If you like your horror movies graphic with a hint of political/environmental allegory

[shadowknows69]

Small generic spoilers for "The Ruins"






I suggest you rent "The Ruins", I'm watching it now and it's actually a cool little morality tale about things like: The "arrogant American abroad", the futility of trusting help will come from authority figures (IE Katrina), and a touch of man vs. nature too. Don't eat red foods while watching.

[shadowknows69]

1. Addendum: Unless you like your horror films really, really, graphic

You might want to pass on the unrated version.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. I didn't really care for the novel.

The movie's quick release to DVD didn't inspire me.

[shadowknows69]

4. Hey, it works for a Netflix selection

Since they can't seem to find a copy of "The Mist" to send me.

[sandyj999]

3. Your Assessment is Right.

It actually did have those little messages. Yes, you want no red food while watching this movie. Not too sure about any houseplants either!

[aspergris]

5. actually I didn't get that impression at all

The german and greek tourists were just as clueless, etc.

Frankly, I generally detest non-political movies (horror, action, whatever) that try to insert the director/writers ideology. It's almost always ham-fisted and detracts imo. Even George Romero has gone a bit over the top recently imo in this regard, and he's somewhat famous for this.

The ruins was pretty good.

It's kind of a continuation of the eli roth school, but still good.