For my recent horror film challenge I was the original film (REC). While this is pretty much a shot by shot remake, it went into production while the original was just finishing up so not a true technical remake but it still is.
Oddly enough the original is still a vastly superior film. The acting is stronger. You like the main character in (REC) but in Quarantine Dexter's sister just hams it up and it becomes very cheesy.
I found the original downright scary while this one uses very weak noises and other things that don't deliver. The scream of the old lady was bone chilling in the original while it's laughable in this one. The films trailer not only ruins the ending (as does the poster art) but it runs any twist the movie had going for it.
So all in all this is a subpar film. I highly recommend (REC) over this one so I'd say pass this one up unless you're desperate for something just okay...
Entertainment Value - 2/5
Movie - 2/5
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