Following off from its glorious predecessor REC 2 may fail in comparison, but it continues a fine horror series. The film seamlessly balances a multi-perspective, non-linear narrative which strengthens the found footage format. While it clings a little too closely to the religion for my taste, it is a thoroughly engaging and frightening film.

A perfect extension of the first film, Rec 2 ups the fire power, as well as the complexity of the story. Everytime I watch this I dread the point where the film resets, and everytime it is never as bad as I remembered. The fact that the kids are supposed to be annoying works for the film, and the scene where the one kid gets slapped is awesome. Really it is hard to say much more about the film. It delivers, even on rewatch, a great spook house experience, and I can't ask more than that.

[REC] Triple Bill

[REC]2 is what Aliens is to alien, an even do is not as intense as [REC], is still very entertaining and fast pace.

Interesting new concept but not as chilling or as memorable as the first [REC].

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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

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This felt a lot like Grave Encounters 2 to me. In the sense that it's virtually the same as its predecessor, but not nearly as good and with new elements that are sometimes just silly. Instead of the infection being a zombie like virus, we learn that it actually stems from demon possession-which I thought was dumb. This sequel didnt have the real scares, suspense or creepiness that the first created so nicely. Every "scare" was just an infected person in the distance that eventually runs toward the camera, it became too predictable and repetitive. This had more of an action feel with horror elements. The positives-good effects and gore, I really liked the underground tunnels and wish they were used more and the ending was interesting. So, I didn't love this like I expected too, but it wasn't terrible and is worth atleast one watch.

I watched REC and REC2 back-to-back, which is actually how I recommend watching them because the plotlines line up perfectly. Very enjoyable.

REC 2 comes 3 years after the original and continues the story of the strange viral outbreak within an apartment block. Now the police send in swat teams, armed with cameras as well as firearms, to bring control to the situation. Unfortunately the situation spirals out of control and brings us a very worthy sequel in the process. Shot in virtually the same style the film increases the action and attempts to offer some explanations. One thing for sure it’s a thrilling ride culminating in a suitably apt ending.

A superior found footage, horror sequel that's even creepier than the original at times. Rec 2 starts just minutes after the first film ends and completely retains the chaotic, claustrophobic feel of Rec while adding some new, demonic twists.

Holy shit - this was amazing! Like, better than the first Rec amazing and I thought that was pretty damn mind-blowing the first time I saw it. This one expands on the story and the clues the characters stumble upon at the end of the first movie - in fact it picks up right where the first movie ends and the transition is seamless. Some of the shots and imagery is so frightening - I jumped so many times. And it had a perfect ending. I'm so fan-girling right now over this franchise. These remain the standard for how to do a found footage and a virus outbreak movie right.