The Ruins (2008) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Based on the novel by A Simple Plan author Scott Smith, director Carter B. Smith's Yucatan-set thriller follows four American tourists as they unwisely venture off the beaten path while vacationing in Cancun. When a friendly German tourist implores the Americans to help search the jungle for his missing brother, the group becomes hopelessly trapped in a nightmare scenario that seems too strange to be true. Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey, Jena Malone, and Shawn Ashmore star. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/04/2008
DVD Release Date:
07/08/2008
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence and gruesome images, language, some sexuality and nudity.
Run Time:
90 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Survival in the Wilderness, Nightmare Vacations
Keywords:
jungle, man-vs-nature, native, tourist, vacation
Country of Origin:
USA (04-04-2008)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
