In the gripping and adrenaline-fueled continuation of the acclaimed [REC] series, “[REC] 4: Apocalypse” takes the terror to uncharted waters, delivering a high-stakes survival story with twists and turns at every corner. Directed by Jaume Balagueró, the film masterfully combines claustrophobic horror with relentless action, cementing its place as a standout in the franchise.
The story begins with a Special Forces team deployed to rescue Ángela Vidal, the brave and resourceful reporter who survived the horrors of the infected apartment complex in the original films. The operation is tense and brutal, as the team fights through hordes of infected civilians to extract Ángela. Their mission is successful, but the nightmare is far from over.

Ángela awakens aboard a quarantined and heavily secured ship in the middle of the ocean, where she learns she is one of the few survivors. Alongside her are Lucas and Guzman, two soldiers from the rescue team, as well as a small crew and medical personnel led by Dr. Ginard. The ship’s purpose is clear: to isolate the survivors and investigate the mysterious pathogen responsible for the outbreak. Dr. Ginard and his team begin conducting tests, eventually uncovering that the infection is caused by a worm-like parasite capable of transferring from one host to another, driving them into uncontrollable violence.

As the crew works to understand the parasite, the situation spirals out of control. One by one, members of the crew become infected, turning the ship into a floating death trap. The claustrophobic corridors and confined spaces amplify the tension, forcing Ángela and the others into a desperate fight for survival. Chaos reigns as the infection spreads, and the survivors find themselves battling not just the infected but also the ship’s impending self-destruction, triggered as a last-ditch containment measure.

A shocking revelation adds another layer to the horror: the parasite that was thought to be inside Ángela has actually transferred to Guzman, one of her supposed allies. This discovery raises the stakes as Guzman’s infection progresses, and he begins attempting to spread the parasite further, targeting Ángela. In a climactic showdown, Ángela teams up with Nic, the ship’s tech expert, to stop Guzman and escape the doomed vessel. Their fight is brutal and intense, culminating in Guzman’s death and the duo’s narrow escape just moments before the ship explodes in a fiery blaze.
However, the film doesn’t end on a reassuring note. As Ángela and Nic drift away from the wreckage, the camera pans to a seemingly innocent fish swimming nearby. Inside the fish, the writhing movement of a parasite reveals that the infection has found a new host, ensuring that the horror is far from over.

“[REC] 4: Apocalypse” is a relentless and heart-pounding journey that brings the series to a thrilling crescendo. It explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the terrifying consequences of humanity’s meddling with nature. With its tight pacing, horrifying revelations, and edge-of-your-seat action, the film leaves viewers both satisfied and unsettled, proving that the [REC] franchise remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of horror cinema.