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[Helu]

Another movie from the point of veiw of a camcorder... could be ok, I dunno...

trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqsOaV7NUVM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjoblo%2Ecom%2Farrow%2Findex%2Eph p%3Fid%3D8476

[FoleyZombie]

that little kid was freaky looking nice job i enjoyed the lighting and atmosphere. really set the tone.

[Zombie Survivor]

It has a great atmosphere for sure... it looks great! :clap:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Another movie from the point of veiw of a camcorder... could be ok, I dunno...

trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqsOaV7NUVM&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjoblo%2Ecom%2Farrow%2Findex%2Eph p%3Fid%3D8476

Not bad... It has my interest, but there is an English version to this trailer also. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[REC] teaser trailer (english version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeaUokzE9fI)




Here's some more links with info:

horror-movies.ca (http://www.horror-movies.ca/horror_8583.html)

moviesonline (http://www.moviesonline.ca/film6374.htm)

bloody-disgusting (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/1475)

dreadcentral (http://www.dreadcentral.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2470)

[Morbidfilm]

Looks interesting. I think mockumentaries can be some of the scariest movies if done right.
Although kind of odd that they included a major continuity mistake in their promo. 2 actually.
Camera man is already in the buliding filming the firemen enter (as if they staged the entrance). Cameraman follows firemen franticly. Suddenly the cameraman is 2 stories above the firemen filming them coming up the staires?!?! Then back behind them as they find the girl.
The movie looks good but if they don't stick with the pov footage style as it happens, it's going to **** up the movie.

[forsaken101]

Looks like its got a good story to it, but with the blair witch like camera i dont see it being as good as it could have.

[DentFoster]

Looks like fun to me. Is there any more info on it? I couldn't find anything on IMDB. Release date? Straight to video?

[Bad Zombie Night]

I couldn't find anything on IMDB.

IMDB: REC (2007) (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1038988/)


Release date?

23 October 2007 (Spain)

[DentFoster]

IMDB: REC (2007) (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1038988/)




23 October 2007 (Spain)
Duh, I dunno what I did but my search results were nil. :x
Thanks BZN!:lol:

[Kemper]

I loved that

[ERiKDude]

I just finished watching this, and i gotta say, it was pretty damn sweet!. I don't get easily scared by movies but this one had some parts that just really creeped the shit out of me. 10 out of 10

[Morbidfilm]

I've been reading some great things about this one. Wasn't this thread about 4 pages long???

[Bad Zombie Night]

I've been reading some great things about this one. Wasn't this thread about 4 pages long???
I don't think so... You must be thinking of another movie thread... I believe this film was made in Spanish, so it didn't get as much attention as maybe it should have... Last I heard, this film is being remade into an American version called Quarantine.

Here the link on IMDB: Quarantine (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1082868/) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[goesaround]

I've been reading some great things about this one. Wasn't this thread about 4 pages long???

You know I remember I reading this here too, In fact I remember the trailer was listed and it made me want to see it even more then the American remake. Can this be purchased somewhere?

[Bad Zombie Night]

You know I remember I reading this here too, In fact I remember the trailer was listed and it made me want to see it even more then the American remake. Can this be purchased somewhere?

There was a duplicate thread that was created after this one, but it wasn't quite 4 pages. :)
Link: Rec (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14879)

I believe this film was released back in November of 2007 in Spain... As far as a DVD release, I haven't heard any mention of that yet... sorry ga. :-(

[MrShape666]

Hope this gets a DVD release soon, then I can probably get a copy from Xploited Cinema.com. I love my all region player.

[Bad Zombie Night]

I love my all region player.
Absolutely no one should be without... Pal converter too? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Subgenius]

¡Tengo miedo de los zombis!

LOL.

REC looks like it should be cool.

Now, when can we see it? LOL.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Now, when can we see it? LOL.
You'll just have to keep your shirt on until some kind of announcement is made. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/wcj.gif

[MrShape666]

Absolutely no one should be without... Pal converter too? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

You bet!

This looks pretty awesome, so I'll probably get it when I can. I still hope that cute reporter gets naked.

[goesaround]

There is a lot of talk about 'Rec' and the American remake, but when will the actual Spanish film Rec be available either on screen or to purchase?

[Bad Zombie Night]

Here's a press release from Scifinews.net about [REC] getting released in the UK on April the 11th. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/attention.gif


REC - Chilling Horror Released 11 April (http://www.scifinews.net/news.php?aid=401)

[Steve P]

Here's a press release from Scifinews.net about [REC] getting released in the UK on April the 11th. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/attention.gif


REC - Chilling Horror Released 11 April (http://www.scifinews.net/news.php?aid=401)

That is good news. Thanks.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Read article: Three Gruesome new REC Clips (http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14355.html)


REC: Stair Chase Clip (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=rec-stairchase)
REC: Cop Attack Clip (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=rec-copbite)
REC : Girl Bite Clip (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=rec-girlbite)
[REC] Clip: The Stairs (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=REC_Clip_de_la_pel_cula)

[REC] Teaser Trailer 2 (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=REC_Promo)

[REC] Teaser (http://www.moviesonline.ca/TheFeed/index.php?id=REC_teaser_trailer)



"We have some new very gruesome clips for the upcoming spanish film REC from the studio. Those of you in the UK will get the pleasure of seeing it theatrically while the rest of us will enjoy it on DVD." -Moviesonline.ca

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

Last I heard, this film is being remade into an American version called Quarantine.

i kinda think they should keep the original title... REC seems i dont know but it got my attention in the threads and it made me curious....Quarantine is so cliche..

and naturally all the cool movies once they finally make it to the US go straight to dvd... its not fair :cry:

all in all i hope for great things...the spanish put out some pretty good movies

[Zombie Survivor]

Gruesome clips indeed. The last clip scared the **** out of me. people shouldn't suddenly scream like that when they're lacerated in the face :)

[Zombie Buffet]

This film looks really cool. I'd really like to check out the Spanish version before I see what the American version does with the storyline.

[Rickgrimes]

¡Tengo miedo de los zombis!

LOL.

REC looks like it should be cool.

Now, when can we see it? LOL.

If you know where to look it is out there.

[Bad Zombie Night]

'Quarantine' Viral Video Opens New Door

Last week we pointed you to a bunch of viral videos on YouTube (http://youtube.com/user/EricsVideoBlog) that were a tie-in to Sony Screen Gems' Quarantine (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/film/1857), the remake to the awesome Spanish horror pic [REC]. Today the video blog was updated with a link to a new physical blog called The Last Palm Tree (http://lastpalmtree.blogspot.com/). Click the link for more or get started with the video inside. -bloody-disgusting


Article Link & Video: 'Quarantine' Viral Video Opens New Door (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/11727) http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Dagnammit]

This film looks really cool. I'd really like to check out the Spanish version before I see what the American version does with the storyline.

Indeed. I cannot believe they are remaking this already and it's not even released in most places yet. It's like they're trying to blot out the original before you've even had a chance to see it.

[Kemper]

This movie definitely has an eerie feel to it...If the movie is as good as these clips...wow. There was some genuine Horror and Immediacy to it. Not the usual...ha ha Look at that or...that is cool.

There are many good zombie stories that could be made...Americans just don't know how to do it without over indulging in what works on a template that has been done over and over.

Question...I see a lot of bad acting in US movies and I watch movies from England, New Zealand and other countries....How much does vocal inflection cover up for bad acting. Do people from other countries look at the same people I do and recognize the bad acting? Or do we just have really bad acting most of the time here in the US.

When I see a foreign Horror movie I almost never complain about bad acting.

[detpat]

one of the really major expenses in a small, or any film i guess, is the actors. If a tiny indy film wants to have even the smallest chance to make money you need to find wallmart actors.........preferably in the clearance bin. so that's often the problem. They go for the budget items that they can see, thinking that slick effects [or at least pricey ones] will make the difference and hope for the best.

As we the fans know this doesn't work, getting your sisters hairdresser to play a microbiologist just doesn't work. The best low budget films i have seen spent their money on the writing and actors, then on camera equipment and editing. Much better product results.

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

I just got to see another "Quarantine" trailer on G4 a few minutes ago. It wasn't as cool as the ones we have seen so far, but you actually get some up close shots of a zed.

They didn't actually say anything about the film unfortunately. They did say though that there it is going to be released this Halloween. I assume that's a theatrical release.

[goesaround]

Are you talking about 'Rec' or 'Quaretine'? I am more interested in seeing the original 'Rec'. Is that film coming to the states in DVD soon?

[bdk]

As someone who has seen [rec] I can definetly say it's worth it. the last part of the movie just feels so ...overwhelming to me in the despair. great ending tho.


and I really dont know if I care for the us version that might hit. the name change is typical cliche as the one gal said earlier and they will probably change it up enough that it's americanized for theaters. and im not sure that's good.

[Dawn78]

Just got back from seeing REC and let me tell you... WHAT A FILM! It is the first movie to frighten me in a long long time, it really was superb! I didn't even know it was a zombie type movie until I see the first attack which was brilliant! George Romero needs to take a close look at this film and learn from it if he ever wants the world to accept his films again.

This movie was everything that Diary of the Dead tried to be, it was wonderfull disturbing and shockingly authentic. There was about 25 people in the cinema tonight watching this, and although none of us knew each other, around half us began talking to each other on the way out expressing our appreciation and our excited shock. Please! Please! Please! May all future zombie flicks be as good as this. I think I even liked it as much as Dawn78!

:drinking:

[Bad Zombie Night]

Just got back from seeing REC and let me tell you... WHAT A FILM! It is the first movie to frighten me in a long long time, it really was superb! I didn't even know it was a zombie type movie until I see the first attack which was brilliant! George Romero needs to take a close look at this film and learn from it if he ever wants the world to accept his films again.

This movie was everything that Diary of the Dead tried to be, it was wonderfull disturbing and shockingly authentic. There was about 25 people in the cinema tonight watching this, and although none of us knew each other, around half us began talking to each other on the way out expressing our appreciation and our excited shock. Please! Please! Please! May all future zombie flicks be as good as this. I think I even liked it as much as Dawn78!

:drinking:


Dawn... I'm glad you enjoyed watching [REC], but do you have to mention in every single post how much you loathe GAR, and Diary of the Dead? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/menacing.gif


I think we got the point by now. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Dawn78]

Dawn... I'm glad you enjoyed watching [REC], but do you have to mention in every single post how much you loathe GAR, and Diary of the Dead? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/menacing.gif


I think we got the point by now. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif


Hi mate. No I don't have to mention how much I hate GAR. In fact, you will struggle to find any post of mine that shows hateful feelings towards the great Romero. Naturally though, many horror fans feel aggrieve by his last two zombie films and I'm one of them, so you will find posts that demonstrate anger towards Land & Diary, and disappointment towards GAR.

I love George Romero and he has always been the greatest zombie flick director. I think it’s very sad that there are other directors who don’t have the benefit of George’s experience, who are making MUCH better zombie flicks than George. This shouldn’t really be going on, but obviously that’s exactly what’s happened as far as the world in general is concerned. Look mate, I don’t want to discuss how much people feel let down by George in the past few years.

I don’t think George really cares anyway because he keeps telling lies to the media, about how superior his recent films are when he knows that they are not very popular. Let’s just talk about REC in this topic, it’s a brilliant film after all, and we can talk about George Romero’s next zombie film if he makes one. Hopefully, he will read topics like this and watch films like REC to help him understand what is right and what’s wrong.

[Bad Zombie Night]

Hi mate. No I don't have to mention how much I hate GAR. In fact, you will struggle to find any post of mine that shows hateful feelings towards the great Romero.
O' Really? I don't know what to call it when a member indulges in a negative campaign over a single individual (4 threads and counting)... I'm not gonna waste my time by mincing words with you Dawn, so I'm only gonna say this once:

"Let's get off the whole anti-GAR, and 'Diary of the Dead' obsession kick, and move on!" http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif



Let’s just talk about REC in this topic, it’s a brilliant film after all,

Wow! What a brilliant idea! Let's do that! :clap:



Dawn... Any further debate concerning this matter, please PM me. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif



Now let's return to discussing [REC] :)

[MrShape666]

Any word on ANY sort of DVD release. Those of us with all region players'll be interested.

[goesaround]

I want to know if it is coming out in theatres in America. What about dvd release. I have a regular DVD player? Oh by the way,'Bad Zombie Night", it's always a 'Good Zombie Night' when you moderate! If I knew how to give you one of those happy smiley faces, I would!

[Bad Zombie Night]

Any word on ANY sort of DVD release. Those of us with all region players'll be interested.

I want to know if it is coming out in theatres in America. What about dvd release. I have a regular DVD player?

It was just released in the UK a few days ago (April 11, 2008)... Here's the link to my post in this thread: #22 (http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showpost.php?p=348785&postcount=22)


So I wouldn't count on a DVD release just yet. :-(


We'll keep our eyes and ears open on this one. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/magnifier.gif






Oh by the way,'Bad Zombie Night", it's always a 'Good Zombie Night' when you moderate!

Thanks Ga! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley_Lthumbup.gif





If I knew how to give you one of those happy smiley faces, I would!

Yeah, one of these days I have to create a thread entitled: "BZN's posting How-To's, Tips & Hints" http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/bzn123/Smileys/Characters/1bnz_smiley.gif

[Crickler]

Saw this last night and its damn good! It didn't knock my socks off like I was hoping but it still provides plenty of tension, a few good jump scares (despite the fact I could tell when they were coming :doh:), and that beutiful sense of realism that the handheld camera style lends to films. I felt it dragged a bit in the middle but once it gets going again it doesn't let up. Highly recomended!

[Dawn78]

So I take it that it's safe to assume that REC is much better than Land & Diary yes?

[ZombiesAteMyDog]

dawn 78, you dont know when to stop do you?

why is it every single one of your posts are designed to stir the pot?

I do have a question about the actual movie though :lol: , when the DVD hits the US will it be dubbed or will it have subs?

[jackskellington]

When does this hit the US shelves? It's not on Netflix or Amazon yet so I'm guessing that it's still a good ways off.

[zmbvan]

I just read it is suppose to come out some time after October :-(

The more I read reviews for this the more I am debating buying it off ebay way over priced or just DL it off a torrent site. But since I steal my internet from my neighbor down stairs it is hard for me to DL things. :x

For anyone who has a Region Free dvd player could get one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/REC-2007-Blu-Ray-english-language-subtitles-NEW_W0QQitemZ160245059431QQihZ006QQcategoryZ2288QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638 Q2em122

http://cgi.ebay.com/REC-2-DISC-R2-SP-EDITION-JAUME-BALAGUERO-NEW_W0QQitemZ190226790858QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2288QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638 Q2em122

[morts vivants]

I just read it is suppose to come out some time after October :-(

The more I read reviews for this the more I am debating buying it off ebay way over priced or just DL it off a torrent site. But since I steal my internet from my neighbor down stairs it is hard for me to DL things. :x

For anyone who has a Region Free dvd player could get one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/REC-2007-Blu-Ray-english-language-subtitles-NEW_W0QQitemZ160245059431QQihZ006QQcategoryZ2288QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638 Q2em122

http://cgi.ebay.com/REC-2-DISC-R2-SP-EDITION-JAUME-BALAGUERO-NEW_W0QQitemZ190226790858QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2288QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638 Q2em122


I got my copy from Ebay and costed only 23.00 shipped and had it in less than a week. If you have a region free player get it, you won't be disapointed!

[Morbidfilm]

I just watched REC last night and it was VERY GOOD! I think I can honestly say that this may be the best camera POV shot movie made yet. They got it perfect and the acting is excellent. Within the first 5 mins both my wife and I commented to each other how impressed we were and how natural the actors came across. I enjoyed watching these people during the beginning before anything really happens. The actors are even much better than Cloverfield's. (the actors from that other pov zombie movie aren't even worth talking about in comparison)
The movie starts off predictably and plays out like you would expect. But then a story begins to unfold and becomes even more interesting. This isn't just a zombie outbreak with people trapped inside. The filmmakers took the time to come up with something interesting and scary.
And the movie is actually scary! I jumped a couple times and the ending is one of the scariest endings I have seen in quite a while. REC is definatley worth buying!

[goesaround]

Am I right in assuming if I have a regular old Toshiba I bought 7 years ago it's not region something. Unless someone answers me with a surprising joyous response it seems October Halloween will be my viewing. Without giving away much are these infected? Are they case unknown. You know Souls who were homeless in hell. The trailer portrays them as runners...Yes? Or rigamortis twitchers slow and eventual? They seemed to have ripped off Dawn remake with the little girl down the all way...Are they even dead?

[Morbidfilm]

Am I right in assuming if I have a regular old Toshiba I bought 7 years ago it's not region something. Unless someone answers me with a surprising joyous response it seems October Halloween will be my viewing. Without giving away much are these infected? Are they case unknown. You know Souls who were homeless in hell. The trailer portrays them as runners...Yes? Or rigamortis twitchers slow and eventual? They seemed to have ripped off Dawn remake with the little girl down the all way...Are they even dead?
They are dead, but the movie does feel more like 28 Days Later. And I guess you could say they are like the Dawn remake. I don't really care for fast running zombies, but while watching it I didn't even think of these other films. I was so into it that I didn't even realize the Dawn remake aspects. I think the movie was done well enough to stand on it's own and surpass it. The only films that came to mind while watching were Diary of the Dead and Cloverfield because of the POV camera footage style and I think [REC] did it better than both of those.
And unfortunately, your Toshiba is most likely a standard player.

[corgi37]

I thoroughly enjoyed it and will get the dvd as well. I watched it for free on the net. I was so impressed with the acting as well. The lead woman was brilliant. I hope the sequel is just as good. I hold no hope for QUARANTINE though.

[Morbidfilm]

I was very impressed by the lead actress as well. She was great. I'm not really looking forward to Quarantine either. I can't imagine it capturing the same energy.

[kolchakTNS]

REC is by far the best zed-flick I've seen in a few years and I think most would agree. Just wondering why the film was'nt dubbed in english and then have a world-wide 'big-screen' release? I think it would've made a killing rather than opt for the limited release in various countries.
Quarantine is just a quick money-making scheme to only profit on RECs unexpected success and end up being nowhere near the standards set by REC as seen in other foreign re-makes eg RINJU[.

[Steve P]

dubbed[/U]

Dubbing is evil. Why kill the atmosphere of a film just because some people are too lazy to read?

[kolchakTNS]

I agree Steve P with your view about the whole atmos thing and I myself dont have a problem with subs but I'd rather the movie be dubbed rather than be re-made just for the sake of a quick-buck which unfortunately its come too.But I guess,thats what its all about these days.

[Steve P]

I agree Steve P with your view about the whole atmos thing and I myself dont have a problem with subs but I'd rather the movie be dubbed rather than be re-made just for the sake of a quick-buck which unfortunately its come too.But I guess,thats what its all about these days.

The movies have always been about money. Any art involved has been purely accidental. :-)

[UNDEAD FRED]

Dubbing is evil. Why kill the atmosphere of a film just because some people are too lazy to read?


I 100% agree. I tried to watch Kung Fu Hustle dubbed in english, it was horrible. I havent seen Rec yet out here in Southern California. Im looking foward to it and Zombie Diaries.

[Zombob]

Can't wait to see Rec, and I was kinda disappointed by The Zombie Diaries.

[Steve P]

I 100% agree. I tried to watch Kung Fu Hustle dubbed in english, it was horrible. I havent seen Rec yet out here in Southern California. Im looking foward to it and Zombie Diaries.

I'm sure you'll like [Rec]. I very much like the Zombie Diaries and you probably will if you like your zed movies bleak and misanthropic. :-)

They're two very different films. [Rec] is far more professionally-made, has excellent performances right across the cast and at a couple of points will have you jumping out of your seat. The Zombie Diaries has few of those attributes but has something you can't quite put your finger on.

[corgi37]

I preferred watching it with subbies because it made me concentrate more. And when some shocker moments arrived, particularly the 1st one, i nearly jumped out of my seat!

[goesaround]

The movies have always been about money. Any art involved has been purely accidental. :-)

While that is usually true it is not always true. One of the finest movies and yes almost even a horror movie was not made for a quick or even a slow buck. Ingemar Bergman's "Seventh Seal" Death walks in this flick but Art walked at an equal pace.

[Steve P]

While that is usually true it is not always true. One of the finest movies and yes almost even a horror movie was not made for a quick or even a slow buck. Ingemar Bergman's "Seventh Seal" Death walks in this flick but Art walked at an equal pace.

Yup, there are of course scores of exceptions to my rule. It wasn't said entirely seriously. :-)

[DarthJoe8]

I just ordered this movie. I hope it's as good as everyone says.:drinking:Probably paid to much but hey, my birthday is coming up.:drinking:

[MrShape666]

I just ordered [REC] off of Xploited Cinema, should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday or so.

[DarthJoe8]

I just ordered [REC] off of Xploited Cinema, should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday or so.


Thats where i ordered mine from. They said it shipped Friday.:drinking:

[MaxVeers]

I just watched it. Really impressive. The fact that they could make it LOOK like actual found footage, with those long segments of continuous shots... Really cool. And the kid/emaciated zombie... I almost blew chunks. The lead girl was cute, though.

[DarthJoe8]

I just watched it. Really impressive. The fact that they could make it LOOK like actual found footage, with those long segments of continuous shots... Really cool. And the kid/emaciated zombie... I almost blew chunks. The lead girl was cute, though.

Any recommendations on a region 2 player? :drinking:

[MaxVeers]

Any recommendations on a region 2 player? :drinking:

You've got mail.

[MrShape666]

Any recommendations on a region 2 player? :drinking:

This is the one I use. If you've got an HDTV, this one had HDMI output and upgrades your DVDs quite nicely.

http://www.amazon.com/TOSHIBA-UPCONVERTING-MULTI-REGION-PLAYER-PLAYS/dp/B000VXKNQ2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213731806&sr=8-8

Personally, I would love someone to come out with a region free Blue Ray player. That would be nice. [REC] has a Blue Ray release, but it's region B.

[Morbidfilm]

I just watched it. Really impressive. The fact that they could make it LOOK like actual found footage, with those long segments of continuous shots... Really cool. And the kid/emaciated zombie... I almost blew chunks. The lead girl was cute, though.
I forgot to mention that.
Spoilers.........................

the emaciated "thing" was disgusting. I couldn't help but wonder while watching the movie, how the **** are they doing this??? They either got someone extremely thin or those are damn good effects! Or both.

[DarthJoe8]

This is the one I use. If you've got an HDTV, this one had HDMI output and upgrades your DVDs quite nicely.

http://www.amazon.com/TOSHIBA-UPCONVERTING-MULTI-REGION-PLAYER-PLAYS/dp/B000VXKNQ2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213731806&sr=8-8

Personally, I would love someone to come out with a region free Blue Ray player. That would be nice. [REC] has a Blue Ray release, but it's region B.

hey, thanks for the info. I just ordered one. :drinking:

I just watched REC last night and was very impressed. Truly a must see!! 8/10

[kanUsurvive]

I downloaded this on Azureus. It was a pretty good movie.
I think I will prefer the American made one better. Since I won't have to read subtitles. It was one of the more scary movies I've seen.

[MrShape666]

I downloaded this on Azureus. It was a pretty good movie.
I think I will prefer the American made one better. Since I won't have to read subtitles. It was one of the more scary movies I've seen.

The DVD release that Xploitedcinema sells has a pretty decent English dub.

Okay, I finally sat down and watched this. I've gotta say, of the three "hand held" zombie films that have come out, this one is actually the best. It's far more intense and much more realistically done then either Zombie Diaries or Diary Of The Dead. It really looked like actual found footage this time. It's helped along by some really strong performances and grisly set pieces. All in all, I've gotta watch this again. Maybe its 'cause it's done inside a building where everyone's trapped, but it was a much more intense experience. The whole damn thing is disturbing in the way the Cloverfield was, which is a good thing. The thing kept building and building till that harrowing finale.

Sorry George, but, much as I like Diary, I think you got outdone.

And yes, that reporter was cute. It's interesting that the American remake cast a flat chested woman who looks like a Detroit lesbian in the role. Seems Hollywood just doesn't think a woman can be sexy and competent at the same time.

[Morbidfilm]

I downloaded this on Azureus. It was a pretty good movie.
I think I will prefer the American made one better. Since I won't have to read subtitles. It was one of the more scary movies I've seen.
and there's part of the reason we get stuck with shitty remakes instead of the real films being released in US theaters.

[kanUsurvive]

and there's part of the reason we get stuck with shitty remakes instead of the real films being released in US theaters.

And why is that exactly?
I'm not hating on the movie. It was awesome! I just can't watch what's going on in the movie while I'm reading subs at the same time. Most likely the American remake "Quarantine" will be shitty. Or maybe it will be better. Who knows...

[zmbvan]

Or maybe it will be better. Who knows...

I know. It will suck or be average. When was the last time there was a decent movie remake in America? Anyone? Anyone? I am going to say never.

I always watch movies with subtitles. English, Japanese, British, Spanish, ect... It helps me understand what they are talking about because I catch every word. I also find that paying attention to the movie becomes easier. I've been doing this for years. Once you get use to it, it becomes less difficult to watch foreign films with subs.

[kanUsurvive]

Well, maybe I'll be able to get used to it one day.
The only movie with subs that I could pay attention to while reading was Apacolypto.

[MrShape666]

Well, like I said, the DVD release of this has an english dub that's actually pretty good. But you need an all region player to see it.

[goesaround]

So unless I buy a region 3 player or whatever, the American release of REC is when October??!!. Do you think the American release will have more extras? (That will be some incentive for not laying out 100 dollars for a region 3 player just for Rec which I am 'dieing' to see. October huh? I have to hope mor people walk in my bookshop so I can buy that region 3 player. Is it ready to go and does it play American DVDs without a hitch?

[MaxVeers]

I know. It will suck or be average. When was the last time there was a decent movie remake in America? Anyone? Anyone? I am going to say never.

I always watch movies with subtitles. English, Japanese, British, Spanish, ect... It helps me understand what they are talking about because I catch every word. I also find that paying attention to the movie becomes easier. I've been doing this for years. Once you get use to it, it becomes less difficult to watch foreign films with subs.

The Ring was a great film, I don't care what anyone says.

[MaxVeers]

So unless I buy a region 3 player or whatever, the American release of REC is when October??!!. Do you think the American release will have more extras? (That will be some incentive for not laying out 100 dollars for a region 3 player just for Rec which I am 'dieing' to see. October huh? I have to hope mor people walk in my bookshop so I can buy that region 3 player. Is it ready to go and does it play American DVDs without a hitch?

Tried sending you a PM, but you've got em turned off.

[DarthJoe8]

My all region player just arrived today!!:drinking:Watching REC with dubbing and it is pretty good so far. This is my second watching.


Thanks again MV for the first watch.:drinking:

[Morbidfilm]

And why is that exactly?
I'm not hating on the movie. It was awesome! I just can't watch what's going on in the movie while I'm reading subs at the same time. Most likely the American remake "Quarantine" will be shitty. Or maybe it will be better. Who knows...

Original movies from other countries hardly get released in theaters in America because so many Americans refuse to watch foreign films especially subtitled ones. So the studios remake these excellent films because they can't come up with anything as good, and usually screw them up. The atrocity Pulse comes to mind.
A friend of mine was at a showing of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and at the beginning some teenage c unt says out loud "uh, you mean we have to read the movie???" Then someone yelled at her, "learn to read you stupid t wat!" :) I wish I was there for that.

[MrShape666]

So unless I buy a region 3 player or whatever, the American release of REC is when October??!!. Do you think the American release will have more extras? (That will be some incentive for not laying out 100 dollars for a region 3 player just for Rec which I am 'dieing' to see. October huh? I have to hope mor people walk in my bookshop so I can buy that region 3 player. Is it ready to go and does it play American DVDs without a hitch?

Yeah, just plug it all in and it plays DVDs from anywhere. Not true collecter should be without one, it just simplifies everything.

[MorganaLeFaye]

having sub-titles on is also good when watching English stuff I've found. Many times, people mutter their lines, and if I hadn't had sub-titles on I wouldn't know WTH they are saying.

[Morbidfilm]

I hate to say it, but I had to put on subtitles to understand the old Irish guy in Dead Meat. Couldn't understand a word he said.

[Zombob]

I finally was able to watch Rec! I thought it was excellent!! I'm really gonna hate the remake!!

[Steve P]

I know. It will suck or be average. When was the last time there was a decent movie remake in America? Anyone? Anyone? I am going to say never.

I'd largely agree, but there is John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) - a remake of The Thing from Another World (1951).

[DarthJoe8]

I'd largely agree, but there is John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) - a remake of The Thing from Another World (1951).


I liked the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake:drinking:

[Steve P]

I liked the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake:drinking:

Nah. Too bland for me. :-)

[pm77]

add my name to the list of people who liked this film.
even the most obvious time for something to jump out from the darkness still got me.
this film just worked ... despite the fact of it being a purely POV film. normally I hate those (and not due a motion sickness factor).

it blows that so much $ can be spent by our cinema industry (the US) and it just turns out turds. i wouldn't pay a single dime to see "Quarantine" in the theater. it probably wouldn't even be worth the bandwidth to download a rip of it's DVD.

[DoorstopIdol]

So I just got done watching this movie and I must say I was impressed. For being POV it was very well done and not nearly as shaky as one would have expected. Though I guess that is since Pablo is supposed to be a professional camera man...

All in all it was a completely decent movie and I've already recommended it to my friends. I'm kind of bummed now about Quarantine. I know it will probably not be anywhere near as good as the original. But at the same time I have to thank Quarantine because had I never seen the trailer and came here I never would have discovered [Rec], so I guess it all works out.

Though, was Angela a little too obnoxious at times or was that just me? I mean I guess I can forgive her since she's attractive, but still. Heh.

[Steve P]

Though, was Angela a little too obnoxious at times or was that just me? I mean I guess I can forgive her since she's attractive, but still. Heh.

I didn't think the character was meant to be particularly likable, which I suppose means Manuela Velasco was rather good in the role.

[corgi37]

I quite liked the character. And yeah, she sure was easy on the eye. I just wish Diary of the dead had the same impact that [REC] had on me.

[Steve P]

Yup. As far as final girls go, she was a rounded character and you cared about what happened to her in the last reel. This seems to be something forgotten in Hollywood genre films of the last decade or so.

[DoorstopIdol]

Yeah, I had trouble particularly caring about the characters in Diary as well. I mean, not that I was really emotionally vested in any of the characters in [Rec], but at least they showed more real emotion, especially Angela. Even Pablo showed emotion and was actively involved more than once with what was going on in front of the lens. In Diary it seemed that the camera was panacea for whoever was holding it, making them useless to help or show any emotion...I mean even in Cloverfield Hud was much more active than Jason was in Diary.

But I guess the point it, while I feel Diary had more of a point on social commentary, [Rec] did more to make the experience feel...real? Which is what I liked about it.

[DarthJoe8]

Yeah, I had trouble particularly caring about the characters in Diary as well.

Ditto

But I guess the point it, while I feel Diary had more of a point on social commentary,

See, i missed all this. What social commentary was i suppose to get? Was it the idea that it's more important to watch your friends get eaten than to help them? :loon:

Personally i think Romero is broke and needs to pay off some IRS debt or something because his last couple of movies had such promise and IMO fell flat.

In REC the camera man drops the camera to help the fireman (leaves the camera in the perfect spot to catch the action):) but at least he still trys to help.

I don't recall that happening at all in Diary.

[ZomCom]

In the Diary of the Dead DVD extras, Romero said he wanted to make a movie about the newer media, i.e. the internet and YouTube, Facebook, etc. He also did it with an amazing low budget, $250K. It was meant to go straight to DVD, but some distributors wanted a theatrical release and it played in 60 theaters.

In an interview with Fangoria, he said Diary made money, and he is making a Diary 2. He also said Land of the Dead did well and made money oversees, but didn’t do well in North America.

Diary is about film students learning how to make movies. From the looks of the opening Mummy scenes, they are making bad Ed Woods type movies. But, zombies happen, and Jason becomes obsessed with his opportunity to record history in the making. That overrides his survival instincts. He continues to treat his companions as actors and extras in this new movie, just as they were in his Mummy movie. He’s not hiding behind the camera; instead, he gains a sense of control and a new confidence as the “director” rather than just another victim. Maybe the point is that electronic expressions like YouTube and this forum are appealing to us because through them we can be heard and seen by many, rather than be anonymous and insignificant outside of our “real” world. If only ten people read this post, that is ten more people who will have cared enough to hear me out than I will have in real life. No one else I know cares about what I think about Romero and zombie movies.

In Cloverfield, Hud hides behind the camera. It removes him one step from the actual happenings, which allows him to cope with the situation. Though he says he has a historic duty to record the events, he never stops trying to (ineffectively) influence events. However, he is a classic follower, and dependent on Rob, whose quest leads to insane dangers. The camera becomes an excuse for Hud stick with his friends and to do dangerous things and go to dangerous places, which he would otherwise have the courage for.

In Diary, the hand-held-camera is what the story is about, in Cloverfield it is an interesting way to tell the story. Still haven’t seen [REC], but from what I have seen, the hand-held-camera gives the story a feel of realism, which is also true of the other two movies.

[DoorstopIdol]

Well if you had to categorize them, then [Rec]'s cameraman, Pablo, was the most active in the events of any of these three mentioned movies. In Cloverfield Hud talks alot, but only engages in the action a few times (other than obviously running of course). As I mentioned in Diary, anytime anyone has a camera they stop being a part of the action completely, and as mentioned above almost attempt to "direct" the other survivors. It's sort of obnoxious, but as you think about it it does make sense if you look at it as a coping mechanism.
In [Rec], Pablo dictates to Angela what to do, especially near the end, but its not so much "directing" as Jason does, but merely an attempt at survival. In a way, Pablo is almost more a main character than Angela despite never being fully seen on camera once.

And to bring up Cloverfield again, Hud was certainly a follower who used a camera as a defense mechanism but not in quite the same way as Jason in Diary.

Haha, is it just me, or should there be a thread somewhere dedicated to the use of POV in zombie/horror movies? It seems like it could be quite the deep topic...

[DarthJoe8]

The POV is not the problem for me. It's the story. I can even ignore bad acting if the story is tight. Diary otD for me was weak on all fronts. REC was a refreshing idea and I almost shut Cloverfield off because the beginning was sssssssssooooooo boring.

[DoorstopIdol]

Yeah, I will certainly agree that some of the script was rather flat in Diary. Whether that would have come across different with tighter acting I'm not so sure, but I really don't think it was that bad. Compared to the plethora of low budget zombie movies that get produced almost (it would seem) weekly, Diary was better than most, but average in all, and inferior to the original Dead trilogy (with again my exception being Day).

As for Cloverfield, the beginning was so slow as an attempt to make you care for the characters, and to give a sense that they really were just normal people until something extraordinary happened to them.

When it comes to [Rec], something certainly went right with it. I'm not sure I can accurately peg all of the acting, since the language barrier forces me to shift some of my attention from how things are being said to reading them via subtitles, so maybe it wasn't the best acted movie, but it wasn't sloppy and it never seemed tedious. And even though it started relatively slow as well, even after we are first introduced to the zombie things still take a while to build up, it worked for this movie in an attempt to build a feeling a tension and claustrophobia...almost as if you were trapped inside the building with the characters. I'm not saying that is exactly how I felt, but it was an admirable attempt and it added to what was already a concept that worked very well, despite having the possibility of coming across as extremely cliched (a group of survivors trapped in a situation they know nothing about). My concern is that the remake, Quarantine, could come across as bringing this cliche to light, for the sheer fact that a Hollywood veneer will be slapped on it. Who knows?

[MrShape666]

[REC] Had an immediacy to it that the other POV zombie films lacked a bit. It's a bit more like Cloverfield in it's realistic take on the camcorder culture.

[Steve P]

In the Diary of the Dead DVD extras, Romero said he wanted to make a movie about the newer media, i.e. the internet and YouTube, Facebook, etc.

And then found he had nothing new or coherent to say about it. Remember there were considerable gaps between each of Romero's previous Dead movies.

[MaxVeers]

And then found he had nothing new or coherent to say about it. Remember there were considerable gaps between each of Romero's previous Dead movies.

I don't think it was a lack of coherency of the writer's part. Maybe the audience?

[Steve P]

I don't think it was a lack of coherency of the writer's part. Maybe the audience?

If the film had a coherent socio-political spine I'd like to know what it was. And if the audience missed the point isn't that the writer/director's fault?

[MrShape666]

What I think sells [REC] is that it's much better acted then the other two, and the camera shots feel more natural, unlike Zombie Diaries where alot of the gore shots seemed rather forced. [REC] really made the most of it's minuscule budget.

And hats off to that little girl for really knowing how to turn on the creepy.

[Steve P]

Zombie Diaries where alot of the gore shots seemed rather forced.

I agree. Some of the most effective scenes in the Zombie Diaries were almost gore-free; the death of the young girl, for example.

[ZomCom]

Did you just drop a spoiler about a movie that this thread is not even about? That sucks.

[REC] has a lot going for it. It is an interesting concept, well executed and well acted. Manuella Velasco nails it. Watching the story unfold through her allows the suspense to build, and makes the horror plausible. It’s a heck of a lot more gripping that listening to the Cloverfield kids repeat “OMG!” a hundred times. Plus, Angela’s insistence on trying to continue to make a news piece (because this is her big break?) allows us to learn about the very ordinary people who will soon become very scary monsters. That is a great twist on Romero. Instead of the characters being besieged from without by nameless zombies, they are attacked from within by familiar zombies.

Loved it.

[Steve P]

Did you just drop a spoiler about a movie that this thread is not even about?


No. And when you see the film (and I strongly suggest that you do) you'll understand the reference.

[ZomCom]

OK. When will it come to the US?

[Steve P]

OK. When will it come to the US?

The Weinstein Co have picked up The Zombie Diaries for distribution in the US and the last I heard it was due out next month, I assume on DVD.

[corgi37]

[REC] is showing in Melbourne right now at our film festival.

[chickenchop1]

"Quarantine" (reporters trapped inside a rabies infected apartment building), a new adaptation of [REC]'s script, should be in theaters by late October 08, so if REC is ready for DVD soon, there's a decent chance it'll show up before or around the time of the movie or dvd release of Quarantine (if they want to promote both movies), which stars that lady from "Exorcism of Emily Rose". I'll probably see both if the chance presents itself.

[Flyboy]

Finally took the plunge and got [REC] on DVD today!

What a great 75 minutes, pulls you in from it's humble opening and just keeps you gripped. What George's 'Diary' should've been... I don't know if it's due to the fact it's a foreign language piece - but it felt the most realistic entry into this little sub-genre since The Last Broadcast. After all, it's harder to judge when someone is being cheesy when they're speaking in a different tongue, right? No disrespect to the actors involved, because in the end their body language throughout was top-notch.

What really stuck out was the total lack of scenes where they jumped the shark with the camera concept, it never felt forced that they had to keep filming at all times. In [REC] it was totally believable - something Cloverfield fell short of at times, and 'Diary' f**ked up on most of the time (cell phone cam on the Winnebago.... say no more..) :roll:

Brilliant stuff, I don't think I'll ever get the image of little Jennifer's face outta my head either. :scare:

[ZomCom]

[REC] stays within itself. The reasoning behind the hand-held camera was plausible, unlike Cloverfield, and not forced like Diary of the Dead. Because the camera is held by a professional, [REC] reasonably forgoes the jumpiness of a handheld video. Because it features an on air professional, it immediately explains why there is a camera, it dispenses with all the pretending to be reluctant to be filmed, it provides a plausible storyteller, and it gives an authentic reason for the filming to continue. It limits the settings to places that allow a hand-held camera to make sense and tell the story with conviction.

Not saying this is the ONLY way a hand-held movie should be done, just saying it works very well here.

[Pain]

Bloody good movie

[Dr Frankenstein]

Finally purchased REC and was 'blown away' by it. It was a phenomenal watch. It was well acted, the zombies were very believable and it was scary, which is a trait that most horror films, especially in the zombie genre fail, to achieve.

Portuguese Hammer Girl Zombie is still scaring me now and I watched the film three days ago!!!!!

The concept of the film was well thought out and I agree with the earlier post mentioning the idea of all the zombies being recognisable as the film had interviewed each before the 'outbreak'.

BRILLIANT FILM. 5 stars *****

[Dr Frankenstein]

Awwww, I just watch the trailer for Quarantine and it is a direct remake!!!!! I did not witness one single difference. Why fix something if it isn't broke!!!!!

Don't get me wrong, I imagine the film will be very good but after seeing REC, I feel that it does not need to be made and it can't be as good as the original!!!!

[DarthJoe8]

Awwww, I just watch the trailer for Quarantine and it is a direct remake!!!!! I did not witness one single difference. Why fix something if it isn't broke!!!!!

Don't get me wrong, I imagine the film will be very good but after seeing REC, I feel that it does not need to be made and it can't be as good as the original!!!!

:doh:I don't know.

Spend the resources on doing something different people!!:x

All these remakes and redoes are killing me.:roll:

:drinking:

[Dr Frankenstein]

I'm in agreement. I feel that these film companies should be using their funding on original idea's and scripts.........

However, there is always an exception to the rule!!!!!

The remake of Dawn of the Dead.

Although not as good as the original in my opinion (which I feel is the greatest zombie film ever made) it was still an AMAZINGLY good film!!!! Possibly in the top tier of all zombie films ever made.

[corgi37]

No, it wasnt. The 1st 15-20 mins were great. After that, it was pretty average. The last 20mins were too rushed.

But hey, i liked it too. It's also not very gory.

[goesaround]

I'll tell you what I dont have a region 3 player dvd player so I have not seen Rec yet.Plus when it does come out for Americans, It will have extras I would not have got any other way. Having said that I am so anxious to see this. The response is overwhelming. I've seen 3 five minute pieces of it on You Tube and well lets face it, it is miles above Diary of the Dead for true zombie scares. It has some of the genuine 'Night of the living Dead' feel to it. The 'zombies I saw' the skinny woman looking thing is some of the most scary unique look I have ever seen. It is a a excellent variant on the zombies we have seen yet close enough to be familiar too. The other thing about this from what I see..The announcer girl is completely and utterly lovable. Boy when they start yelling in Spanish it gets excitable in a non Anglo-Saxon way. Anyway question. Are these the undead? They seem to be infected? Without completely giving it away whats up? I can not wanit to see this!!!

[goesaround]

So when the hell is Rec coming out in DVD in America?

[detpat]

netflix has it in the list, but isn't shipping yet.

[morts vivants]

There is still no offical release date on when REC will be released in the states; but they still say it will be before the end of the year.
I remember the days before I had a region free player; IT SUCKED!!!

[detpat]

i don't know if mine is or not? dumbass on me!

[goesaround]

Well one good thing about NOT having a region 3 player, is the American version of the Spanish Film Rec might have extras NOT on the European edition. Ehh?

[EricDaNerd]

OOOH!!! I'm so buying this movie!

[DarthJoe8]

OOOH!!! I'm so buying this movie!

Make sure you check the region......:roll: suck if you got it and it wouldn't play. :scare:

:drinking:

[secretcog]

I love the ending...the thought of a demonic zed is tantalizing! Can't wait for the sequel!

[DarthJoe8]

I love the ending...the thought of a demonic zed is tantalizing! Can't wait for the sequel!

They totally skipped over this in Quarantine. :think:

[MrShape666]

Hopefully they won't do a Nigh****ch (I mean the Dutch film, not the Russian one) and supress the original version so they can sell the remake.

Edit: OMG, that's hilarious. The system actually censored the title of the film Night Watch 'casue when you put 'em together you get a slang term for a vagina in there. Wait, am I allowed to say vagina?

[secretcog]

They totally skipped over this in Quarantine. :think:

So true my friend, so true! But...they twisted it into a bioweapon being used by a cult. Typical, believable, but I still like the demon thing!

[Zombipophagus]

I hired [REC] out on Halloween- so glad I did.
Quite a few scenes made me jump and the final 15 minutes of the film were pretty damn creepy!
I have to say, when the fireman hit the ground in the middle of all the people in the foyer I sh*t my underoonies!

[zmbvan]

Finally [REC] has a R1 release! Only problem, it was in Canada. No worries though because you can buy it off of amazon.ca for CDN$19.99 or in USD around 14 bucks. Here is the link (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001KEW13E/spacejunk-20).