REC

REC

Year: 2007

Runtime: 78 min

Language: Spanish

Directors: Paco Plaza, Jaume Balagueró

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As a deadly contagion spreads, turning its victims into flesh-eating monsters, a resourceful journalist and her cameraman bear witness to the apocalyptic descent into chaos, capturing the gruesome reality on film as they struggle to survive the unrelenting horror.

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Timeline – REC (2007)
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1

Night Shift Begins

Ángela Vidal and her cameraman Pablo arrive at the local fire station in Barcelona to start their evening filming for the series *Mientras ustedes duermen*. They settle into their routine, anxious to document the quiet night that lies ahead.

Evening Barcelona Fire Station
2

Distress Call Received

The calm of the night is shattered when the fire station receives a distress call about a woman trapped in an apartment. Ángela and Pablo prepare to film as firefighters Manu and Álex rush to the scene, unaware of the horrors that await.

Shortly after the shift starts Apartment Building
3

Chaos at the Scene

Upon arrival at the apartment, the police make a forced entry only to be met with chaos. The trapped woman, exhibiting alarming aggression, attacks an officer, further escalating the tension as onlookers gather, petrified.

Night Apartment Building
4

Tragic Incident

As the situation spirals out of control, a police officer tragically shoots the old woman, a moment captured by Ángela on camera. This incident marks a turning point, intensifying the dread and setting the stage for the horror to unfold.

Night Apartment Building
5

Interview with Jennifer

Ángela interviews a young girl named Jennifer, who is trapped in the building with her oblivious mother, María. Despite Jennifer's illness and her mother's denial, the threat surrounding them looms larger as tension mounts.

Night Apartment Building
6

Hazmat Inspector Arrives

A hazmat-suited health inspector enters the scene, revealing shocking information about a virulent disease turning residents into violent beings. Panic floods the building as the horrifying truth takes hold, igniting fear among those trapped.

Late Night Apartment Building
7

Jennifer Attacks

The horror escalates when Jennifer succumbs to the infection, attacking her mother. This moment signals the insidious spread of the disease within the confined space, as other residents begin to show signs of infection as well.

Late Night Apartment Building
8

Fight for Survival

Amidst the rising panic, Ángela and Pablo find themselves defending against a vicious onslaught from infected residents. The once quiet building transforms into a nightmarish realm where every corner holds a potential threat.

Late Night Apartment Building
9

Rumors of Escape

As the tension builds, Ángela and Pablo hear rumors of a key that could lead them to safety, rumored to be hidden in the workshop on the third floor. Desperate for escape, they begin their search amid the chaos.

Late Night Third Floor of the Apartment
10

Pursued by the Infected

In a heart-pounding chase, Ángela and Pablo discover the key but are forced to go upward, seeking refuge in the penthouse instead of the lower exit. The building's dark secrets and horrors continue to close in on them.

Late Night Penthouse of the Apartment
11

Vatican Secrets Uncovered

Reaching the penthouse, they uncover a chilling history tied to a Vatican agent who was investigating a virus linked to demonic possession. This revelation deepens the horror they face, as they grasp the implications of the outbreak.

Late Night Penthouse of the Apartment
12

The Attic Threat

A creaking door to the attic prompts Pablo to explore, leading to a horrifying encounter that shrouds them in darkness. With night vision activated, they stumble upon a sealed room, remnants of failed attempts to contain the threat.

Late Night Attic of the Apartment
13

Pablo's Tragic End

In a frantic bid for survival, Pablo is violently attacked while trying to escape, leaving Ángela in shock. The camera captures the struggle and chaos, but ultimately drops, symbolizing the descent into darkness.

Late Night Penthouse of the Apartment
14

Descent into Darkness

Ángela's desperate chase for the camera takes her into deeper shadows, highlighting the urgency of her dire situation. Her frantic screams echo into the oppressive silence, marking the height of terror unleashed within the building.

Late Night Apartment Building
15

An Open-Ended Nightmare

The film concludes as Ángela becomes ensnared by the horrific presence of the infected girl, leaving viewers with a chilling sense of dread. The lingering horror and uncertainty resonate, making the tale a haunting experience.

Late Night Apartment Building

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 01:49

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