Directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto is set in the twilight of the Maya civilization around 1511. Film Review: Apocalypto (2006) – Adam Mohrbacher
, a young tribesman whose peaceful village is brutally raided by Mayan warriors seeking human sacrifices. Capture and Sacrifice:
The second half of the film is essentially one long, breathless chase sequence that redefined the "survival thriller" genre.