[rec]2

The [rec] series had a rather interesting origin. It all began when two Spanish filmmakers wanted to make a movie that didn't have any music. This spawned [rec] (which spawned the embarrassing American remake Quarantine). The first of the series was very good. Shooting a horror film, or zombie film to be exact, all from a first person point of view.

I had the honor, and absolute joy, of viewing [rec]2 for the first time in theaters. A rarity for the American audience. It was at the wonderful Portage Theater here in Chicago, IL. In a theater is really the proper place for this film to be seen. It blew me, and the entire audience, away.

It hits hard and with a frantic pace. It is brutal, and amazingly well done. I totally loved it. And guess what...its actually a unique take on the zombie film. What?! Yea, that's right. It's not the same old stuff. The first person viewing (from the helmet cameras of a swat team, and hand held camera of teens) really puts the viewer in the film. You can't help but feel like this is all happening to you. You will fear for your life while watching this, and it feels great. I would also like to mention that the main "creature" is quite possibly one of the most creepy, disgusting things I've ever seen. I later found out it was all done without CGI which blew my mind, and made it even more creepy.

A friend of mine who was at the screening said it was the first time he's seen a horror movie get an actual fearful reaction out of me. So that means something. For those of you who like or love zombies, this is a must see. And don't be ignorant, watch it with subtitles (yes, it is in Spanish). This is a great, and terrifying film. Go purchase it, get your friends together with the biggest TV and sound system you can find, and enjoy.

Shock or not? Shock

Film: 5/5
Shock: 4/5