"QUARANTINE is a remake of the Spanish horror flick [REC] and brings something new to the genre." - Uh, the fact that it's a remake of [REC] kind of contradicts the "brings something new to the genre" aspect of this article.

^ LMFAO! i thought the same thing!

Yeah, I noticed that too. I really liked [REC], and I'm positive they can't top it, but I'm going to check this out.

yeah, count me in too guys. when she says that, i was like 'come on, it's a effing remake that will probably end up being an insult to the original'. i'm not saying it will definitely be bad but please don't act like this is so original as to possibly "reinvent the genre". i DO like Jennifer Carpenter though.

Actually, she says, "I'm NOT sure it will reinvent the genre." You should learn to read first. And most likely, Mr. Disgusting meant that [Rec] bring's something new. Either way, I'll probably give this a watch.

It just makes you want to sit in your room & eat bugs!!! Mmmm...crunchy!!!!

does anyone know how I can get a hold of [REC]? I've been looking for a long time without success.

rec was a terrific movie, though dont doubt quarantine, it will obviously not live up to rec but unlike every other remake (except the new friday the 13th) this has alot of potential to be kick ass and just because it doesnt live up to the original doesnt make it a bad movie. keep an open mind most americans never even heard of rec so this is something new for them and hopefully it will be great and allow some good horror movies to start getting made, and ophelia santi u may beable to get it on ebay or something but i got it from using torrents

Yeah, it may be something new for most Americans but I'm sick of everyone being like "OMG this looks sooo goood!!!" and they percieve it as a completely original movie. No one has any idea that this is a remake and it really pisses me off. Why is there no American release of [REC] in any form? Balagueró and Plaza deserve credit here, they've created one of the most original and horrifying movies i've seen in years. Even if it were though, it's sad to say I know too many people who would just ignore it because they're too ignorant to read subtitles.

I have not seen [REC] yet, but it's no surprise that American filmmakers are, once again, leeching ideas off foreign films. It started with the whole Japanese horror craze and now that that's dwindled (and writers are still without any good ideas), it's time to start stealing from whatever foreign film that has one ioda of originality. And yes, Lammendam, I also know way too many people who will refuse to watch a movie (no matter how awesome it is) because of subtitles... and that's a real shame.

[REC] was one of my favorites in years, right up with high tension -- really really hope this movie lives up at least a little... at least carpenter is "close to" as hot as the main girl in [REC]; that helps.

As far as I'm concerned, remaking a horror movie is not necessarily a bad thing. A lot of people out there are constantly complaining about American remakes; I really don't think it's such a big deal. In certain cases, remakes are way better than the original movies. For example, in my humble opinion, "Ringu" is a decent horror flick, moderately effective in terms of scare tactics, but I actually preferred "The Ring", perhaps because of the visual effects, perhaps because of the music, perhaps because the story was altered. I actually relate to the main characters who seem more genuine and frightened in the remake than in the original. And sometimes, remakes suck serious balls; yes, it happens, too. Thanks to a Hollywood remake - whether fantastic or awful -, you still manage to promote a wide range of foreign films, and this is a positive thing, I believe. By the way, anybody knows if [REC] is available in Canada and France?

I dig your comment, circlecrosssk8r1. Thank you!

Yes, I never said I was against remakes entirely. Especially when people bring their own interpretation of the film along with them. All I say is credit should be given where it is due. Just about all of the American public was well aware that The Ring was a Remake of Ringu. However, Quarantine does neither of these. It seems like it's going to be a complete shot-for-shot remake. I can't say this for certain as I obviously haven't seen the movie, but after seeing the trailers (which give away the end of the film for Christ's sake). And watching the exclusive clips posted here, I have seen absolutely no difference. Just Hollywood cashing in on someone else's genius.

Yep, there's definitely a lot of cash cows out there. I'm still trying to stay optimistic about "Quarantine". If it's going to be a shot-for-shot remake of [REC], which is a bit of a turn-off, I hope it'll be at least as ambitious as the "Psycho" remake in the 1990s.

Yep, we can hope. But like Vasquez said, at least Jennifer Carpenter is hot. Haha. Although I would say the girl from [REC] is more attractive.

Hot...and incredibly freaky. The demons speaking through her surreal Emily Rose voice have made hordes of atheists shake in their boots.

Those of us who have seen REC know how awesome of a film it it. I want Quarantine to be as good. But the only time this American remake shit has really worked well was with The Ring. The rest have either missed some vital details or tried to make the movie look too glossy or glamorous. But, hopefully I will be wrong on this one.

and...The Grudge.

I have no hope for this film. None of the trailers, clips, or whatever have impressed me. Giving away the ending? Yeah, that helps. I flat out refuse to see this heap until I get my hands on the original. Jennifer Carpenter or not. *lol*

I'm really looking forward to this! [REC] was an awesome movie and the previews for Quarantine look very promising. I have a feeling this will be a good one!

Would people stop saying that they show the end of the movie in the trailer. On almost every site I visit if there is news about this movie somebody always leaves a comment mentioning that they spoil the movie in the trailer. I've seen [REC] so I know what you're talking about but if I hadn't seen [REC] I'd be pissed about that comment. Also before I saw [REC] I viewed the trailer for it and that same shot was in that trailer so it's no different. I hope this movie is just as good because I loved [REC]. Would you guys be ok with this movie if in the trailer they mentioned it's a remake or are you just against remakes in general?

Like I said before, I'm not against remakes in general. I've enjoyed quite a few and I am looking forward to a bunch more. But this is just unnecessary in my opinion. A shot for shot cash in catering to the oblivious Americans who have no idea [REC] exists, partially due to the marketing. And those that are too ignorant to watch a subtitled film.

They had the ending in the [REC] trailer also. I loved [REC] I will wait for Quarantine to show up on a movie channel, I won't pay for my viewing of it.

Aw give me break! I watched the trailers for BOTH films and already figured out they showed the ending and I've never seen either. *lol* I'm not really against remakes, personally. In fact, if a lot of people did their homework, there are a LOT more films here in the America that were a remake of an earlier film, foreign or domestic. I'd rather one that can take the main focal point, but somehow put a different spin on it. [I.e. Assault on Prescient 13/ Gang members (original), corrupt cops (remake)]The whole 'shot for shot' thing doesn't work to well, IMO. (I.e. "Psycho") These days the 'remake' is only used for the sole purpose of revenue and offers nothing. On top of that, the remakes are usually 'dumbed down' so that we Americans can 'relate' to the film more. ("The Uninvited" anyone?) Whatever. Ignorance is bliss, I guess.

Remakes are not always "dumbed down"; in North America, as far as I can tell, numerous Marketing groups feel the need to reshape movies in such a way that they reflect Western countries' preoccupations and frustrations, in a more modern kind of way, I assume. I can't open a door that's already open; putting money and business-related issues aside, I tend to see the "remake" format as a different cultural approach, from a strictly sociological angle.

"The point that I'm trying to make is there is no point to be made"----Mudbone.

Havent seen REC..maybe I will check it out before I see this...Remakes are sometimes good..but WE GOTTA GO ORIGINAL...This will get boring..

This shitty ass remake looks bloody awful, do yourself a favour an watch [REC] be4 this crap comes out...

you can watch rec online if u go to youtube and put in REC 1/8 and it has high quality and subtitles