See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 4 jump scares in The Ruins, which has a jump scare rating of 1.5.
Jump Scare Rating: No major jump scares, more of a slow burn with sudden shocking twists.
Synopsis: A group of friends in Mexico go to visit a temple where something is growing in the jungle.
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Director: Carter Smith
Runtime: 90 minutes
Netflix (US): No
Tags: Survival, Low Jump Scare
Jump Scare Times
The jump scare timings listed below are based on a theatrical viewing and are approximate only.
00:02:30 – The archeologist is pulled away.
00:14:38 – A dog jumps out from the bed of the truck and starts barking.
00:23:13 – The German is shot in the face.
00:50:18 – The vines suddenly wrap around her wrist.
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