[REC]³ Genesis
[REC]³ Genesis

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[REC]³ Genesis

2012
Movie
80 min
Spanish

A pair of newlyweds must fight to survive when their wedding reception descends into chaos and carnage when their guests become infected by a virus that turns them into hungry zombies.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users59%
Director: Paco PlazaGenres: Horror, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The wedding reception of Clara and Koldo takes a horrifying turn when guests begin to fall victim to a mysterious demonic possession. The celebration descends into a bloodbath as the infected attack the uninfected, forcing the bride and groom to fight for their survival in a desperate and chaotic attempt to escape the cursed venue. This installment shifts from the found-footage style of the previous films to a more traditional narrative.

Critical Reception

While [REC]³ Genesis garnered mixed reviews, it was appreciated by some for its bold tonal shift and gory B-movie charm, though many critics and fans of the original series lamented the departure from the found-footage horror that defined the franchise. The film's blend of horror and comedy was divisive, with some finding it a refreshing change of pace and others feeling it diluted the terror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious genre-bending and creative gore.

  • Criticized for deviating too far from the original's effective found-footage formula.

  • Seen as a fun, albeit less terrifying, addition to the franchise.

Google audience: Audience reception was polarized, with many enjoying the comedic and over-the-top horror elements, while others missed the suspense and realism of the earlier films.

Fun Fact

The film was intentionally made with a more traditional narrative and camerawork to differentiate itself from the found-footage style of its predecessors, marking a significant stylistic departure for the series.

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TMDB Reviews

3 reviews
Agustttt

Agustttt

Honestly the weakest of the series, and the most far flung. The tone is completely different and not a very serious horror movie, being very comedic.

AndryX7

AndryX7

**A disappointing REC experience** This movie left me disappointed because I definitely had better expectations following REC1 and REC2. The recording and shaky camera won't be there for the largest part, it's full of stupid/nonsense mo...

elusive

elusive

The most poetic zombie movie I have ever seen. Zombie fans, you will like it!