''Rec'' (stylized as ''[•REC]'') is a Spanish supernatural zombie film, zombie horror film franchise. The Rec (film), original 2007 film was shot in Barcelona, Spain and the title is an abbreviation of the word "record", as it appears on a video camera.
The first ''Rec'' film was followed by three sequels; ''Rec 2'' in 2009, ''Rec 3: Genesis'' in 2012, and ''Rec 4: Apocalypse'' in 2014 as the final installment in the franchise. Spanish company Filmax is responsible for the production of the ''REC'' franchise and released all four installments.
The series lead protagonist, Ángela Vidal, is portrayed by actress Manuela Velasco in all the films except ''Rec 3: Genesis''.
Actor Javier Botet portrays Tristana Medeiros, the series main antagonist.
The first film was remake, remade in the United States as the 2008 film ''Quarantine (2008 film), Quarantine''.
''Quarantine 2: Terminal'' was released in 2011. Although the sequel's plot picks up directly from where ''Quarantine'' leaves off, it is not a remake of ''Rec 2''. ''Quarantine 2: Terminal'' takes the series in a completely different direction with its own rules and mythology different from those of the ''Rec'' series.
Cast
* This table shows the principal characters and the actors who have portrayed them throughout the franchise.
* A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's presence in the film has not yet been announced.
* A indicates a cameo appearance.
* A indicates an appearance in archival footage only.
* A indicates a voice only role.
Cast (remakes)
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Rec (film series),
Demons in film
Films about infectious diseases
Found footage films
Spanish religious horror films
Spanish supernatural horror films
Camcorder films
Films set in 2006
Films set in Barcelona
Films shot in Barcelona
Horror film series
Filmax films
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