson
as Mathias
Sergio Calderón
as Lead Mayan
Jesse Ramirez
as Mayan Bowman
Balder Moreno
as Mayan Horseman
Dimitri Baveas
as Dimitri
Patricio Almeida Rodriguez
as Taxi Driver
Mario Jurado
as Mayan Archer
Luis Antonio Ramos
as Mayan Rifleman
Directed by Carter Smith, written by Scott B. Smith, produced by Chris Bender and Stuart Cornfeld.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1,486 ratings.
***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 my…
Reviewed on July 4, 2018
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…
Reviewed on June 16, 2026
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The main cast of The Ruins (2008) includes Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey and Joe Anderson. The film was directed by Carter Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Ruins was released on April 2, 2008 and runs for 1h 31m.
The Ruins (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,486 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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