I remember watching this at a film festival in The Netherlands, ten years ago. I saw it with a friend, with whom I usually watch Russian movies. We made an exception for this film, that I had picked, based on a tiny description of its story. We didn't really know what to expect but thought it would be fun.
Let's say that it was a pleasant surprise, even though it isn't what you call a fun movie. In fact, it is probably the scariest Spanish movie that I've ever seen. Although it would probably be a tie with El Orfanato (The Orphanage, 2007).
I must have watched REC a handful of times, since then, and I have enjoyed it every single viewing. It keeps giving me goosebumps. I watched part 2 and 3, once, but they felt like more of the same. Or actually, 'less' of the same. While writing this post, I learnt that there is a REC 4 coming up. It honestly doesn't really pique my interest, but, if you love watching sequels of great movies, you might want to give it a try.
Perhaps, if you haven't watched REC yet, you should start out with REC 4. I'm pretty sure that this (first) movie will be a pleasant surprise afterwards. Not too long after I had seen this film, it became quite a big international success. It was made for 1.5 million - I guess people would call it a low budget production - but eventually grossed over 30 million. More than twenty times it's budget. Pretty successful, don't you think?
I guess I managed to do, once again, what my twin sister told me a couple of days ago. She said that I write about movies without really writing about the movie itself. It's more about the personal story, combined with a vague description. She said she liked that. She is right. That is exactly what I'm doing and it isn't because I don't want to spoil anything. It's just my style and I can't help but being me...
Alright, here's the original Spanish Trailer without subtitles. I couldn't find a decent one without subs. If you don't understand Spanish, this is probably even more scary. Enjoy!
Earlier movie recommendations:
La Caza (1966) The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) Le Samourai (1967) Three Billboard outside of Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Castlevania - series (2017 - )
House by the Cemetery (1981) The Beyond (1981) City of the Living Dead (1980)
Sorcerer (1977)
The Birds (1963)
Suspiria (1977)
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
Nightcrawler (2014)
Ghost Story (1953)
Alice in the Cities (1974)
Altered States (1980)
Wake in Fright (1973)
