This is a needless remake of the Spanish film [REC]. If its not a shot-for-shot remake, it is very close.

Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) is a pretty, late-night show hostess. She is spending the night shooting her show in a firehouse. The firemen are called out and Angela and her cameraman Scott tag along.

They are called to an apartment building where a deranged woman is causing problems. Before long, it is learned that the building is a death trap. A rabies-like disease is going around turning people into violent zombies. The building is quickly quarantined and we watch through Scott's camera as things go from worrisome to disastrous.

This is not a half-bad zombie film. It is a retread however. The original [REC] has more spark and seems to have more depth. [REC] is a Spanish-language film however and if you're not a fan of subtitles, this is a reasonable alternative. The subtitles are worth it however.



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