After watching the original [Rec], I couldn't help but be intrigued by the plot. It was so interesting. A building becomes infected by a rabies like disease and a group of firemen with a film crew turn up; after realizing what's is going on the probably wish they had never arrived. Then came the American remake, "Quarantine". To be honest, it was almost shot for shot, but in English rather than Spanish.What did I want from the second outing? I wanted to know what was going on, I wanted to understand the story even more. I'm going to lie, they provided it in spades!
Literally minutes after the end of the first film the second begins, with a Swat team escorting a member of the CDC into the building. It originally looks as though they are only there to record the findings of the CDC, but in a strange twist, it would seem that there are other motives to their presence there. The other group of characters is a trio of teenagers who sneak there way into the building through the sewers. It is difficult to talk too much about the story without giving things away. However, I will say that the film takes an interestingly religious turn in terms of plot, which is all to welcome. The only place I have in my heart for organised religion is in the plot of a horror film.
One thing you will find about this outing is that it is not as scary as the first. Whether this is due to you already knowing what to expect or down to it just being less scary I am not sure. I in no way mean it isn't scary though! They add a little bit of creepiness into the mix by adding zombie children...the even crawl along the roof! If there is one thing I find scary in a horror film, it's kids.
In all the film is well rounded; great plot, good acting and a load of classic scares. I would definitely recommend watching this film back to back with the first. It would be a scary three hours, but it would be worth it.
Rating 4 out of 5
See it if you liked:
[REC]
Quarantine
28 Days Later
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Review by Stephen King
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