It’s time for a new episode of our Best Foreign Horror Movies video series, and in this one we’re looking back at the 2007 Spanish production [Rec] (watch it Here), directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. To find out what we had to say about [Rec], check out the video embedded above!
Balagueró and Plaza wrote [Rec] with Luis A. Berdejo, crafting the following story:
A young TV reporter and her cameraman 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 begins a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report.
The film stars Manuela Velasco, Ferrán Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Pablo Rosso, David Vert, Vicente Gil, Martha Carbonell, Carlos Vicente, Carlos Lasarte, María Lanau, Claudia Silva, Akemi Goto, Chen Min Kao, María Teresa Ortega, Manuel Bronchud, Ben Temple, Ana Velasquez, Daniel Trinh,...
Balagueró and Plaza wrote [Rec] with Luis A. Berdejo, crafting the following story:
A young TV reporter and her cameraman 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 begins a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report.
The film stars Manuela Velasco, Ferrán Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano, Pablo Rosso, David Vert, Vicente Gil, Martha Carbonell, Carlos Vicente, Carlos Lasarte, María Lanau, Claudia Silva, Akemi Goto, Chen Min Kao, María Teresa Ortega, Manuel Bronchud, Ben Temple, Ana Velasquez, Daniel Trinh,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
[Rec] 2- Red Band Trailer
Directed by: Jaume Balaguero
Starring: Manuela Valesco, Leticia Delora, Ferran Terraza
Rating: R
Release Date: July 10, 2010
Trailer Score: 7/10
My Thoughts: Horror knows no language barriers. For proof of that check out the 2007 Spanish language flick The Orphanage or even the first [Rec]. The issue with [Rec] 2 isn’t about the language at all, but the much more serious problem that plagues the horror community; the problem of the dreaded sequel. As a fan of the first movie, I see absolutely no reason for a sequel. I mean, sure it might tie up some things, but in most cases, follow-up movies just muddy the waters and try to steal the glory of the first one with little to no success. Still, all those fears aside, if there has to be a [Rec] 2, the trailer seems promising. It looks like a fluid continuation rather than one of those hard up for money sequel projects.
Directed by: Jaume Balaguero
Starring: Manuela Valesco, Leticia Delora, Ferran Terraza
Rating: R
Release Date: July 10, 2010
Trailer Score: 7/10
My Thoughts: Horror knows no language barriers. For proof of that check out the 2007 Spanish language flick The Orphanage or even the first [Rec]. The issue with [Rec] 2 isn’t about the language at all, but the much more serious problem that plagues the horror community; the problem of the dreaded sequel. As a fan of the first movie, I see absolutely no reason for a sequel. I mean, sure it might tie up some things, but in most cases, follow-up movies just muddy the waters and try to steal the glory of the first one with little to no success. Still, all those fears aside, if there has to be a [Rec] 2, the trailer seems promising. It looks like a fluid continuation rather than one of those hard up for money sequel projects.
- 6/9/2010
- by Calhoun Kersten
- The Scorecard Review
Magnolia Pictures is releasing [Rec] 2 on Video-on-demand today, June 4th. In celebration Magnolia has released several new video clips including "Where's the Girl" shown below. [Rec] 2 will be available on Playstion, X-Box and many more platforms , so have a look at a preview before enjoying the film, with this short clip below.
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The highly anticipated sequel to one of the scariest films of all time, [Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined. Above all it must be contained,...
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The highly anticipated sequel to one of the scariest films of all time, [Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined. Above all it must be contained,...
- 6/4/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Cops vs. zombies? I got zombies everytime. Check out two new clips from the Spanish horror sequel “Rec 2″ (via Yahoo! and IGN), from directors Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, and starring Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Ariel Casas, David Vert, Alejandro Casaseca. The highly anticipated sequel to one of the scariest films of all time, [Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science – a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined. Above all it must be contained, before it escapes to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting world outside. Get Rec’ed July 9th,...
- 6/3/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Below you can checkout a bloody restricted trailer for the upcoming horror film [Rec] 2.
[Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Stars Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Pablo Rosso, Javier Botet, Àlex Batllori, Jonathan Mellor, Claudia Font and Ariel Casas.
The film premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, out of competition. It was also shown at the Midnight Madness portion of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival,...
[Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Stars Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Pablo Rosso, Javier Botet, Àlex Batllori, Jonathan Mellor, Claudia Font and Ariel Casas.
The film premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, out of competition. It was also shown at the Midnight Madness portion of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival,...
- 5/31/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
The tension experienced by a Swat team sent into a building full of the living dead in "[Rec] 2" has been once again shared in a red band trailer. Featuring very few conversation between the characters, the video shows how much blood that will be dropped in a battle between the human and the flesh-eaters.
"[Rec] 2" is the story of a quarantined apartment building infected with a ferocious virus that spread a terrifying form of demonic possession to the trapped inhabitants. Kicking off shortly after the events of the first film, the upcoming movie follows a medical officer and a Swat team armed with video cameras who are sent into the sealed off apartment building to try and neutralize the situation.
Written and directed by Jaume Balaguero as well as Paco Plaza who also worked on 2007 "[Rec]", the sequel has the likes of Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Javier Botet on the cast ensemble.
"[Rec] 2" is the story of a quarantined apartment building infected with a ferocious virus that spread a terrifying form of demonic possession to the trapped inhabitants. Kicking off shortly after the events of the first film, the upcoming movie follows a medical officer and a Swat team armed with video cameras who are sent into the sealed off apartment building to try and neutralize the situation.
Written and directed by Jaume Balaguero as well as Paco Plaza who also worked on 2007 "[Rec]", the sequel has the likes of Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Javier Botet on the cast ensemble.
- 5/29/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Magnolia Pictures is releasing a Red Band Trailer for [Rec] 2 which highlights some of the film's bloodier more action-packed moments. Available below, [Rec] 2 picks up where the first movie left off plus fifteen minutes and the virus in a small apartment complex continues to spread. If you are nineteen or older enjoy the clip inside.
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The highly anticipated sequel to one of the scariest films of all time, [Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined. Above all it must be contained,...
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The highly anticipated sequel to one of the scariest films of all time, [Rec] 2 picks up 15 minutes from where we left off, taking us back into the quarantined apartment building where a terrifying virus has run rampant, turning the occupants into mindlessly violent, raging beasts. A heavily armed Swat team and a mysterious government official are sent in to assess and attempt to neutralize the situation. What they find inside lies beyond the scope of medical science—a demonic nightmare of biblical proportions more terrifying than they could have possibly imagined. Above all it must be contained,...
- 5/29/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
This the review of Rec 2, directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, starring Jonathan Mellor , Manuela Velasco, Óscar Zafra, Ariel Casas, Alejandro Casaseca, Pablo Rosso and Ferran Terraza. The 2007 Spanish movie Rec was – without doubt – one of the best horror films of the decade. Hollywood was impressed enough to produce an English-language version, but as is so often the way, something got lost in the translation, and Quarantine (2008) sank without much trace… leaving Rec-heads eagerly awaiting this sequel from the original Spanish production team.
- 4/25/2010
- by David Hudson
- Pure Movies
Zombie-themed movie "[Rec] 2" has shared some gory scenes through a fresh international red band trailer. Giving a look at a Swat team sent into an apartment building full of the living dead, the movie tries to transfer "fear from the screen to the spectator through the recording lens."
"[Rec] 2" kicks off shortly after the events of the first film, 2007 "[Rec]". When an apartment building is infected with a ferocious virus that spreads a terrifying form of demonic possession to the trapped inhabitants, a medical officer and a Swat team armed with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment building to try and neutralize the situation.
Written and directed by Jaume Balaguero as well as Paco Plaza who also worked on the first movie, the sequel has the likes of Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Javier Botet on the cast ensemble. The Spanish horror film will be released in limited U.S.
"[Rec] 2" kicks off shortly after the events of the first film, 2007 "[Rec]". When an apartment building is infected with a ferocious virus that spreads a terrifying form of demonic possession to the trapped inhabitants, a medical officer and a Swat team armed with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment building to try and neutralize the situation.
Written and directed by Jaume Balaguero as well as Paco Plaza who also worked on the first movie, the sequel has the likes of Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Javier Botet on the cast ensemble. The Spanish horror film will be released in limited U.S.
- 3/31/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Magnet Releasing has acquired the North American rights for [Rec] 2, which is a horror film produced in Barcelona, Spain. This is the second film in the series and [Rec] 2 begins right where the first one left off. According to Magnet they expect a: "July theatrical release" through the "Ultra VOD program" (Magnet). Whether the film will be shown in theatres is unclear, what is clear is that [Rec] 2 will be available to horror fans shortly. Have a read of the synopsis and check out the first five minutes for [Rec] 2 until available through Magnet.
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The action continues from [Rec], with the medical officer and a Swat team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation" (IMDb).
Release Date: July 2010 (North America).
Directors: Jaume Balaguero, and Paco Plaza.
Writers: Jaume Balagueero, and Manu Diez (others).
Cast: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Javier Botet, Pablo Rosso, Jonathan Mellor,...
The synopsis for [Rec] 2 here:
"The action continues from [Rec], with the medical officer and a Swat team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation" (IMDb).
Release Date: July 2010 (North America).
Directors: Jaume Balaguero, and Paco Plaza.
Writers: Jaume Balagueero, and Manu Diez (others).
Cast: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Javier Botet, Pablo Rosso, Jonathan Mellor,...
- 3/27/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
[Rec]2
Stars: Jonathan Mellor, Pablo Rosso, Ariel Casas, Alejandro Casaseca, Ferran Terraza | Written and Directed by Jaume Balaguero & Paco Plaza
[Rec]2 continues where the original film left off, with a medical officer and Swat team outfitted with video cameras and sent into the sealed off apartment to control the ’situation’. This time round the story not only follows the Swat team, but also a rag-tag group of kids who sneak into the building for a look at just what’s going on… big mistake!
Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaza return with the highly anticipated sequel to the well-recieved Rec and what many are calling the Aliens to originals Alien, and you can see why – much like Alien was the more scary film in the franchise, so is Rec. However [Rec]2 takes the lead from Aliens and pumps up the action and nerve-jangling suspense; and that’s not the only parallel. In [Rec]2 the ‘zombies’ (who aren’t actually zombies,...
Stars: Jonathan Mellor, Pablo Rosso, Ariel Casas, Alejandro Casaseca, Ferran Terraza | Written and Directed by Jaume Balaguero & Paco Plaza
[Rec]2 continues where the original film left off, with a medical officer and Swat team outfitted with video cameras and sent into the sealed off apartment to control the ’situation’. This time round the story not only follows the Swat team, but also a rag-tag group of kids who sneak into the building for a look at just what’s going on… big mistake!
Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaza return with the highly anticipated sequel to the well-recieved Rec and what many are calling the Aliens to originals Alien, and you can see why – much like Alien was the more scary film in the franchise, so is Rec. However [Rec]2 takes the lead from Aliens and pumps up the action and nerve-jangling suspense; and that’s not the only parallel. In [Rec]2 the ‘zombies’ (who aren’t actually zombies,...
- 3/2/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Below we have the first six minutes from the Spanish horror film “Rec 2“
The action continues from [Rec], with the medical officer and a Swat team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Starring Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera, Ferran Terraza, Juli Fabregas, Pep Molina, Oscar Zafra, and Alejandro Casaseca.
“Rec “2 premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, out of competition. It was also shown at the Midnight Madness portion of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, as well as the 2009 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, and the 2009 Sitges Film Festival. There’s still no word on an Us release date.
Click here to view the embedded video.
The action continues from [Rec], with the medical officer and a Swat team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Starring Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera, Ferran Terraza, Juli Fabregas, Pep Molina, Oscar Zafra, and Alejandro Casaseca.
“Rec “2 premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, out of competition. It was also shown at the Midnight Madness portion of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, as well as the 2009 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, and the 2009 Sitges Film Festival. There’s still no word on an Us release date.
Click here to view the embedded video.
- 12/11/2009
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Italian website, Badtaste.it have released five new posters for the second installment of [Rec] which was released back in 2007. It was one of the most intriguing horror / thriller movies that I’d ever seen and I’m looking forward to the sequel.
The 2nd movie begins a matter of hours after the original finished and Empire have given us some more info:
The film picks up mere hours after the end of the original, with a military contingent entering the wasted block of flats.
I’ve put the 5 posters below which you can click to enlarge. [Rec] 2 is directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza and stars Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Pablo Rosso. As yet, it doesn’t have a UK release date but the rest of the world either already has it or is getting it soon so watch this space.
The 2nd movie begins a matter of hours after the original finished and Empire have given us some more info:
The film picks up mere hours after the end of the original, with a military contingent entering the wasted block of flats.
I’ve put the 5 posters below which you can click to enlarge. [Rec] 2 is directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza and stars Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza and Pablo Rosso. As yet, it doesn’t have a UK release date but the rest of the world either already has it or is getting it soon so watch this space.
- 12/7/2009
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Four new Italian posters for “Rec 2“, starring Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera, Ferran Terraza, Juli Fabregas, Pep Molina, Oscar Zafra, and Alejandro Casaseca, have hit the web.
The story takes place immediately after the events of the first film, with producing company Filmax International describing it as having “the same claustrophobic concept” as Rec but with “new means of transferring fear from the screen to the spectator through the recording lens.
Only a few minutes have passed since the authorities lost contact with the people trapped inside the quarantined building. Nobody knows exactly what’s going on inside. Outside, chaos reigns…
For the Special Operations Unit this is a seemingly straightforward mission to enter the building and analize the situation. But as we know, appearances can be deceiving.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza.
“Rec “2 premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival,...
The story takes place immediately after the events of the first film, with producing company Filmax International describing it as having “the same claustrophobic concept” as Rec but with “new means of transferring fear from the screen to the spectator through the recording lens.
Only a few minutes have passed since the authorities lost contact with the people trapped inside the quarantined building. Nobody knows exactly what’s going on inside. Outside, chaos reigns…
For the Special Operations Unit this is a seemingly straightforward mission to enter the building and analize the situation. But as we know, appearances can be deceiving.
The film is both written and directed by Spanish filmmakers Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza.
“Rec “2 premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival,...
- 12/6/2009
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
By the looks of the teaser trailer, Spanish flick [Rec 2] looks about as close to a movie adaption of the awesome video game “Condemned” as we’re likely to get.
There isn’t a whole bunch of information out there about the film so far, but it’s a very good sign that the dupo behind the original film, Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, are both back to write and direct. The film stars Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera and Ferran Terraza.
The only release dates we could find as of now are:
Germany (29 October 2009), Brazil (30 October 2009), Belgium (23 December 2009), France (23 December 2009), Netherlands (11 March 2010)
We’ll keep you updated with further information as we get it.
There isn’t a whole bunch of information out there about the film so far, but it’s a very good sign that the dupo behind the original film, Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, are both back to write and direct. The film stars Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera and Ferran Terraza.
The only release dates we could find as of now are:
Germany (29 October 2009), Brazil (30 October 2009), Belgium (23 December 2009), France (23 December 2009), Netherlands (11 March 2010)
We’ll keep you updated with further information as we get it.
- 6/5/2009
- by Paul Larn
- The Cinema Post
From the same people who brought you the first teaser trailer for the Spanish horror sequel “Rec 2″, comes the second teaser trailer for “Rec 2″. See how that works? Makes perfect sense. Anyways, the second teaser trailer is just as bloody, if not more so than the first one. So yeah, if you got seasick with the first movie, I would suggest not entering the second one, because it appears the whole movie is once again shot from cameras, this time attached to the helmets of the tactical cops storming the apartment from the first movie. Starring Manuela Velasco, Leticia Dolera, Ferran Terraza, Juli Fàbregas, Ana Isabel Velásquez, Alejandro Casaseca, Pep Molina, and Óscar Zafraand. Directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Via the “Rec 2″ official site. Thanks to reader Manuel for the heads up.
- 6/3/2009
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
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