2008 Body Horror Film The Ruins Now Streaming on Netflix
The Ruins, Carter Smith's 2008 adaptation of Scott Smith's novel, has joined Netflix's streaming catalog, per Collider.
The 2008 body horror film The Ruins has been added to Netflix, according to Collider.
The film was directed by Carter Smith and is based on the bestselling novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay.
When it was released in 2008, The Ruins was overlooked by many viewers. It currently holds a 5.9 rating on IMDb and a 2.8 average rating on Letterboxd.
A subgenre back in view
Recent body horror releases such as The Substance, Together and Evil Dead have contributed to a resurgence of the subgenre. Midsommar, released 11 years after The Ruins, also used the technique of presenting horror in broad daylight.
Quick answers
Where can I watch The Ruins?
The 2008 film The Ruins has been added to Netflix.
What is The Ruins based on?
It is based on the bestselling novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay. It was directed by Carter Smith.