Review of The Ruins (2008) by Mark S — 14 Jun 2010

Disturbing, gruesome pics, not for the faint hearted.

This review of The Ruins (2008) was written by Mark S on 14 Jun 2010.

The Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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