Review of [REC] (2007) by Mikhael M — 06 Apr 2012

The best spanish horror movie I seen so far (besides Telenovela). Great camera works too. A must-have DVD for your Horror collection.

This review of [REC] (2007) was written by Mikhael M on 06 Apr 2012.

[REC] has generally received positive reviews.

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