[REC] 4: Apocalypse

Magnet Releasing | Release Date: January 2, 2015

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horcrux2007May 29, 2015

After a pretty underwhelming third installment, this Spanish horror series largely bounces back with the surprisingly good final entry, REC 4. I was a little skeptical since REC 3 was mediocre, but this was definitely an unexpectedlyAfter a pretty underwhelming third installment, this Spanish horror series largely bounces back with the surprisingly good final entry, REC 4. I was a little skeptical since REC 3 was mediocre, but this was definitely an unexpectedly enjoyable movie. Largely ignoring the events of REC 3 and picking up right where REC 2 left off, REC 4 once again follows doomed television reporter Angela Vidal who was rescued from the infected apartment complex and is now on a ship in the middle of an ocean, but she may still be possessing the parasite that started the initial outbreak. REC 4 won't win any points for being scary or terribly original, as this is more of an action thriller than horror, but it is mostly successful due to the fact that it drops the slapstick comedy of REC 3 and goes for a more serious tone, and the setting make this stand out in the zombie genre. The tight hallways and tiny rooms throughout the ship do emulate the claustrophobic feeling of the first two movies, which amplifies the tension and thrill of many scenes in the film. The characters in the movie also make REC 4 so much better than it could have been. Each character has their own personality and seem real, mostly because of the outstanding acting. If you're a fan of the REC series, I highly recommend REC 4 because it's a great ending to an iconic horror franchise.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 17, 2015

After the disappointing third movie Jaume Balaguero returns. In doing so we lose the attempts at humor and get a sequel that's more in touch with the series horror roots. The only thing that's kept from the third movie is the traditionalAfter the disappointing third movie Jaume Balaguero returns. In doing so we lose the attempts at humor and get a sequel that's more in touch with the series horror roots. The only thing that's kept from the third movie is the traditional cinematography. There's no found footage here.

The apartment setting from the first two [REC] movies is traded for that of a ship in the middle of the ocean. The corridors and hallways are just as dark and tight, the sense of claustrophobia and fear aren't there. The chase scenes still pack tension though out side of an unintentionally goofy scene involving infected, computer generated monkeys.

What we get here is more in line with a typical zombie movie. There isn't any "apocalypse" here so I don't really understand why that's the subtitle. The exorcism elements of [REC] 2 are nowhere to be found, which probably would have helped it establish more of it's own identity. It might not due anything new for zombie movies, but it's a good return to form for the series. The plot even picks up where [REC] 2 left off, so we get to see a continuation of that plot, unlike 3 which was a deviation. It doesn't do anything new for zombie movies and it doesn't quite live up to what came before, but it is a good return to form for the series. It might not really succeed at being an actual horror movie, but at least it's trying to be one again.

I give "[REC] 4: Apocalypse" a 7.5/10.… Expand

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lukeparkes26Jul 16, 2016

REC 4: Apocalypse absolutely blew me away.

I thoroughly enjoyed the original REC; it was one of the most exhilarating, scary-as-hell horror roller-coaster I'd ever been on. The second one was just as scary. And the third one, thoughREC 4: Apocalypse absolutely blew me away.

I thoroughly enjoyed the original REC; it was one of the most exhilarating, scary-as-hell horror roller-coaster I'd ever been on.

The second one was just as scary.

And the third one, though it followed completely different characters in a removed setting, delivered the same ounce of thrills as the first two, with action-packed, fast-paced scenes.

Now, we return to the story-line started in the original, following Angela again.

From start to finish, my eyes never wavered from the screen; nerves took over me, and my heart raced with every jump-scare moment.

I was completely satisfied with the end - you will know why when you watch it! It is my favourite horror franchise of all time, and in the future, I will re-watch the films - and hope the books written based around it are translated into English one day!… Expand

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