REC

A television reporter and her cameraman are covering a night shift with Barcelona firefighters when they are called out to a false alarm in an apartment building. Soon after arriving, they find themselves trapped inside with the building's residents as a terrifying, bloodthirsty infection spreads rapidly. The claustrophobic found-footage style immerses the audience in the escalating terror as the isolated group fights for survival against an unknown evil.

REC was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its intense atmosphere, effective scares, and innovative use of the found-footage format. Critics praised its raw energy and relentless pacing, often citing it as one of the scariest films of its time and a standout in the zombie/infection subgenre. Audiences were equally impressed by its visceral impact and sense of dread.

• Praised for its intense, claustrophobic atmosphere and relentless scares.

• Lauded for its effective use of the found-footage style to heighten tension.

• Hailed as a masterclass in modern horror filmmaking.

Google audience: Audiences found REC to be a genuinely terrifying and immersive horror experience, appreciating its gritty realism and jump scares. Many highlighted the film's ability to create a palpable sense of dread and its effective use of the handheld camera perspective.

Won Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival and received multiple Goya Award nominations.

The film's intense and realistic portrayal of panic and chaos led many viewers to believe it was a documentary, despite its fictional narrative.