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[REC] (2007)
A television crew's routine night becomes a relentless, chilling fight for survival inside a sealed building.
A television reporter and cameraman follow emergency workers into a dark apartment building and are quickly locked inside with something terrifying.
How intense is [REC]?
[REC] is terrifying, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What [REC] feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream [REC]
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is [REC] for you?
Is [REC] scary?
Yes. [REC] is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is [REC] gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is [REC] sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is [REC] OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is [REC]?
[REC] runs 1h 18m.
Where can I stream [REC]?
[REC] is streaming on Tubi.
Does [REC] have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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