Review of [REC] (2007) by Zach C — 21 Jul 2011

[Rec] is a frightening, humorous handheld camera flick much superior to it's remake, Quarantine. Definitely check it out, unless you think reading words during a movie is stupid.

This review of [REC] (2007) was written by Zach C on 21 Jul 2011.

[REC] has generally received positive reviews.

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By Greg H (425) on 23 Jul 2017

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 27 Mar 2018

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