The horror film 'The Ruins' directed by Carter Smith is released.
The novel 'The Ruins' by Scott Smith, on which the movie is based, is originally published.
Filming for 'The Ruins' takes place primarily in Australia.
Eric, Amy, Jeff, and Stacy arrive at the Mexican archaeological dig site led by Eric and Amy's father and decide to visit the ruins after learning about the hill.
The group hears about the nearby Mayan ruins and decides to visit them despite warnings from the locals about the dangers.
The group encounters Mathias, a German tourist who is stranded and seeking help to reach his friends trapped on the ruins.
The group climbs the hill to reach the ruins, entering the vine-covered ancient structure despite warning signs.
The group realizes the ruins are covered in a carnivorous plant that aggressively traps people and can infect them with fatal toxins.
After entering the ruins, the group finds themselves trapped by the hostile vines that prevent them from leaving, cutting off their attempts to escape.
As time passes, group members begin to suffer from infections caused by the vine and descend into paranoia and hysteria.
The group unsuccessfully attempts to negotiate their release with the local Mayan villagers who refuse to help them.
Tension rises as members argue about the best way to survive, leading to tragic consequences and deaths within the group.
Eric injures himself to lure the vines away and allow the others a chance to escape but ultimately succumbs to the plant's attack.
Only two survivors, Amy and Jeff, manage to escape the ruins, but the horrific experience leaves them traumatized.
