The Plot: A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.
The Pros: This is a must-see if you can't get your hands on [Rec], the film that Quarantine is directly adapted from. Jennifer Carpenter's portrayal of the protagonist, Angela Vidal, is stunningly real. Rarely have I seen an actor so naturally react to the action in a horror film like Ms. Carpenter does; as the film nears its end, she seems to be one step away from falling to the floor and convulsing. The camerawork helps to draw the audience in to the confusion, and successfully creates an atmosphere of panic and suspense. And the "creatures" are scary as all hell.
The Cons: One of the only things lacking from this faithful remake is a proper exposition. All of 20 minutes are spent introducing us to the characters before they're thrown into a life threatening conflict together. Nonetheless, I did feel myself drawn into the world and those of the characters enough to make it matter.
The Bottom Line: Quarantine is indeed a Xerox copy of its predecessor, [Rec]; as we learned with The Departed, however, a remake is not always a bad thing. In fact, Quarantine succeeds on most fronts, delivering genuine scares, surprisingly solid acting, and an atmosphere that horror fans will have no trouble spending an afternoon in.
The Score: 7.5 / 10
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