Review of The Ruins (1984) by Daniel O — 20 Sep 2009

Oh no, it's thrilling and scary and soo sadistic.

This review of The Ruins (1984) was written by Daniel O on 20 Sep 2009.

The Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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