Four American tourists meet up with a German guy (Joe Anderson) who offers to show them a newly discovered Mayan pyramid in the jungle. Things don't go well and the Spring Breakers realize they are being quarantined by the locals, who are willing to kill to keep what's in the pyramid contained.
Once again, don't go to another country and disrespect cultural locations. Also, having a local guide who speaks regional dialects is very helpful.
I kind of enjoy movies about dumb people Fucking Around and Finding Out, especially if it's karmically funny, but these characters weren't stupid, just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The med student, Jeff (Jonathan Tucker), especially kept his head on straight the entire time, trying to stay calm and reasoned and make the best decisions available. I appreciate that. We love to see competence and heroics.
Also, what is this, like the fourth or fifth vacation horror I've seen this month? Maybe I need a vacation.
Anyway, The Ruins is streaming on Paramount+.
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