[REC] (2007)

Kernel Score: 81% · 4,780 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Horror, Mystery

Released: 2007-11-23

Runtime: 78 minutes

Is [REC] worth watching?

Worth watching. A short, claustrophobic found-footage horror that actually earns its scares. Once the building is sealed, it barely lets up, and the last stretch is properly frightening.

Watch it if you

  • want a fast, intense horror
  • like found-footage and zombie-style outbreak films
  • enjoy being trapped in one location with the characters

Skip it if you

  • get motion sick from shaky cameras
  • dislike subtitles or dubbed horror

Best for: Late-night scary movie

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch [REC]

  • Stream: Fubo
  • Free with ads: Fawesome, Tubi
  • Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A television reporter and cameraman follow emergency workers into a dark apartment building and are quickly locked inside with something terrifying.

[REC] parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that [REC] is an R-rated found-footage horror film with intense zombie violence and sustained terror.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Found-footage zombie horror with biting, infection, and residents attacked one by one in a locked building.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No notable substance use signaled.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like [REC]

If you liked [REC], these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Thing (1982) — 93%: Isolated, paranoid horror that builds relentless dread
  • 28 Days Later (2002) — 82%: Fast, frightening outbreak story
  • Dawn of the Dead (2004) — 80%: Tense zombie siege with real momentum
  • Ghostland (2018) — 84%: Brutal, high-intensity horror in a confined space
  • The Others (2001) — 84%: Slow-burn scares with a tight, clever payoff
  • Get Out (2017) — 88%: Smart, scary and tense horror with a strong hook

Director

Jaume Balagueró

Cast

  • Manuela Velasco as Ángela Vidal
  • Pablo Rosso as Pablo
  • Ferrán Terraza as Manu
  • Martha Carbonell as Mrs. Izquierdo
  • David Vert as Álex
  • Carlos Lasarte as César
  • Vicente Gil as Old Police Officer
  • Carlos Vicente as Guillem
  • María Lanau as Hysterical Mother
  • Jorge-Yamam Serrano as Young Police Officer

[REC] FAQ

Is [REC] worth watching?

Worth watching. A short, claustrophobic found-footage horror that actually earns its scares. Once the building is sealed, it barely lets up, and the last stretch is properly frightening.

Where can I watch [REC]?

In the US you can stream [REC] on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.

Is [REC] OK for kids?

[REC] is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that [REC] is an R-rated found-footage horror film with intense zombie violence and sustained terror.

What movies are like [REC]?

If you liked [REC], try The Thing, 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead and Ghostland.