Review of The Ruins (2008) by Angelica W — 04 Feb 2011

Nothing super scary. a few gross scenes but that's all.

This review of The Ruins (2008) was written by Angelica W on 04 Feb 2011.

The Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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