What is [REC]² rated, and is it OK for kids?

Intense fear, lots of jump scares and brutal violence. The R is earned, so not for kids.

[REC]² (2009)

Film · 1h 24m · Rated R · In Spanish

Foreign (non-English), Horror, Thriller

A SWAT team enters a sealed, infected building, and the relentless, gritty terror never lets up.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Tubi (free).

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[REC]² parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: intense fear and lots of jump scares.

Scare: Terrifying; Our top level for fear.
Jump scares: Lots; Jump scares are a main device.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is [REC]² scary?: Yes. [REC]² is one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
How gory is [REC]²?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is [REC]² rated, and is it OK for kids?: Intense fear, lots of jump scares and brutal violence. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is [REC]² about?

The action continues from [REC], with the medical officer and a SWAT team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.