[REC] - Spanish zombie film

[MinionZombie]

I think the ending, to the degress of explanation you want Neil, is just messy in your level of detail. Essentially, just leave it at 'the scariest sh*t happens in that f*cking penthouse of terror' - it's like the abandoned house in the woods at the end of Blair Witch - that bit is ALWAYS the scariest part, the final shot in particular damn near extracted turds from my bottom. I see the sweary-mouthed chick from Dexter is playing the reporter in this American version. It just seems to be the exact same film, but probably not done as well, just to specifically target the content at a bunch of idiots who simply have to have it in American language (well, American is certainly different to English, that's for sure ) and have a couple of stars in it so people can go "hey, it's that one out of Dexter" and "oi, that's thingymy out of Hostel right there".

[DubiousComforts]

Oh Lordy...   The ending was directly taken from most FPS video games: exploring a grungy, darkened room right out of Se7en, a tape recorder ominously providing bits of information, you're locked inside with a freakish monster and can't go back the way that you came, etc. I don't think it requires much more explanation, but the point was that the freakish thing was the "possessed" girl and she obviously wasn't alive any longer. It's possible the guy on the tape was killed before he could seal off the room properly, so the infection got out and was transmitted via the dog.

[Neil]

Oh Lordy...   The ending was directly taken from most FPS video games: exploring a grungy, darkened room right out of Se7en, a tape recorder ominously providing bits of information, you're locked inside with a freakish monster and can't go back the way that you came, etc. I don't think it requires much more explanation, but the point was that the freakish thing was the "possessed" girl and she obviously wasn't alive any longer. It's possible the guy on the tape was killed before he could seal off the room properly, so the infection got out and was transmitted via the dog.   Of course Hollywood will resort to CGI for that girl, but that wasn't CGI, and was a real, alarmingly skinny person

[DubiousComforts]

Of course Hollywood will resort to CGI for that girl, but that wasn't CGI, and was a real, alarmingly skinny person   I agree regarding the skinny guy; with a little ingenuity on the part of the filmmakers, it made for a great illusion. I was sure that it was CGI because nobody could possibly be that skinny. Btw, they took that idea from the original ALIEN, which utilized a very tall and skinny actor, as well.

[MoonSylver]

Dubbing sucks major. Dubbing can really ruin a film for me. And don't give me the "I don't like to read films" arguments. It takes the eye and mind less than a milisecond to read what's said on screen. It detracts nothing, except if you're to lazy to even do that. Dubbing should be banned. It's film violation. You're violating the directors vision by replacing the soundtrack. I find that dubbing is for the MTV crowd. And I'll be sure to get ahold of Rec. With subtitles, of course. If it's dubbed, I won't even bother. Could always go the route Sony/Tristar did with their re-releases of the Godzilla series: they had both the original Japanese version w/ subs that you could turn on or off AND the dubbed International versions. Thus, you don't have to choose & everyone is happy.

[Neil]

I agree regarding the skinny guy; with a little ingenuity on the part of the filmmakers, it made for a great illusion. I was sure that it was CGI because nobody could possibly be that skinny. Btw, they took that idea from the original ALIEN, which utilized a very tall and skinny actor, as well.   Unless I'm even more confused, it was a girl, not a guy... And I recon it was a real person...

[MinionZombie]

Nah I think it was a girl, cos the tape and the news clippings were all about a girl, plus 'it' had emaciated boobies. It wasn't CGI?! No way ... really?! I'm gonna have to go back and rewatch the ending now.

[DubiousComforts]

Unless I'm even more confused, it was a girl, not a guy... And I recon it was a real person...   It was a very skinny guy (actor) underneath a lot of make-up playing the infected girl. Just watch the behind-the-scenes footage on the DVD. And I'm not contesting that it was a real person. I'm saying that I was shocked to learn that it wasn't CGI.

[Neil]

I'm only saying it wasn't CGI as the film didn't appear to have the budget to pay for CGI of that quality. + it looked real!

[Zombill]

I'm only saying it wasn't CGI as the film didn't appear to have the budget to pay for CGI of that quality. + it looked real! Plus that ending you kept refering to had some pretty good shock value

[deadwrtr]

I'm really surprised there's not any discussions going on about this great little spanish zombie film. I saw it, and loved it. Yes, there are a few inconsistencies, but overall, a great film. Has anyone else seen it?

[slickwilly13]

Actually, this is the 3rd thread. I started the first one a while back when the trailers first leaked out.

[Neil]

[Threads merged] I'm still waiting for a decent explanation of the ending...?

[slickwilly13]

Oh yeah, there's a sequel in the works, btw. Already been anounced.

[Neil]

Oh yeah, there's a sequel in the works, btw. Already been anounced. To the Spanish or American (remake) version?