Rec

2007, Horror/Mystery & thriller, 1h 18m

40 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Plunging viewers into the nightmarish hellscape of an apartment complex under siege, [Rec] proves that found footage can still be used as an effective delivery mechanism for sparse, economic horror. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A reporter (Manuela Velasco) and her cameraman record the horrifying outbreak of a disease that turns humans into vicious cannibals.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Bloody Horror Violence)
  • Genre:
    Horror, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    Spanish (Spain)
  • Director:
    Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza
  • Writer:
    Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza
  • Release Date (Streaming):
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  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, DTS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Manuela Velasco
Ángela Vidal
Ferran Terraza
Manu
Jorge-Yamam Serrano
Policía Joven
Carlos Lasarte
César
Carlos Vicente
Guillem
David Vert
Álex
Pablo Rosso
Pablo
Claudia Silva
Jennifer
Jaume Balagueró
Director
Paco Plaza
Director
Jaume Balagueró
Writer
Paco Plaza
Writer
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