American re-make of great Spanish horror film [REC], providing a found-footage account of the last remaining residents of an apartment block,...
American re-make of great Spanish horror film [REC], providing a found-footage account of the last remaining residents of an apartment block, quarantined after a zombie-virus outbreak.
A small TV crew, documenting a night with firemen, are called out to a Los Angeles apartment building where strange, murderous things are happening. The building is quickly quarantined by authorities, trapping all inside to face an outbreak of a zombie-virus-epidemic.
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56 %86 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
44 %882,062 reviewsAudience score rating
"A modestly inventive, sporadically exciting thriller that nonetheless proves too faithful to its central conceit for its own good."
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Variety
Variety"The template is familiar, but Quarantine delivers the heebie-jeebies with solid acting and perfectly calibrated shocks."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"It's a shame that this English-language cover of an excellent Spanish shocker will eclipse the original, at least in U.S. theaters -- but even those who despise remakes will have to admit that director John Erick Dowdle's furious retread is scary as hell."
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LA Weekly
LA Weekly"Oh, "Blair Witch," what hath thou wrought? It has taken less than a decade, but the concept of horror films filmed documentary-style has officially become a tiresome cliche."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Worth seeing for its solid first two acts, some terrific acting by some favorite character actors, and a several solid spook-show scares."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"As a visceral, camera-shuddery ride into foamy-mouthed zombie hell, it’s efficient enough -- but if you’ve already seen [Rec], steer clear..."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineQuarantine | Details
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- 89
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- Country of origin
- USA
