The Ruining (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 1.8
Released in 2004, The Ruining is a horror film directed by Christopher Burgard, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Troma Team is proud to present THE RUINING, a striking new work by filmmaker Chris Burgard. Filmed over ten years, The Ruining succeeds in echoing the grime and grit of late 70's and early 80's horror cinema. Traditional family values are disturbingly challenged when two Los Angeles couples run into trouble on a remote mountain camping trip. Thirty years ago government drilling poisoned the water in a small town. Half of the town died. Those that are left are horribly addicted to psychedelic eggs bred by old Henry Behrens. When the strangers enter into his domain the stage is set for selective breeding and feeding of human flesh. Henry's 17-year-old daughter Becky is beautiful and thinks that she is a German shepherd. - Written by Troma Entertainment
Who’s in it. The Ruining stars Christopher Burgard as Cody Donner, David Turley as Dave Pyle, Robert A. Silverman as Henry and Rachel Wagner as Megan Pyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.8/10, The Ruining has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ruining page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ruining tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ruining (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ruining change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ruining worth watching?
- The Ruining holds an audience score of 1.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ruining?
- The Ruining stars Christopher Burgard, David Turley, Robert A. Silverman, Rachel Wagner and Wings Hauser.
- When was The Ruining released?
- The Ruining was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.