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Poster for [REC]²

[REC]²

Seen it?

2009 | 84 min | Thriller, Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved 28 Years Later or Grindhouse, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The action continues from [REC], with the medical officer and a SWAT team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $19 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 81K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jaume Balagueró, Paco Plaza

  • Manuela VelascoÁngela Vidal
  • Jonathan D. MellorDr. Owen
  • Óscar ZafraJefe
  • Ariel CasasLarra
  • Alejandro CasasecaMartos
  • Pablo RossoRosso
  • Rafa ParraRosso (voice)
  • Pau PochTito
  • Andrea RosMire
  • Àlex BatlloriOri