Furthermore, I couldn't help but be reminded of Lamberto Bava's DEMONS (1985) as REC 2 shares some similarities with that Italian favorite as well. Still, people shouldn't complain too much considering the ending of REC (2007) hints at the plot device this film runs with. Even after reading about the turn of events regarding the contagion, it was still a bit of a surprise, but didn't detract from my enjoyment. Depending on how you felt about the nature of the horror elements in the first film will play a major role in how you feel about what the filmmakers do with it in the second one. It's here in the penthouse that the first and most radical script alteration is seen. Even though a high quotient of the suspense has been drained due to the almost identical set up from the first time around, you can't help but wonder when, or if something will pop up. Whereas the first film ended with that truly terrifying finale in the upstairs penthouse, the sequel takes our protagonists there right from the start. It only takes about ten minutes before both the unsuspecting soldiers and the audience are suddenly thrown into the action. In a nice move that brought HALLOWEEN 2 (1981) to mind, the film picks up minutes after the first film has ended. They all have their own helmet mounted cameras and occasionally, the view switches to a picture in picture image. One thing that will become immediately obvious to those watching is the similarity to ALIENS (1986) what with the use of the armed SWAT team that enters the ominous apartment complex. Now, the original films deadly duo, Balaguero and Plaza return for the second round in this furiously fast, roller coaster of a sequel. An inferior American remake titled QUARANTINE, was quickly put into production and was virtually a shot for shot remake of the original Spanish shocker. The ending was truly terrifying and stunningly shot capturing the maximum amount of terror.
#REC 2 SPANISH MOVIE#
Needless to say, it turned out to be the scariest movie I'd seen in a long, long time. Once they've entered the hellish building, they uncover shocking secrets and the truth behind the deadly contagion that has turned the occupants into ravenous zombie like creatures.Īfter hearing a rave review of the first REC (2007) from a friend, I immediately picked up the Spanish DVD in anticipation of the proposed hair raising and goose bump inducing qualities found therein. A worthy second chapter in this increasingly interesting series.Ī SWAT team and a doctor enter the Barcelona apartment complex to assess the situation inside. Regardless of 'the same old thing', there's some grand scares, surprises and nicely done suspenseful moments. The Short Version: Action oriented sequel treads very similar ground from the first film, but makes some choice alterations to what little was established prior. Owen), Manuela Velasco (Angela Vidal), Oscar Zafra (Jefe), Ariel Casas (Larra), Alejandro Casaseca (Martos)
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