A horror movie from 17 years ago,The Ruins,hasfound a new streaming home,and it will give fans another chance to see why this film was so scary.The Ruinsis the feature directorial debut of Carter Smith, based on the novel and screenplay by Scott B. Smith. It follows two couples who visit a remote Mayan ruin in Mexico, only to learn to their horror that it is inhabited by a man-eating vine growth, which then targets them. With native villagers not allowing them to leave, these couples have to fight for their survival.
The acting talent included mostly fresh faces for 2008, with Jena Malone, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey, andThe Rookie’sShawn Ashmoreplaying the two couples and Joe Anderson playing Mathias, a man looking for his missing brother.This horror film was a box office disappointmentwhen it came out, not making back its budget,while earning mixed reviews from critics,and even less appreciation from fans. However,withThe Ruinscoming to a new streaming homegeared towards horror, there is hope that more fans will come around to this gory and scary film.
What This Means For The Ruins
The Classic Horror Movie Is A Streaming Hit
WhenThe Ruinscame out in 2008, fans and critics didn’t know what to think about it. This was normal for horror movies, which often fall short when it comes to critical and audience appreciation, even if they succeed in what the directors set out to do – disturb and scare viewers. Sadly, this means the film failed to find an audience in theaters, with only a $22.9 million take on a $25 million budget (viaThe Numbers). However, many times,horror movies are overlooked at the theater, but they find a perfect home when they land on a streaming service.
The idea is terrifying, with two couples heading out on a vacation and finding terror and death instead. The four ended up not battling other people, although villagers were there to ensure they couldn’t escape, but nature. The vines on the ruins attacked these youngsters and refused to relent.Getting more attention forThe Ruinsis something the film deserves, and it is now coming to Shudder, with it debuting on the platform on July 1. This horror service is perfect for fans wanting the gore and scaresThe Ruinsdelivers.
Our Take On The Ruins Coming To Shudder
This Is A Good Sign For Horror Movies
While some believe streaming services hurt films at the box office, services like Shudder are perfect for a genre that is not always successful at the multiplex. Movies likeThe Ruinsmight not do well on the big screen, although the experience was terrifying when it came out. However, it works just as well at home, in the dark, with a horror service offering it up as a new offering.SeeingThe Ruinson Shudder might finally make the film the cult hit that it always deserved to be.
The Ruinsisn’t the only movie coming to Shudder in July 2025. Also joining the service is theBetty White alligator movieLake Placid,the classic Stephen King adaptationCujo,the feral dog movieThe Pack,and the biopicMary Shelley,based on the author ofFrankenstein.
