The Ruins/YMMV


 * Fridge Logic -
 * Nothing? The Mayan tribe was there longer than the plant was. I mean, since the temple was there before the plant, it stands to reason.
 * In the book, at least, it's suggested that.
 * If the natives know how dangerous the plant is why would they take those kids to the ruins in the first place?
 * They didn't. The yuppies (carrying that Idiot Ball proudly) stumble upon the pyramid by accident. The natives run out of the jungle, screaming at them to get away from there. They naturally run up the pyramid, rather than staying put like they're told.
 * The cab driver tried to warn them away, but gave in when they insisted. And to be fair, they couldn't understand the guardians, who were speaking some native language other than Spanish.
 * So, why exactly did they immediately quarantine the stupid tourists?
 * They may not be total Jerkass tribesmen or whatever they are, perhaps? Also, consider the above ideas that
 * Look how it spreads. Ever hear of a movie called The Thing? You have to do what it takes to keep an infection like that contained. Sucks to be them.
 * High Octane Nightmare Fuel - And how.
 * The cab driver tried to warn them away, but gave in when they insisted. And to be fair, they couldn't understand the guardians, who were speaking some native language other than Spanish.
 * So, why exactly did they immediately quarantine the stupid tourists?
 * They may not be total Jerkass tribesmen or whatever they are, perhaps? Also, consider the above ideas that
 * Look how it spreads. Ever hear of a movie called The Thing? You have to do what it takes to keep an infection like that contained. Sucks to be them.
 * High Octane Nightmare Fuel - And how.
 * High Octane Nightmare Fuel - And how.