Rec (2007)

7.4R75 minDirector: Jaume Balagueró

2007 film by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza

Rec (stylized as [•REC]; short for "record") is a 2007 Spanish found footage zombie horror film co-written and directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. The film stars Manuela Velasco as television reporter Ángela Vidal, who, along with her cameraman, accompany firefighters on a late-night call to an apartment building in Barcelona, where an outbreak prompts authorities to seal the building and place its occupants under quarantine.

Rec was released on 23 November 2007 to critical and commercial success. It has appeared on lists and retrospectives covering found-footage and horror cinema.

The film spawned the Rec film series, which includes three sequels: Rec 2 (2009), Rec 3: Genesis (2012), and Rec 4: Apocalypse (2014). An American remake, Quarantine, was released in 2008, followed by Quarantine 2: Terminal (2011).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Rec about?
Rec (2007) — "REC" turns on a young TV reporter and her cameraman who cover the night shift at the local fire station. Receiving a call from an old lady trapped in her house, they reach her building to hear horrifying screams -- which begin a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report.
Is Rec based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Rec scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is Rec (2007) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex