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Quarantine
2008 89 min Spain, United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: John Erick Dowdle
🎭 Based on
«Rec»
Trailers
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Description
A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$31.69M
Worldwide:
$40.86M
Starring
Jennifer Carpenter
Actor
Steve Harris
Actor
Columbus Short
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Quarantine is widely perceived as an overly faithful, shot-for-shot remake of the Spanish original [Rec], leading to significant debate regarding its necessity. While some viewers appreciate the heightened production values and Jennifer Carpenter’s intense performance, others find it an artificial and inferior experience that lacks the raw, terrifying atmosphere of the source material.
| Adaptation | The film functions as a near-identical, shot-for-shot recreation of the original Spanish film [Rec], offering little to no original narrative substance. | |
| Acting | Jennifer Carpenter’s performance as the lead character is polarizing, praised by some as fear-laden and anchoring, while criticized by others as hysterical, over-the-top, or intensely unlikeable. | |
| Cinematography | The handheld, first-person camera technique creates a sense of immediate, claustrophobic atmosphere for some, while others find the shaky cinematography physically nauseating and distracting. | |
| Ending | The final act is frequently cited as a major disappointment, with many viewers finding the climax lazy, predictable, and devoid of a satisfying resolution. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided; some find the relentless, high-tension format effective for a horror experience, while others perceive the film as dragging or feeling endless despite its short runtime. |