The Ruins (2008)
Vacationing friends discover an ancient evil in the jungle, and a chilling fight for survival begins.
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.
How intense is The Ruins?
The Ruins is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Ruins feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Ruins
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Is The Ruins for you?
Is The Ruins scary?
Yes, properly. The Ruins is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Ruins gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Ruins sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Ruins OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Ruins?
The Ruins runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream The Ruins?
The Ruins is streaming on Netflix, Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does The Ruins have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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