Review of The Ruins (2008) by Michelle D — 13 Apr 2012

Really gross. made me kinda squirm in my seat.

This review of The Ruins (2008) was written by Michelle D on 13 Apr 2012.

The Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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It looked nice. The blacks were crushed and the whites too hot but that seems the style now and it looks fine…

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