Rating of
3/4
Most Underrated/Overlooked Horror of Last Decade
Unknown - wrote on 10/28/13
Some would unfairly categorize this as 'torture porn' because of the nature of the violence, but it is foremost a survival story with slasher elements present. It's less reliant on the usual cliches, as the situation becomes increasingly difficult to escape from. The gore looks believable. It's used effectively to emulate pain and mount fear for the next inevitable bloodshed. The actors are great at portraying the suffering, both from a physical and psychological standpoint. One character's mindset becomes severly broken and this leads to the film's most disturbing scene. Another positive note is the brisk pace and runtime. 'The Ruins' is a quick, gut-wrenting watch that could affect even the most hardened horror fan. Completely underrated!
