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Horror thriller

[Rec] 2 (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

[Rec] 2 (2010) movie poster

[Rec] 2 is a 2010 horror thriller directed by Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró, starring Manuela Velasco, Jonathan Mellor and Óscar Zafra. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $18.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
66%
worldwide gross
$18.9M
Metascore
52
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[Rec] 2 (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Directors
Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Magnet Releasing
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is [Rec] 2 About?

The premise of [Rec] 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the events of the first film, a SWAT team and a government agency are sent to investigate the apartment building and contain a mysterious viral outbreak. They soon discover the infection has spread, turning residents into violent creatures. As they navigate the increasingly dangerous environment, the team uncovers a deeper, more sinister truth about the origin of the contagion and the horrifying secrets hidden within the building.

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Cast & crew

[Rec] 2 Cast

Manuela Velasco leads the cast, with Jonathan Mellor and Óscar Zafra. Directed by Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró.

From the directors

More from Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró

More films directed by Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró, best-rated first: REC, Sleep Tight, Veronica and [REC] 4: Apocalypse.

Ratings

[Rec] 2 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave [Rec] 2 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

[Rec] 2 Plot Summary

What happens in [Rec] 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a quarantined apartment building, a Ministry of Health official, Dr. Owen, leads a heavily armed GEO team—Fernandez, Martos, Rosso, and Larra—on a mission to uncover what happened to the inhabitants who have become infectious and violently aggressive due to a deadly virus. Equipped with video cameras and body cams, they proceed with caution, and the tension in the building is palpable as they move from floor to floor, their lights slicing through the darkness.

Full summary

The whole story of [Rec] 2, scene by scene

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Box office

[Rec] 2 Box Office

[Rec] 2 grossed $18.9 million worldwide. $27,766 came from the US and Canada and $18.8 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.9M

US & Canada
$27.8K
International
$18.8M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know [Rec] 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who leads the armed GEO team into the quarantined apartment building?
Cars

Cars in [Rec] 2

4 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 814 D T2 and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N.

  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz 814 D T2 in [Rec] 2 1995 Mercedes-Benz 814 D T2 Minor role
  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N in [Rec] 2 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Background role
  • 2001 Renault Trafic in [Rec] 2 2001 Renault Trafic Background role
  • 2005 Seat Altea in [Rec] 2 2005 Seat Altea Background role
Details

[Rec] 2 Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “[REC] ²: Fear Revisited” and “REC 2”.

Also known as
  • [REC] ²: Fear Revisited
  • REC 2
  • REC 2: Possuídos
  • Ölüm Çığlığı 2
  • REC レック2
  • [REC]² - Die nächste Dimension des Grauens
  • [מקליט]²
  • מקליט ²
  • פחד
  • מצלמים 2
  • [•REC]²
  • Репортаж из преисподней
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  • [REC] 2 - Possuídos
  • 死亡录像2
  • [На запис]²
  • מקליט 2
  • [REC] 2: Possuídos
  • 錄到鬼2：屍控
  • REC / レック 2
  • 알.이.씨 2
  • Góc Quay Đẫm Máu 2
  • 80分鐘死亡續播
  • Репортаж 2
  • ปิดตึกสยอง 2
  • Įrašas 2

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FAQ

[Rec] 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of [Rec] 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is [Rec] 2?

[Rec] 2 runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was [Rec] 2 released?

[Rec] 2 was released on July 9, 2010.

Who directed [Rec] 2?

[Rec] 2 was directed by Paco Plaza and Jaume Balagueró.

More films by Paco Plaza

Who is in the cast of [Rec] 2?

[Rec] 2 stars Manuela Velasco, Jonathan Mellor and Óscar Zafra.

How much did [Rec] 2 make at the box office?

[Rec] 2 grossed $18.9 million worldwide ($27,766 domestic, $18.8 million international).

How is [Rec] 2 rated?

[Rec] 2 has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.

Does [Rec] 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. [Rec] 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is [Rec] 2 in?

The original language of [Rec] 2 is Spanish.

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