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Quarantine

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
73K
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Quarantine (2008)
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller

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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
73K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Erick Dowdle
  • Writers
    • John Erick Dowdle(screenplay by)
    • Drew Dowdle(screenplay by)
    • Jaume Balagueró(based on the motion picture "Rec" written by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Steve Harris
    • Columbus Short
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Erick Dowdle
  • Writers
    • John Erick Dowdle(screenplay by)
    • Drew Dowdle(screenplay by)
    • Jaume Balagueró(based on the motion picture "Rec" written by)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Carpenter
    • Steve Harris
    • Columbus Short
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 446User reviews
    • 198Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

    Videos5

    Quarantine
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    Featurette 0:20
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    Photos88

    Columbus Short in Quarantine (2008)
    Jay Hernandez in Quarantine (2008)
    Quarantine (2008)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Dania Ramirez and Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Jay Hernandez in Quarantine (2008)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Dania Ramirez in Quarantine (2008)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Jennifer Carpenter in Quarantine (2008)
    Jay Hernandez in Quarantine (2008)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
    • Angela Vidalas Angela Vidal
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Scott Percivalas Scott Percival
    Columbus Short
    Columbus Short
    • Danny Wilenskyas Danny Wilensky
    Jay Hernandez
    Jay Hernandez
    • Jakeas Jake
    Johnathon Schaech
    Johnathon Schaech
    • George Fletcheras George Fletcher
    Andrew Fiscella
    Andrew Fiscella
    • James McCreedyas James McCreedy
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Yuri Ivanovas Yuri Ivanov
    • (as Rade Sherbedgia)
    Greg Germann
    Greg Germann
    • Lawrenceas Lawrence
    Bernard White
    Bernard White
    • Bernardas Bernard
    Dania Ramirez
    Dania Ramirez
    • Sadieas Sadie
    Elaine Kagan
    Elaine Kagan
    • Wanda Marimonas Wanda Marimon
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Joey King
    Joey King
    • Brianaas Briana
    Jermaine Jackson
    Jermaine Jackson
    • Nadifas Nadif
    Sharon Ferguson
    Sharon Ferguson
    • Jwahiras Jwahir
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Randyas Randy
    Stacy Chbosky
    Stacy Chbosky
    • Elise Jacksonas Elise Jackson
    Jeannie Epper
    Jeannie Epper
    • Ms. Espinozaas Ms. Espinoza
    • Director
      • John Erick Dowdle
    • Writers
      • John Erick Dowdle(screenplay by)
      • Drew Dowdle(screenplay by)
      • Jaume Balagueró(based on the motion picture "Rec" written by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A television reporter and her cameraman are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles fire crew. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartments. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to leave with the news crew, only to find the building has quarantined. All communication in and it is stopped; the only evidence of what took place is the news crew's videotape. —ahmetkozan
    • found footage
    • apartment building
    • trapped
    • virus
    • quarantine
    • 145 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • On March 11 2008, the government sealed off an apartment complex in Los Angeles. The residents were never seen again. No details. No witnesses. No evidence. Until now.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody violent and disturbing content, terror and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The apartment complex was a set but a fully functioning one with four floors.
    • Goofs
      (at around 48 mins) Lawrence says the only way to test for rabies is a brain sample; a blood test will not work. A brain sample is the most reliable way to diagnose rabies, but it can also be diagnosed through saliva, urine, or cerebro-spinal fluid samples.
    • Quotes

      Yuri Ivanov: They won't let us out.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, the sound of the camera shutting down can be heard, signaling the end of the tape.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Episode #5.41 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      24 Hours of the Day TV Title
      Written by Zelma Sanders

      Performed by The Gillettes

      Courtesy of Kid Gloves Records

    User reviews446

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Watch the original before this.
    If you didn't know. This film is another American-Remake. That's right. Once again, American underlings of the film-persuasion lacked any real originality or motivation to write anything of their own, so they chose to massacre an existing one. That isn't to directly say this movie is horrible. But the strange thing you may notice if you educate yourself is that the ORIGINAL had a plot, where as this one, sadly, comes out with little to NO plot.

    Now if you like the common films that have no regard to your intelligence or sense of accomplishment that one can get from watching a good film. (Like 'One Missed Call' 'The Ring' 'The Eye' etc). Then you will think I have no clue what I am talking about. However, if you're not a dolt, you will agree and wonder why this movie delivered the higher budget film, but removed the plot.

    The film is 85% it's original. However it does take some originality in developing the 'infection' earlier on in the plot, however you really don't get any explanation on much anything. (It's like they teased you with it. Although the tease being a very weak attempt at a conclusion).

    Honestly, you cannot grasp the entirety of this film without watching Rec. The same can't be said inversely, but both are enjoyable to watch.

    In conclusion if you just want a drive-by horror. Go ahead. If you actually want to have something to talk about with your friends, get Rec and this one and watch them back to back with the gang and make it your own discussion.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Spain
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Quarantined
    • Filming locations
      • Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Vertigo Entertainment
      • Andale Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,691,811
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,211,321
      • Oct 12, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,319,906
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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