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The Ruins poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.7 / 100
2008·Adventure / Horror / Thriller·1h 30m

THE RUINS

“Terror has evolved.”

Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.

Above the Line
Carter Smith·DirectorScott B. Smith·ScreenplayDarius Khondji·Director of PhotographyGraeme Revell·Original Music ComposerJeff Betancourt·Editor
Cast
Jonathan Tucker·Jeff McIntireJena Malone·AmyShawn Ashmore·EricLaura Ramsey·StacyJoe Anderson·MathiasSergio Calderón·Lead MayanJesse Ramirez·Mayan BowmanBalder Moreno·Mayan HorsemanDimitri Baveas·DimitriPatricio Almeida Rodriguez·Taxi Driver
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Carter Smith·DirectorAntoinette O'Neill·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Scott B. Smith·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Darius Khondji·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jeff Betancourt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Graeme Revell·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Lizzy Gardiner·Costume DesignGrant Major·Production DesignMichelle McGahey·Art DirectionJohn Wingrove·Art DirectionDebbie Zoller·Makeup Department HeadDilys Tan·Art Department Coordinator
Production· 6
Chris Bender·ProducerStuart Cornfeld·ProducerBen Stiller·Executive ProducerDenise Chamian·CastingBen Parkinson·CastingLisa Thomas·Assistant Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 12
Alicia Vela-Bailey·Utility StuntsRenee Bowen·StuntsCameron Ambridge·Utility StuntsHaydn Dalton·Utility StuntsRaelene Chapman·Stunt DoubleMitch Deans·Stunt CoordinatorThomas DeWier·Utility StuntsWally Dalton·StuntsSam Elia·StuntsBen Hernandez Bray·Stunt CoordinatorLee Adamson·StuntsJake Rice·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
64.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
49%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$23M
ROI 185%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Ruins's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#718C9E
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Mood
Eerie, Desperate, Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large, gnarled hand reaching upwards from a dark, tangled mass of roots and vines. The hand and roots are set against a stormy, dark blue ”

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Key Elements
HandRootsVines
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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